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ifredregill@altoonamirror.com Focusing on communication technology could help the Altoona Police Department bridge the gap between today’s youth and understanding the role of law enforcement in the community, a police spokesman said. On Dec. 15, Altoona police Sgt. Matt Plummer replaced Sgt. Tom Venios as the department’s lead on public relations and special events, and Plummer said he would like to use the position to explore social media options for future APD communications. “We’re ...

ifredregill@altoonamirror.com Jerry Hagen plows the driveway of his Grant Street home in Gallitzin with the help of his granddaughter, Kylee Patterson, 8, on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Drivers kept the Altoona Police Department busy during the storm Wednesday, but it was a quiet night for the Altoona Fire Department and surrounding townships. Altoona police spokesman Sgt. Matt Plummer said police responded to 18 motor vehicle accidents on Wednesday, but no injurie...

Kobak Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jimmy Morrissey (67) snaps the ball to quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Kozub Ciesielka Ed Hofer shovels snow from the sidewalk of his Fifth Avenue home in Patton on Wednesday afternoon. The region was blanketed by ...