Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
ALTOONA, Pa. - Javon Moran singled home two runs in the eighth inning to give the Reading Phillies a 6-4 victory over the Altoona Curve to start a doubleheader sweep in the Eastern League last night. Kevin Nelson homered and drove in two runs in a 4-1 victory in the nightcap.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 06/14/2008
ALTOONA, Pa. - After a mediocre regular season, Spring-Ford placed a surprising second in the PIAA District 1 Class AAAA playoffs and then became the Cinderella of the state tournament.
Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008
Charlie Crist, 51 Born in Altoona, Pa.; moved to St. Petersburg in 1960.
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
ALTOONA, Pa., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheetz, Inc. will host its 10th annual Sheetz Family Christmas "For the Kidz" Golf Classic at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA June 8-9 to benefit Sheetz Family Charities. ...
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 05/19/2008
A retiree in Altoona, PA says that his bank told him he could spend the $280,276.76 that was mysteriously deposited in his account. He knew it wasn't his, but the bank assured him that everything was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Carpetbagger Report (Free subscription) | 04/27/2008
Time for a quick quiz. Question #1: when Barack Obama campaigned in Altoona, Pa., a few weeks ago, what was his bowling score? And question #2: name one thing — anything — about Joe Biden's healthcare plan. Elizabeth Edwards makes the point today that, thanks to media coverage, we can all immediately answer the first, and [...]
Hot Potato Mash (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
My politically active friend Todd Cammarata, who teaches AP Government, weighs in from Altoona, Pennsylvania late last night: “I've spent many, many hours canvassing over the past 6 weeks and I'll be taking the day off work tomorrow for GOTV. The good news is that I continue to be impressed by the Obama campaign. We've had an office here in Altoona since mid-March with a paid staffer and LOTS of volunteers....
ximblr.com (Free subscription) | 04/15/2008
ALTOONA, Pa., April 10 /PRNewswire/ — Sheetz, Inc. has opened a new location in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. The retail chain continues to serve up its unique brand of convenience to customers as it today unveiled a new store at 270 Route 61 South.The newest addition is the 197th Sheetz store in Pennsylvania, bringing [...]
ScrippsNews (Free subscription) | 04/15/2008
Q: How do you make yogurt from raw milk? -- Jack Schultz, Altoona, Pa. A: To make yogurt, you'll need a couple of things. You'll need your milk, you'll need your starter and you'll need some way to keep your nascent yogurt at 110 degrees for four to six hours so that the starter can do its job. read more
Media Matters (Free subscription) | 04/15/2008
While discussing the 2008 presidential campaign on the April 14 edition of MSNBC Live , Reuters Washington correspondent Jon Decker raised the issue of Sen. Barack Obama's bowling performance during a March 29 campaign stop at Pleasant Valley Lanes in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and stated: "You know, this cuts to 'is this person real? Do they connect with me as a voter?' You know, for someone who's in...
Shots Across The Bow (Free subscription) | 04/13/2008
Recently, Barack Obama went bowling for voters in Altoona, PA, where he posted a 37 over 7 frames. Not to be outdone, John McCain courted voters in Harlem NY by break dancing and holding a fried chicken and watermelon picnic.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
ALTOONA, Pa. - Reegie Corona's two-run double keyed a four-run second inning and Chase Wright tossed five strong innings to lead the Trenton Thunder to a 5-2 victory over Altoona last night in the Eastern League.
Warren Throckmorton (Free subscription) | 04/07/2008
Kegler vote may roll away from Obama and Clinton ALTOONA, PA - WTHN - Campaigning in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama may have significantly injured his chances in the Pennsylvania primary with a dismal performance on the lanes. Obama characteristically upbeat, raised expectations when he complimented the Pleasant Valley Bowl saying, “Those are some fine bowling...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 04/07/2008
ALTOONA, Pa. - Jason Delaney's RBI single in the bottom of the eighth completed a two-run rally as the Allentown Curve beat the Reading Phillies, 3-2, yesterday in the Eastern League.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 04/06/2008
ALTOONA, Pa. - Joey Hammond was 3 for 4 and drove in three runs to lead the Reading Phillies past the Altoona Curve, 5-2, yesterday in the Eastern League.
