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Advocacy group raises concerns about teacher union dues used for political activities

MyPayMySay, an advocacy group, has expressed concerns about how educators' union dues are used for political activities.

By Altoona Times | Apr 1, 2025

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Students paid more for higher education in Huntingdon County in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 6.4% in Huntingdon County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

By Altoona Times | Sep 27, 2024

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Average cost of college went up for students in Blair County in 2022-23 school year

By Altoona Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.9% in Blair County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Fall 2022: 76% of applicants to Huntingdon County's only university were admitted

By Altoona Times | Sep 20, 2024

Huntingdon County's only university admitted a total of 76% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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96% of college applicants to Blair County's 6 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Altoona Times | Sep 19, 2024

Blair County's six universities admitted an estimated 96% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Pennsylvania: White students most represented ethnicity at Huntingdon County universities in 2022-23 school year

By Altoona Times | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the university in Huntingdon County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Student body in Blair County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Altoona Times | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the four universities in Blair County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Update to AASD Lockdown

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 31, 2023

Update to AASD Lockdown.

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We could not have said this any better

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 30, 2023

We could not have said this any better.

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Meet our Featured Alumni, Anna Baughman

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Meet our Featured Alumni, Anna Baughman .

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Become a Host Family for a Bg International Student

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 27, 2023

Become a Host Family for a Bg International Student.

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Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is accepting applications for the position of Boys Head Varsity Basketball Coach

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 25, 2023

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is accepting applications for the position of Boys Head Varsity Basketball Coach.

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Leadership Blair County Adult and Leadership Blair County Youth classes combined their sessions

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 25, 2023

Leadership Blair County Adult and Leadership Blair County Youth classes combined their sessions.

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Amy Stayer and Brenda Smithmyer from UPMC Altoona taught our anatomy and pre-med students the Stop the Bleed course

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 25, 2023

Amy Stayer and Brenda Smithmyer from UPMC Altoona taught our anatomy and pre-med students the Stop the Bleed course.

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The Logan Wildcat homerooms raced in the “Paws for a Cause” competition

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

The Logan Wildcat homerooms raced in the “Paws for a Cause” competition.

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It was a special weekend at AAHS as we welcomed back our 2023 Distinguished Alumni class

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 23, 2023

It was a special weekend at AAHS as we welcomed back our 2023 Distinguished Alumni class.

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Four AAHS students competed in the Rotary 4-way Test Speech Contest

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 17, 2023

Four AAHS students competed in the Rotary 4-way Test Speech Contest .

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Due to some deteriorating road conditions in outlying areas

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 17, 2023

Due to some deteriorating road conditions in outlying areas.

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The Lady Lions

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 8, 2023

The Lady Lions.

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Today, AASD received $11,852.10 from Giant

By Altoona Times reports | Mar 8, 2023

Today, AASD received $11,852.10 from Giant.