Blair County

About the Area

Blair County, located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, had a population of 122,822 as of the 2020 census. Its county seat is Hollidaysburg, while Altoona is its largest city. Established on February 26, 1846, the county was formed from portions of Huntingdon and Bedford counties and is situated within the Southwest Pennsylvania region.

A strategic corridor within the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachian Mountains, it links State College with Pittsburgh and Cumberland, MD. Notable local cities and boroughs in this county include Altoona, Bellwood, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Newry, Roaring Spring, and Tyrone. 

Whether you’re looking for installation, repair, maintenance, or have any questions, our team at Dependable Garage Door is ready to assist you with your residential or commercial garage door needs. 

FAQs About Blair County

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Altoona, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Martinsburg, Roaring Spring, East Freedom, Bellwood, Newry, Williamsburg, Curryville, Tyrone, Claysburg 

Dependable Garage Door has a wide range of services such as: Installation, Replacement, Repair, Opener Services, Spring Replacement, Routine Maintenance, and more. 

Within and adjacent to this corridor are points of interest drawing locals and visitors. Points of interest include the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Mishler Theatre, Fort Roberdeau, the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Norfolk Southern’s Horseshoe Curve and Railroaders Memorial Museum, the DelGrosso Amusement Park, Canoe Creek State Park, Lakemont Park – featuring the oldest standing roller coaster in the world, Leap-The-Dips, Logan Valley Mall, Blair County Convention Center, Peoples Natural Gas Field, and various state-run game lands.

Several companies are headquartered in Blair County, including Sheetz, McLanahan Corporation, New Pig Corporation, and Altoona’s Minor League Baseball team – The Altoona Curve. Other influential businesses within Blair County include Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Franklin Logistics, Giant Food Stores, NPC Inc, Skills of Central PA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the Veterans Administration, Walmart, and Ward Transport & Logistics.

There are four colleges and universities. They are Penn State Altoona, YTI Career Institute, and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

There are seven school districts within Blair County. The Altoona Area School District is one of the largest employers in Blair County and was also the fifth district in the United States to be ISO 9001 certified. The district is home to Altoona Area High School, which has produced several state championships in basketball, cross country, and track and field. It has also produced several professional athletes, a US House Representative, an author, two musicians, and Betty James (who named the Slinky). The Hollidaysburg Area School District operates Hollidaysburg Area High School. Hollidaysburg has produced several athletes, a film director, and two politicians, including PA State Senator Judy Ward. An additional college preparatory high school, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, is available for high school students.

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is available for high school students seeking trade education. The Center also offers education and diplomas in various career paths to adults.

TV: WTAJ-TV (CBS 10), WWCP-TV (FOX 8), WATM-TV (ABC 23), WKBS-TV (Cornerstone)

Radio: WRTA 98.5 FM & 1240 AM WRTA (Talk Radio), WJSM Heaven 1110 AM (Christian), WFBG 1290 AM (Contemporary), WTRN 1430 AM (Classic Hits), WKMC 1370 AM (Country), WTNY 1430 AM (WOWY 99.7), Radio Maria 88.1 FM – WHHN (Catholic), 91.9 FM, WJSM Heaven 92.7 FM (Christian), KLOVE 93.5 FM (Christian), Q94 94.3 FM – WBXQ (Classic Rock), Mix 94.7 FM – WBRX (Contemporary), Froggy 98.1 FM – WFGY (Country), WALY 100.1 (Contemporary), WQWY 103.9 (Classic Hits), Rocky 104.9 FM – WRKY (Rock).

Newspapers: The Altoona Mirror is published daily in Altoona. The Morrisons Cove Herald is published weekly in Martinsburg. The Daily Herald is published daily in Tyrone.

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