PATTON Those who know Tommy Nagle say he is passionate about agriculture. Nagle, 44, who owns Nagle Farms with his wife, Tracy, was recently elected to a full term as vice president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. He previously was appointed as vice president by the PFB Board to fill a vacancy. “He has […]
The holiday season may not be as busy as Mother’s Day, but it is an important time of the year for florists and greenhouse operators. “Other than Mother’s Day, Christmas is probably our biggest holiday. The Christmas season gives us an entire month to contribute to the holiday, where all of our other holidays are […]
The Blair County Alliance for Business and Economic Growth will be born Jan. 1. “We are forming a new 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization with two affiliate organizations the Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Altoona Blair County Development Corp.,” ABCD President/CEO Stephen McKnight said Thursday at the Chamber Breakfast Club at The Casino at Lakemont […]
Strategic Planner Sherry Socie has applied to the state Department of Community and Economic Development for 15 local share grants totaling nearly $6.2 million for the county’s municipalities since Sept. 1. Socie told Blair County Planning Commission members on Tuesday that the grant awards would be made in the fall of 2024. While the local […]
As the song says “Christmas can’t be far away,” and the chance to send cards and packages is even nearer. Nearly 12 billion packages and mailed pieces were processed by the U.S. Postal Service during the holiday season last year, so for those who plan to send gifts and cards to family and friends this […]