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New Resident Welcome
The Board of Supervisors and Administrative Staff extend a warm welcome to you and your family.
You will find our Township to be a well-planned, well-managed community whose residents take pride in their homes, churches, schools, parks, and government.
The Township is a Second Class Township and operates under the Board/Manager form of government. There are five elected Supervisors. The Manager, Attorney, and Engineer are appointed professionals. The Board of Supervisors meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, Township Municipal Building. You are welcome to attend and speak on any subject.
We invite you to participate in the many programs provided by various organizations active in the community. We hope you will help us maintain our high standards by volunteering your talents to our advisory boards. Once again, we are most happy you chose Antis Township.
Sincerely,

Lucas L. Martsolf

Township Manager
Regional Education
Our nationally recognized public and private schools are developing practical and diverse courses of study while challenging students to meet their full potential. Innovative classes prepare our students to be effective communicators, technology-focused, problem solvers, team players, creative, and develop a global perspective.
The Bellwood-Antis School District is a small, rural public school district located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It serves the Borough of Bellwood and Antis Township. Bellwood-Antis School District encompasses approximately 63 square miles. Approximately 1300 students, Kindergarten to 12th Grade, are serviced by the school district.
| School | Graduation Rate (2010) | Post-Secondary Bound (2010) |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area School District | 85.02% | 74.6% |
| Bellwood-Antis School District | 95.73% | 85.7% |
| Claysburg-Kimmel School District | 96.10% | 68.8% |
| Hollidaysburg Area School District | 96.79% | 64.9% |
| Spring Cove School District | 89.71% | 67.2% |
| Tyrone Area School District | 85.96% | 76.9% |
| Williamsburg Area School District | 97.78% | 63.0% |
| Data provided by Pennsylvania Dept. of Education | ||
Post-Secondary Schools
Higher education in the Blair County region is among the very best in the nation and the area offers many opportunities for life-long learning.
The region is home to Penn State University’s two largest campuses in University Park and Altoona. It is also home to a top-ranked career and technology center as well as three additional universities/colleges.
- Penn State University – Altoona Campus
- Penn State University – University Park Campus
- Mt. Aloysius College
- Juniata College
- St. Francis University
- Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – Blair Education Center
Recreation and Shopping
All work and no play…is no fun at all!
Combine your weekend getaway with the place you live and work.
All four seasons in Blair County offers exciting and fun outdoor activities, fascinating historical and educational landmarks and museums, railroad attractions, family-friendly free admission amusement parks, shopping centers and quaint specialty shops, a spectacular AA baseball park and so much more.
Altoona is the largest retail area between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Home to over 180 restaurants and 450 shopping destinations, the Altoona area is a destination for central PA and surrounding states. Our affordable cost of living makes shopping and dining more enjoyable.
Blair County is a four season wonderland and is at the heart of The Alleghenies, which is a six county destination region of central PA offering something for everyone. Visit historic Horseshoe Curve; ascend to the top of Blue Know, PA’s highest skiable mountain; bicycle through top-ranked road routes and more.
Blair County and the I-99 Corridor are home to the Pittsburgh Pirate baseball minor league affiliate the Altoona Curve, Penn State football and Big Ten sports. Golf enthusiasts can try over a dozen golf courses in the region. Blair County is also home to not one, but two free admission, family-friendly amusement parks located just minutes apart.
Arts and Culture
Health Care
Our region’s healthcare professionals and facilities are excellent and receive national attention each year. Blair County offers three hospitals including the Altoona Regional Health System, Tyrone Hospital, Nason Hospital and the VA Medical Center.
As a commitment to the overall healthcare industry in Blair County, ABCD Corp. manages the Blair County Healthcare Industry Partnership, to stay on the forefront of issues, education and employment for this vital sector.
Housing and Cost of Living
| Area | Overall | Food | Utilities | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR COUNTY, PA | 87 | 101 | 107 | 91 |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 96 | 102 | 107 | 101 |
| UNITED STATES | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Transportation
For detailed flight information and regional air services visit the University Park Airport and Altoona/Blair County Airport websites.
