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Large mushroom operation busted

February 11, 2012 TYRONE — A suspected psilocybin mushroom-growing operation discovered by Tyrone police is one of the biggest ever found by police in Pennsylvania, state narcotics agents said Friday. more »»

 
 
 

Local News

Sandusky states case for visitation

February 11, 2012 BELLEFONTE — The emotion of the Jerry Sandusky child-abuse case spilled from the courtroom Friday to the spacious grounds outside the Centre County Courthouse with Sandusky himself defending his... more »»

Plan B access scrutinized

February 11, 2012 Area colleges and universities have different reasons for not making an emergency contraceptive recently in the headlines available on their respective campuses. more »»

East Coast closeout begins

February 11, 2012 Customers were numerous as the going out of business closeout sale began Friday for East Coast Gun Sales on Fairway Drive. more »»

Area could see 7 inches of snow

February 11, 2012 Up to 7 inches of snow may fall this weekend in parts of the Mirror coverage area, the National Weather Service in State College said Friday. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.. more »»

Local Sports

Golden Eagles have something to play for

February 11, 2012 TYRONE — Although the Tyrone boys basketball team had already secured a spot in the Mountain League Championship game, the team still had plenty to play for Friday against Central. more »»

Bedford wrestlers fall in state semifinals

February 11, 2012 HERSHEY — Bedford’s bid for a berth in the finals of the PIAA Class AA Team Championships ended with a 40-24 loss to Boiling Springs Friday night at the Giant Center. more »»

Blattenberger comes up big time for Central girls

February 11, 2012 MARTINSBURG — It seemed as if playoff basketball was being played in the Cove Friday night as Tyrone and Central went to battle in high school girls’ action. more »»

Late trey lifts State College past Lady Tigers

February 11, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — State College Area High School girls basketball coach Bethany Irwin regards junior Franki Treglia as a pure catch-and-shoot offensive threat. more »»

Rudel: For Riccio, not-so-super memories

February 11, 2012 If your favorite NFL team (Steelers) isn’t in the Super Bowl, you just root for a good game. And we sure got one with the Giants-Patriots. more »»

PSU men lose 5th in a row

February 9, 2012 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State went to its go-to player when it needed him to dash Penn State’s comeback hopes. more »»

Seven PSU players invited to NFL Combine

February 8, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Seven Penn State football players have been invited to participate in the NFL Combine Feb. 22-28 in Indianapolis, giving PSU one of the nation’s highest totals. more »»

New PSU coach ready to go

February 7, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — White placards with a set of rules were affixed to the glass doors of the players’ entrance at the Penn State football building about the time Bill O’Brien agreed to become the... more »»

Brown helping PSU wrestling

February 6, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Matt Brown is one of those Penn State wrestlers you hardly ever hear about because of who’s in front of them on the depth chart. more »»

Bentley’s 3-pointer saves PSU

February 6, 2012 MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State coach Coquese Washington had a simple message to her team: The game is long, so have some patience and keep playing. That’s exactly what happened Sunday afternoon. more »»

Obituaries

Kenneth Burket

February 11, 2012 Kenneth Burket, 83, Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Kenneth D. and Thelma (Swails) Burket. He married Mary Bowersox in 1949 in New Jersey. She died Jan. 25, 2004. more »»

Sarah A. ‘Sally’ Hamilton

February 11, 2012 Sarah A. “Sally” Hamilton, 92, formerly of Woodbury, died Friday morning, Feb. 10, 2012, at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home, Everett. Arrangements are by John C. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsbur. more »»

Jason John Schwenn

February 11, 2012 Jason John Schwenn, 41, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Altoona, son of Craig and Margaret Ann (DeGennaro) Schwenn. Surviving are his parents; a son, Joseph . more »»

Francis V. Huber

February 11, 2012 Francis V. Huber, 90, Deerfield Beach, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday after a long illness. He was born in Patton, son of the late Vincent A. and Gertrude M. Huber. more »»

Leo E. Stanek

February 11, 2012 Leo E. Stanek, 81, Nicktown, died Friday. He was born in Cymbria, son of the late John and Frances Stanek. more »»

Area Life

Family reaches fundraising goal for service dog

February 11, 2012 The Ochoa family of Martinsburg — who were in need of a service dog for their autistic sons, as referenced in a Jan. 23 Altoona Mirror Life article — have reached their fundraising goal. more »»

Mindful movies: Altoona Jewish film festival returns for 13th year

February 11, 2012 For the next four Thursday nights, locals can no longer complain that there are no good movies to watch. more »»

Learn to laugh: Annual event for women promotes well-being, supports good cause

February 9, 2012 Supporters of the Altoona Regional Health System invites women to their annual event centered on good food, laughter and proof of the saying that girls just want to have fun. more »»

On the air

February 9, 2012 Age: Jeff Preval Current position: Centre County News Reporter Family: Mom, Joan, and Dad, Eddy; two sisters: Betsy and Christy Hometown: Arlington, Mass. more »»

Bonbon recipe makes it easy to make sweets by hand

February 8, 2012 Attempting to make chocolate bonbons from scratch is enough to test anyone’s love. First you have to cook up some fussy filling, and get it into — and to hold — just the right shap. more »»

Local Business

Operation Our Town reports great 2011

February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town had a great year in 2011, but the battle to rid the community of drugs continues, officials said Thursday. “We have done a great job, and we can do better. more »»

Operation Our Town reports great 2011

February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town had a great year in 2011, but the battle to rid the community of drugs continues, officials said Thursday. “We have done a great job, and we can do better. more »»

Operation Our Town reports great 2011

February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town had a great year in 2011, but the battle to rid the community of drugs continues, officials said Thursday. “We have done a great job, and we can do better. more »»

Law Enforcement Awards handed out

February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town Thursday presented its 2012 Law Enforcement Awards to three people Thursday at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club. more »»

Smith Funeral Home under new ownership

February 1, 2012 A longtime Altoona funeral home is under new ownership, as the Stevens Family has purchased the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, 2309 Broad Av. more »»

 
 

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February 10, 2012 Along with the traditional cards, candy and romantic dinners that go with Valentine’s Day celebrations, you might consider taking the subject of your affections out to see some live music this... more »

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BCAAC Valentine dance with White Shadow 02-11

The Blair County Antique Auto Club will hold a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Bavarian Hall, 112 S. 13th St., Altoona.Music will be provided by White Shadow. Chips, pretzels and door prizes will be provided. more »


 
 
 
 
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