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Penn State News Lab Reporter

Valeria Quiñones is a student reporter with the News Lab at Penn State.

Navigating Inflation: Some older workers in Blair County say retirement is out of reach

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Student reporters with Penn State’s News Lab visited Blair County to see how its people and businesses are navigating high inflation and prices.
Navigating Inflation: Tyrone retiree Joseph Hosko says his pension doesn't go as far as it used to

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Blair County resident Joseph Hosko tells his personal story of navigating high inflation and prices.
Navigating Inflation: Karyn Espenlaub and her husband are stranded in Bellwood by high gas prices

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Blair County resident Karyn Espenlaub tells her personal story of navigating high inflation and prices.
Navigating Inflation: Lana Conrad on getting by in Tipton with 'just enough'

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Blair County resident Lana Conrad tells her personal story of navigating high inflation and prices.
Navigating Inflation: Aliesha Miley moved to Tyrone to save money, but higher bills mean she's back to living paycheck-to-paycheck

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Blair County resident Aliesha Miley tells her personal story of navigating high inflation and prices.
Navigating Inflation: Barry Christine says higher prices have him staying put at Tyrone's paper mill

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Blair County resident Barry Christine tells his personal story of navigating high inflation and prices.
Navigating Inflation: Carol and Evie Hinderliter survive on a fixed income in Tyrone, while helping other seniors

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Blair County residents Carol and Evie Hinderliter tell their personal stories of navigating high inflation and prices.