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Deputy DA wins GOP nomination

May 22, 2013 Blair County Deputy District Attorney Wade A. more »»

 
 
 

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Democrats select veteran attorney

May 22, 2013 Blair County judicial candidate Dave Andrews won the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary, leaving him with a decision to make on how hard to campaign in the fall. more »»

Stultz unseats Hollidaysburg’s Dodson

May 22, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Republican race for the nomination for Hollidaysburg mayor was decided by 20 votes Tuesday, with Borough Council President John Stultz ousting two-term Mayor Joseph Dodson,... more »»

Study referendum rules at ballot box

May 22, 2013 City voters Tuesday approved a referendum creating a commission to study home rule by a 2,939 to 1,345 vote. more »»

Area election results

May 22, 2013 ALTOONA GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION RESULTS Question for the Election of Government Study Commission Shall a Government Study Commission of seven members be elected to study the existing form of... more »»

Local Sports

By Matt Adamiak

May 22, 2013 BEDFORD — The Bedford High School baseball team had a very strong season, finishing with a 16-3 record, earning the No. 2 seed in the District 5 Class AA playoffs. more »»

Marauders claim first championship over Colts

May 22, 2013 TYRONE — Bishop Guilfoyle’s Ben Kasun calls the shot that ended the District 6 Class AA boys volleyball championship a “push. more »»

Lions dropped by State College

May 22, 2013 TYRONE — The Altoona Mountain Lions went into Tuesday night’s District 6 Class AAA boys volleyball championship as the top seed. State College was unfazed. more »»

Morton not enough for Curve

May 22, 2013 From Mirror reports READING — Charlie Morton continued his progress back to the major leagues after Tommy John surgery with a solid outing, but he couldn’t prevent the Curve from dropping their... more »»

Bucs take advantage of bad bullpen

May 22, 2013 PITTSBURGH — Travis Snider took a pregame pep talk from his manager to heart. Relaxed and with a clear head, he delivered a crucial sixth-inning home run for the second time in five game. more »»

PSU’s O’Brien candid on HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ tonight

May 21, 2013 One week after Penn State's football team suffered negative publicity with a Sports Illustrated story about changes to its medical care program, the program can expect some good press this week. more »»

More to PSU recruit than football

May 19, 2013 For all of Daquan Worley’s accomplishments and potential as a football player, there’s another side to the Coatesville Area High School junior star, a side that includes devoting some of his free... more »»

McGloin lands an NFL deal

May 17, 2013 ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed undrafted free agent quarterback Matt McGloin. McGloin set a Penn State record with 46 career touchdown passes. more »»

Penn State 2014 football slate officially released

May 17, 2013 Penn State has a bye week before playing both Michigan and Ohio State in 2014, but the home non-conference schedule as it stands now lacks a high-profile opponent. more »»

Rudel: Undermining no help to O'Brien, PSU future

May 16, 2013 Sports Illustrated certainly got Penn State's attention. more »»

Obituaries

Betty M. Clapper

May 22, 2013 Oct. 25, 1925 – May 21, 2013 Betty M. Clapper, 87, formerly of Carson Valley, died Tuesday morning at The Village at Morrisons Cov. more »»

Barry R. Helsel

May 22, 2013 Sept. 22, 1955 – May 20, 2013 Barry R. Helsel, 57, Claysburg, passed away Monday at home. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Dorothy (Brown) Helsel and the late James I. Helsel Sr. more »»

James Michael Lego

May 22, 2013 April 28, 1953 - May 18, 2013 James Michael Lego, 60, Altoona, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James Homer and Constance (Johns) Lego. He married Susan . more »»

Vincent Rebar

May 22, 2013 Jan. 2, 1925 – May 20, 2013 Vincent Rebar, 88, formerly of Houtzdale, died Mon­day. He was born in Houtz­dale, son of Micklas and Julia Rebar. Surviving are his wife, Helen L. more »»

Mabel E. Rhodes Hollinger

May 22, 2013 Jan. 28, 1916 – May 21, 2013 Mabel Elizabeth Rhodes Hollinger, 97, The Village at Morrisons Cove, died Tuesday. She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of Jessie and Fannie Winelan. more »»

Area Life

Summertime sizzle: Area butcher, market offer advice for grilling

May 22, 2013 The key to good grilling is in the heat, a Duncansville meat market manager said. more »»

Against the odds: Health provider in Altoona helps clients triumph over mental illness

May 19, 2013 Someone with a mental illness already has the odds stacked against them. Add in an encounter with the law and those odds climb even higher. more »»

Flower power: All-America Selections winners offer up ‘tried and true’

May 18, 2013 An annual list of the best seed varieties takes the guess work out of what’s the best pick for your garden, according to a local greenhouse manager. more »»

Injured Altoona veteran competed at 2013 Warrior Games

May 18, 2013 Retired Army Sgt. Sean Hook, an Altoona veteran, competed in the 2013 Warrior Games as part of Team Army. The games, which took place in Colorado Springs, Colo., ended on Thursday. more »»

Timeless messages: John Denver tribute brings music legend’s songs to Altoona

May 16, 2013 When singer Chris Collins decided to play a John Denver tribute concert at a friend’s prompting, 300 people showed up to pack a small bar after reading an article in a local newspape. more »»

Local Business

Convenience store chain opens its own equipment maintenance center

May 19, 2013 The formerly boarded-up Sheetz convenience store building on North Fourth Avenue in Juniata has become an important cog in the company’s six-state operation. more »»

Blair narrows search for adviser

May 15, 2013 By Kay Stephens kstephens@altoonamirror. more »»

Texas CEO has local roots

May 12, 2013 Chris Reading fondly remembers growing up in Eldorado. “I remember when the world was simple. We lived on a dead-end street surrounded by woods. It was a fun time to play baseball or basketball. more »»

Merchants prepare for mothers

May 5, 2013 Local merchants are gearing up with Mother’s Day just a week away. more »»

Despite late start, pool dealers optimistic

May 5, 2013 Local swimming pool dealers are optimistic 2013 will be a good year. “We are so weather oriented. If the weather cooperates, the opportunity is there for a good pool season. more »»

 
 

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