Daily Archives: March 6, 2008

Senator Eichelberger answers questions about the state and Tyrone’s responsibility in the Chesapeake Bay Compliance Plan

(Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles that will appear in The Daily Herald to highlight issues that were addressed at Senator John Eichelberger’s town hall meeting held Tuesday night in Tyrone. Other topics in the … Continue reading

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National Kidney Foundation calls chronic kidney disease growing public health problem

Most Americans know that heart disease and cancer can be silent killers and understand that monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol and having regular mammograms are critical to protecting their health. Too few people realize, however, that Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) … Continue reading

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United Way of Blair County challenges local students to volunteer

United Way of Blair County has teamed up with In2it productions and Operation Our Town to help get local students to spend more time volunteering in their communities. An assembly was held yesterday at Tyrone Area High School to introduce … Continue reading

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The Blotter

Stole prescription pad to attain drugs On Feb. 26 state police reported Kimberlee LaRosa, 27, Tyrone, was arrested for forging the name of Dr. Lawrence Levinson on a prescription pad that she stole from his office in Tipton. LaRosa was … Continue reading

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Police nab suspected drug dealer with assistance from Push Out The Pushers hotline

Yesterday, the Altoona City Police Department and West IV Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for the residence of 1923 First Avenue, within the City of Altoona. Upon execution and securing of the premises, Wayne Bennett Jr., 26, formerly … Continue reading

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