Mirror Extras           | Borough police receive iPads December 9, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Borough police have added a new weapon to their arsenal: iPads. more »»  Local News Wintry weather affects Winterfest parade crowd December 9, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A grim forecast and earlier-than-expected snowfall kept most of the crowd at home during the borough’s annual Winterfest Parade early Sunday afternoon, but organizers said attendance... more »»  Agency’s executive director unafraid of challenges December 9, 2013 People come into Allan Robison’s Altoona office every day, facing tragedy in their live. more »» Coroner: Hunter’s death an accident December 9, 2013 From Mirror staff reports SIDMAN — Cambria County Coroner Dennis Kwiatkowski said Timothy Bruce, 41, of Ashville died Saturday afternoon after another man shot him accidentally while they were... more »» Old Canal Inn receives new owner December 9, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Hollidaysburg landmark soon will take on a new look. “It will be a family style restaurant and eatery, not a hangout. more »» Local Sports Losing not an option for Steelers December 8, 2013 PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin’s sideline two-step against Baltimore on Thanksgiving night did more than just earn the Pittsburgh Steelers coach a $100,000 fine and a smudge on his otherwise well-polished... more »» Lady Tigers win tournament December 8, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Most coaches say they don’t know what to expect until the season starts, and Hollidaysburg’s Deanna Jubeck is no different. more »» Offense carries Lions to win December 8, 2013 UNIVERSITY PARK — It was Military Appreciation Day when Penn State faced Marshall at the Jordan Center Saturday. Apparently the Bumbling ... er ... Thundering Herd did not get the message. more »» Krug, Shingler key PC past Portage for title December 8, 2013 PORTAGE — After leading most of the game, the Penn Cambria girls basketball team saw Portage make a fourth-quarter run to cut the Panthers lead to two points on numerous occasions. more »» Red Flash top Cornell, snap long road losing streak December 8, 2013 ITHACA, N.Y. — Freshman Malik Harmon scored 19 points to lead three St. Francis double-digit scorers as the Red Flash earned a 72-62 win over Cornell Saturday at Newman Arena. more »» PSU Offense carries Lions to win December 8, 2013 UNIVERSITY PARK — It was Military Appreciation Day when Penn State faced Marshall at the Jordan Center Saturday. Apparently the Bumbling ... er ... Thundering Herd did not get the message. more »» JUCO DT overcame asthma to become top prospect December 6, 2013 The start of Tarow Barney’s football career was postponed because of severe asthma. Now that that’s cleared up, his potential on the field has taken the breath away from college football recruiters. more »» Change part of new normal for PSU football December 5, 2013 One of the hallmarks of the Joe Paterno era was the stability of his coaching staff. more »» Lady Lions lose to Top 5 team again December 5, 2013 UNIVERSITY PARK — For the second time in 17 days, the Penn State women’s basketball team welcomed a top-five opponent to the Bryce Jordan Center. The outcome was once again the same. more »» Backup QB will transfer December 5, 2013 Tyler Ferguson competed for Penn State’s starting quarterback job in preseason camp, and at one point coach Bill O’Brien said Ferguson was “a little bit ahead” of Christian Hackenberg. more »» Obituaries Paul L. Clapper December 9, 2013 Paul L. Clapper, 94, passed away Saturday at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Altoona. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of John and Carrie (McNulty) Clapper. more »» Regina I. ‘Jean’ (Henshey) Smith December 9, 2013 Regina I. “Jean” (Henshey) Smith, 68, of Antis Township died unexpectedly Friday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Louis and Helen I. (Reed) Henshey. more »» Grace L. Smith December 9, 2013 Grace L. Smith, 90, Roaring Spring, died Saturday at home. She was born in Ormenia, daughter of the late Winifred and Fannie Kifer. She married William R. Smith on Aug. 5, 1942. more »» Elsie M. Shultz December 9, 2013 Elsie M. Shultz, 86, of Williamsburg died unexpectedly late Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Mirror. Arrangements are by John C. more »» Cablan G. ‘Turk’ Azar, DDS December 7, 2013 Cablan G. “Turk” Azar, DDS, 82, Altoona, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. more »» Area Life ASO ushers in the holidays with special guests December 5, 2013 Altoona Symphony Orchestra is ringing in the season with a holiday concert aiming to get the festivities starte. more »» Dog leaves paw prints on hearts December 5, 2013 It was a normal day in mid October. A dull orange sun crept through my bedroom window. Tucker, our German Shepard, came in and greeted me with a spit bath — my usual morning wake-up cal. more »»  Holiday bling: Light display gives back to community December 2, 2013 Laughter and the delicious smell of park food are still floating through the summer air at Lakemont Park & Island Waterpark when park staff start thinking more about the crooning of Bing Crosby and... more »» Playhouse producing Christmas production November 30, 2013 Combine the most popular Cresson Lake Playhouse actors with a well-known Christmas story, and you’ve got the makings of a great holiday show sure to delight audiences. more »»  Telling the story of Sheetz, from dairy to empire November 23, 2013 For Blair County residents, the familiar red and yellow Sheetz sign is as much a part of Pennsylvania as the mountains that surround them. more »» Local Business Old Canal Inn receives new owner December 9, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Hollidaysburg landmark soon will take on a new look. “It will be a family style restaurant and eatery, not a hangout. more »»  Holidays important to wineries December 1, 2013 Winery owners and beer distributors agree it’s the most wonderful time of the year. more »»  Cove says goodbye to longtime jewelry business November 25, 2013 ROARING SPRING — Jim Bulger has been in the jewelry business for a long time. more »» Hollidaysburg holds Restaurant Week November 19, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Borough officials are working this week to promote Hollidaysburg restaurants after some were closed due to a threat to area water. The water threat was sent Oct. more »»  25-year distinction in sales November 19, 2013 Local businessman Dean Patterson (center) was recently honored for his 25th year as a General Motors dealer. more »» | EZToUse.com    What's HotMost CommentedTop Jobs
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