Local history 50 years ago: 1974 The Altoona Parking Authority, M. Mitchell Devorris chairman, dedicated the new 303-car, $920,000 parking garage downtown by having his grandchildren, Andrea Sue, 11, and Philip Eric, 9, unveil the dedication plaque. 25 years ago: 1999 The renovators of the Leap-the-Dips roller coaster at Lakemont Park, Ashley Rishel superintendent, were […]