Introduction Originally conceived as a mining camp, Altoona has a long history with prohibition and alcohol. Like any mining camp, Altoona struggled with…
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A recent social media post asked the question, “How did Altoona get its name?”[1] This is, in fact, a simple question with a…
HALE’S SECOND (FIRST) TERM The first meeting in October included a blitz of ordinances, numbers 4-9. These ordinances included things such as…
ALTOONA LOSES TOWN CHARTER Even though the mayor and council appeared to have strong momentum, trouble was brewing behind the scenes. Two months…
Prior to the creation of Altoona, a route known as Possum Trot traversed east-west connecting from modern Highway 278 to Oneonta.
Throughout human history, one of the most feared viruses was smallpox. Although eradicated today, at one time the virus did not discriminate its…
The boll weevil is an invasive pest that had devastated many cotton fields and led to the collapse of many farms. Originally found…