Altoona Native to Speak at Tea Party Meeting

The Blair County Tea Party will host Robert Shannon, an Altoona native who has been at the leading edge of the Tea Party movement in central Virginia since 2009, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Bavarian Hall in Altoona (112 S. 13th St.).

Shannon will share his experiences and give advice about increasing the effectiveness of Tea Party groups at the local level.

Shannon is a former Marine and public speaker,...