Mirror Extras         | Briefcase causes alarm at Sheetz  May 21, 2013 Police were called to the Sheetz at 17th Street and Pleasant Valley Boulevard Monday afternoon after receiving a report of a suspicious package near the gas pumps. more »»  Local News Preliminary Spring Cove budget has tax hikes, job cuts May 21, 2013 ROARING SPRING — The Spring Cove school board voted 6-3 Monday for a preliminary 2013-14 budget that introduces two new programs, raises property taxes and cuts up to four administrative and teachin... more »»  Cambria Heights bus crashes May 21, 2013 PATTON — No students were injured in a Monday afternoon bus crash that hospitalized the bus driver, Cambria Heights School District officials said. Shortly after 3:15 p.m. more »» Route 219 expansion approved by the EPA May 21, 2013 Officials are hoping to secure one final permit before construction to improve and expand Route 219 can begi. more »» AAHS board candidate admits to lying in email as a juvenile May 21, 2013 An email has surfaced that links Altoona Area school board candidate Jesse Ickes to impersonating a school director two years ago while he was a 16-year-old high school student. more »» Local Sports Barton, Snyder area’s top performers May 21, 2013 With time to consider the most memorable moment of her Olympic experience, 2003 Everett Area High School graduate Natalie Dell didn’t pick having a medal placed around her neck. more »»  Bulldogs take tight game May 21, 2013 CLAYSBURG — If you like pitching and great defense, then Monday’s matchup between Bishop Guilfoyle and Claysburg-Kimmel’s was a game for you. more »»  Dragons cruise past B-A May 21, 2013 MARTINSBURG — Zach Slagenweit’s at bat during the third inning of Central’s District 6 Class AA baseball quarterfinal against Bellwood-Antis was so long that someone attending the game could have... more »»  Ickes delivers for C-K May 21, 2013 CLAYSBURG — The pitchers took center stage as Williamsburg hadn’t faced Claysburg-Kimmel ace Kiersten Coho in their two previous meetings this year. more »» Blue Devils happy to ‘make noise’ in Class AA May 21, 2013 BELLWOOD —When the last out was made, Bellwood-Antis pitcher Taylor Payne let out a big “yes,” and leaped into her catcher’s arms. And according to her dad, the noise that wasn’t just in celebratio. more »» PSU 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 Marsha Kay Barrett May 21, 2013 Oct. 28, 1944 – May 18, 2013 Marsha Kay (McDonald) Barrett, 68, died Saturday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness. more »» John E. Brubaker May 21, 2013 Aug. 21, 1947 – May 12, 2013 John E. Brubaker, 65, Rome, Ind., formerly of Altoona, died May 12, 2013, at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ward H. Jr. and Charlotte L. more »» Kenneth William Bungo May 21, 2013 Sept. 22, 1967 – May 17, 2013 Kenneth William Bungo, 45, Ginter, died Friday. He was born in Philipsburg, son of Eugene D. and Sandra L. (Wilkinson) Bung. more »»  Alexander J. Catich May 21, 2013 March 16, 1923 – May 19, 2013 Alexander J. Catich, 90, Tyrone, died Sunday at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone. He was born in Tyrone, son of George and Caroline (Stephen) Catich. He married Leora M. more »» Barry Helsel May 21, 2013 Barry R. Helsel, 57, Claysburg, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at home. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror. Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg. more »» Area Life 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 »»  Pints for Pets continues to raise big bucks for Humane Society May 15, 2013 Care for a pint and a poodle? An ale and an akita? A stout and a shorthair? OK, so technically there are no actual animals allowed at Peoples Natural Gas Field during the Pints for Pets Brewfest thi... 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 »» | EZToUse.com     Service, Sales, Solutions  TODAY ONLY $25.0067% savings! What's HotMost Read
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 15 MinutesMay 20, 2013 “Mad Men” 6x08: Episode title: “The Crash” Significance: A red-herring reference to a car crash Dancing Ken Cosgrove is involved in while babysitting the Chevy account, but less directly and more... more » Latest BlogsSkills Candlelight Vigil Cambria County 05-22 The public is invited to attend Skills’ 11th annual Candlelight Vigil in Cambria County to commemorate mental health awareness. The theme, We Believe in It, represents the belief that recovery is possible for everyone with a mental illnes. more »
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