Mirror Extras           | Video evidence sends case to court  December 7, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — If a picture is worth a thousand words, the video footage from inside Choices Nightclub speaks volumes about the Halloween night shooting that left 22-year-old Willie Solomon dead an... more »»  Local News Man enters no-contest plea for house fire December 7, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Frankstown Township man charged last March with burning his home and garage and cutting down several trees on his property in reaction to his domestic issues does not remember the... more »»  City officer facing charges asks for trial December 7, 2013 An Altoona police officer who faces a disorderly conduct charge for a September incident at a concert in Washington County now wants to go to trial on charges of disorderly conduct and aggravated... more »» Officials: Some road projects could take time December 7, 2013 BEDFORD — The state is set to pump millions into roads, bridges and transit over the next five years, but drivers shouldn’t expect bridge weight limits and long-delayed construction projects to... more »» Superintendent stays on; vice principal resigns December 7, 2013 The Central Cambria School District is set to have its top administrator for another five years, but the high school is losing a longtime assistant principal who may be hard to replace. more »» Local Sports Steelers' Woodley will play Sunday against Miami December 7, 2013 PITTSBURGH — LaMarr Woodley is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker will play on Sunday against Miami after missing three weeks with a left calf strain. more »» Nutting: Patience pays off for Piratesw December 7, 2013 INDIANA — Pirates owner Bob Nutting admits he’s “not at heart a patient person at all,” which means he’s pretty much like sports fans, who want their team to win right now and have little tolerance... more »»  Tyrone boys win opener over rival B-A December 7, 2013 BELLWOOD — Even for an experienced, talented, upper classmen-laden basketball team like Tyrone, first-game jitters can come into play. more »»  The real Lady Blue Devils run out of time December 7, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Trailing by 12 against defending District 6 Class AA girls basketball champion Blairsville with just more than a minute remaining, Bellwood-Antis used a 10-0 run to pull within two... more »» Tigers belt Westmont in tourney opener December 7, 2013 INDIANA — Max Sheetz scored 21 points, including three 3-pointers, as Hollidaysburg defeated Westmont Hilltop, 65-29, in the first round of the Indiana Boosters Tournament in high school boys... more »» PSU 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 »» Defense helps Pitt beat Penn State December 4, 2013 PITTSBURGH — Penn State men’s basketball coach Patrick Chambers often talks about winning plays that decide games against good teams. more »» Obituaries 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 »» Maude M. Black December 7, 2013 Maude M. Black, 87, Blair Tower, Altoona, died early Thursday morning at her residence. She was born in Philadelphia. She was married to the late Donald Black. more »»  Victor John Dinicola December 7, 2013 Victor John Dinicola, 64, Hollidaysburg, died peacefully Thursday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Victor M. and Jane M. (Tarin) Dinicola. more »» Kenneth E. Fries December 7, 2013 Kenneth E. Fries, 96, died Friday morning, Dec. 6, 2013, at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. A full obituary will appear in Sunday’s Mirror. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc. more »» Raymond A. ‘Ray’ Long December 7, 2013 Raymond A. “Ray” Long, 92, The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, died Thursday at the Village after an extended illness. He was born in Newry, son of Raymond R. and Pearl (Spidle) Long. 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 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 »»  Caterers craving celebrations November 17, 2013 Caterers are gearing up for what some say is their busiest time of the year. more »» | EZToUse.com    What's HotMost CommentedTop 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 Mainly MehnoDecember 6, 2013 Peter King, Sports Illustrated's NFL maven, recently got a chance to go behind the scenes with an NFL officiating crew. The three-part series, plus video, makes a very interesting story. more » Latest BlogsStocking Stuffer Sale (Fri & Sat) 12-07 Antiques, Art & Fine Craft Sale DEC. 6-7 (Fri & Sat) 10am-4pm @ Centre Furnace Mansion (1001 E. 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