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South Hills Altoona campus earns national accreditation honor

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ALTOONA — South Hills School of Business & Technology's Altoona campus has been recognized as a 2025-26 School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate high academic quality, student success and continuous improvement. To earn the recognition, schools must complete the accreditation process without outstanding compliance findings and exceed the average graduation and employment rates of ACCSC-accredited institutions. The award marks the second consecutive accreditation cycle the Altoona ...

Penn Highlands adds noninvasive liver imaging technology

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HUNTINGDON — Penn Highlands Huntingdon has expanded its diagnostic imaging services with the addition of ultrasound liver elastography, a noninvasive technology used to detect, evaluate and monitor liver disease. The technology measures the stiffness and elasticity of liver tissue by tracking the speed of sound waves as they pass through the organ. Because damaged liver tissue becomes stiffer over time, the exam can help physicians assess disease progression and monitor a patient's response to treatment. Hospital officials said the imaging technology can aid in the diagnosis and ...

County sets guidelines for data centers

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LEWISTOWN — Data centers dominated discussion at Thursday’s Mifflin County Commissioners meeting at the Mifflin County Courthouse in Lewistown, a topic Commissioner Rob Postal said has been gaining attention statewide. Postal spent the early part of the week meeting with commissioners ...

Route 850 bridge replacement detour begins Tuesday

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HONEY GROVE — A detour will begin Tuesday, Aug. 11, as work gets underway to replace two bridges on Route 850 in Juniata County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The $1.8 million project includes replacing a bridge spanning a tributary of Laurel Run about one ...

Kish Bank names new branch banking director

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STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bank has promoted Jessica Kitt to branch banking director and named Tom Minichiello to an expanded leadership role, the bank announced. Kitt, who joined Kish Bank in 2023 as vice president and branch banking sales manager, has been promoted to branch banking director and will join the bank's executive leadership team. In her new role, Kitt will oversee branch banking operations, service quality and sales performance across the organization. She also will lead efforts to expand the bank's branch presence and strengthen customer relationships. "Jessica's ...

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Truck overturns after snagging low-hanging wire PORT ROYAL — A box truck overturned after catching a low-hanging wire on Reservoir Road in Juniata County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said the crash occurred at 1:08 p.m. July 30 as a 2023 GMC Savana was traveling south on Reservoir Road. The driver attempted to pass beneath a low-hanging wire, but the top right corner of the truck caught the wire, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. Police said the wire was later cut by firefighters to reopen the roadway. ...