Mirror Extras        | Legal battles keep Phoenicia closed March 8, 2014 The fate of the Phoenicia Mediterranean Restaurant on Logan Boulevard remains unknown. The owner of the restaurant, Husam Obeid, closed the doors on the 1302 Logan Blvd. restaurant on Dec. more »»  Local News Changes continue for Penn State board of trustees March 8, 2014 Penn State trustee Al Clemens resigned from the board Friday, citing the firing of Joe Paterno and the trustees’ acceptance of the report filed by Louis Freeh as major mistakes made as a result of... more »» Leaders to ask pope to visit Philadelphia March 8, 2014 PHILADELPHIA — Top officials from Philadelphia will travel to Rome this month to ask Pope Francis to attend a huge Roman Catholic gathering in the city next year, they announced Friday. more »» Pa. jobless rate falls March 8, 2014 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped in January to its lowest rate since 2008, although hiring remained flat, according to new figures released Frida. more »» Tipton water group asks township for mediation March 8, 2014 BELLWOOD — Antis Township supervisors heard concerns on Thursday from two members of the Tipton Heights Water Association, who said the group’s private water line is reaching the end of its life. more »» Local Sports Hollen, Swogger rally B-A to victory March 8, 2014 Ana Hollen has hit some big shots for the Bellwood-Antis girls basketball team, none bigger than Friday evening in the opening round of the PIAA Class AA state playoffs. more »» Marauders stumble late in defeat March 8, 2014 Forbes Road High School boys basketball coach Jeff Gelvin acknowledged that the general public consensus wasn’t looking favorably on his team’s chances Friday night. more »»  Gabriel going for the gold March 8, 2014 HERSHEY — Bedford coach Brian Creps says 113-pounder Jonathan Gabriel has been on a roll ever since he won his weight class at the Thomas Subaru Tournament. more »»  Hollingshead in semifinals March 8, 2014 HERSHEY — Altoona’s D.J. Hollingshead’s goal coming into the PIAA Class AAA Championships was to place in the top three at 152 pounds. more »» Red Flash are hoping 14 the lucky number March 8, 2014 It would be a pretty big upset but not exactly a big surprise if St. Francis were to knock off Robert Morris today in the Northeast Conference Tournament semifinals in Moon Township. more »» PSU Lady Lions lose to No. 8 seed March 8, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Ohio State, the N. more »» Lions destroy Northwestern March 7, 2014 EVANSTON, Ill. — Penn State coach Pat Chambers struggled to explain why his Nittany Lions have experienced success on the road during Big Ten play. more »» Youth will be served at tourney March 6, 2014 The Big Ten women’s basketball tournament will be a showcase for the conference’s wealth of young talent — and there’ll be lots of scoring if the regular-season trend continues. more »» Strong, tough part of Galt’s new plan March 4, 2014 UNIVERSITY?PARK?— The three flat-screen televisions overlooking the weight room in the Lasch Building flashed a simple message. more »» Long-range success not with Lions March 3, 2014 UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State dominated the interior against No. 14 Wisconsin at the Jordan Center Sunday, scoring a whopping 50 points in the paint and claiming the rebounding battle, 34-28. more »» Obituaries Edward William Benton March 8, 2014 Edward William Benton, 71, Canoe Creek, passed away Thursday morning at UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Beaverdale, son of the late James S. more »»  Mary E. Faust March 8, 2014 Mary E. Faust, 68, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday in Clermont, Fla. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Horton) Shultz. She married Richard A. more »» Ida Fulchiero March 8, 2014 Ida Fulchiero, 91, formerly of Coupon, died Feb. 28, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Madeline (Ducoli) Zandy. more »» Gregory A. Kilgore Sr. March 8, 2014 Gregory A. Kilgore Sr., 53, Roaring Spring, died Thursday. He was born in Smock, son of Ronald and Patricia (Garcher) Kilgore. more »»  Margaret S. (Badenoch) Ricketts March 8, 2014 Margaret S. (Badenoch) Ricketts, 85, Utahville, died Thursday morning at her home. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Badenoch. She married George O. more »» Area Life Garden Notes: Patron saint of gardeners spent his life studying plants March 8, 2014 This is the story of St. Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners and a man who knew his way around a shovel. more »»  Making a good impression: Frank Caliendo bringing routine to Penn State March 8, 2014 Frank Caliendo chuckled at the thought of picking his favorite impersonation to perform. “You mean, pick one of my children?” the 40-year-old comedian asked. more »»  Sesame Street coming March 6, 2014 He’s red, furry and instantly recognizable to kids everywhere, many who’ve called him by his first name before they were out of diapers. more »» Writer takes responsibility seriously March 6, 2014 On any given Sunday, the sound of silverware scraping against almost empty plates fills the Kelly household. I politely decline as my dad passes the bowl of mashed potatoes around for another helping. more »»  Jack’s Grubb Shack thriving March 5, 2014 Jack’s Grubb Shack might not be the sort of restaurant you just stumble upon, but once you find it, you’ll be glad you did. “I think we’re Altoona’s hidden secret,” owner Jack Reiter said. more »» Local Business Altoona lauded as top metro area March 4, 2014 A national publication Monday recognized the Altoona metropolitan area as among the top metropolitan areas in the United States for new and expanded facilities in 2013. more »» Female cobbler goes toe-to-toe March 2, 2014 PITTSBURGH — Surrounded by damaged footwear, a young woman heats some material, adds glue, then adheres it to one of the boots by giving it a squeeze to make sure it will hold. more »» BANKRUPTCIES March 2, 2014 The following people have made filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. Chapter 7 involves selling assets to pay debts. Chapter 13 is a plan to pay debts using income. more »» Hospitals coping with drug shortages March 2, 2014 TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. more »» |  EZToUse.com    What's HotMost CommentedTop Headlines PollTop JobsAltoona Mirror SubscriptionsDelivered 7 Days Per Week1.  Home Delivery Subscription starting at $16.25 / month 2.  In-State Mail Delivery starting at $23.00 3.  Out-of-State Mail Delivery starting at $24.50 Online Newspaper Ads Backyard BeatsLive Music to Spring Ahead With... March 7, 2014 Several benefits and multi-band shows punctuate this weekend’s area live music happenings, and provide the warm-up toward…resetting the clocks an hour forward on Sunday morning for Daylight Savings... more » Latest Blogs CHARTER DAY WEEKEND at Military Museum 03-08 March 08/09- CHARTER DAY WEEKEND - Museum reopens to the public on Saturday 03/08/14 with a Military Movie Madness Festival beginning at 10 a.m. and running to 4 p.m. (Title to be announced on website) Regular admission rates apply. more »
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