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Mud on the Mountain

Get ready to test what you are made of by taking part in Mud on the Mountain May 12, 2012 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

It's going to be the PA endurance event of the year. Register and get details at www.mudonthemountain.com

 
 
 
Horner murder trial moves forward

February 3, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The state Supreme Court lifted a stay Thursday that put a halt to jury selection in the Nicholas A. Horner double-homicide case, allowing the trial to move forward. more »»

 
 
 

Local News

County suicides surge in 2011

February 3, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County Coroner Patricia Ross has a job that requires her to focus on some of the area’s most tragic events, but, she also is in a position to see trends that she tries to... more »»

Altoona-Johnstown Diocese only one in state to see bump in enrollment

February 3, 2012 The kingdom of heaven, the Rev. Anthony Legarski has preached from his pulpit at St. Mary Catholic parish in Hollidaysburg, is like a merchant searching for a fine pearl. more »»

Snooki and JWoww wanted in Jersey Shore ... Pa.

February 3, 2012 PITTSBURGH — If Snooki and JWoww need a place to live, Jersey Shore will welcome them with open arms. Jersey Shore, Pa., that i. more »»

A break from winter

February 2, 2012 Altoona resident Michael Troiano sat at a Canoe Creek State Park picnic table with his mom, Marie, and Buttons, a Maltese mix, as a cool wind rippled the waters of Canoe Lake beneath a clear blue sk... more »»

Local Sports

Altoona enjoys ‘good night’ on mat against Tigers

February 3, 2012 On balance, Altoona enjoyed the lion’s share of thrills in its dual meet with archrival Hollidaysburg on Thursday nigh. more »»

Balancing act

February 3, 2012 Aubree McKinney competes on the balance beam, finishing fourth, for Altoona during Thursday’s gymnastics meet against Ridgway. Altoona won the team title. Please see story on Page B4. more »»

Lemin leads TM to victory

February 3, 2012 SAXTON — Tussey Mountain’s Morgan Lemin has been one of the premier post players in the area for much of her four years with the Lady Titans. more »»

Lady Lions’ bench gets extended action in rout

February 3, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington has delivered a consistent message to her team’s bench player. more »»

Flash lose to Mt. St. Mary’s

February 3, 2012 EMMITSBURG, Md. — Kelvin Parker scored 20 points and Mount St. Mary’s used a second-half run to pull away from St. Francis, 64-51, on Thursday night in men’s basketball. more »»

Maryland duo sticks together

February 3, 2012 Da’Quan Davis swears that he and Trevor Williams are not a package deal. It just looks that way. “I keep telling everybody that me and Trevor just can’t get rid of each other,’’ Davis said. more »»

Lady Lions’ bench gets extended action in rout

February 3, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington has delivered a consistent message to her team’s bench player. more »»

O’Brien not concerned with ranking recruits

February 2, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — One can argue that signing day is the one day when every college football team wins. more »»

Fall of the machines: PSU players excited about using free weights in new strength program

February 2, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK -- One of the many changes with the Penn State football program is taking place in the weight room, where machines have been replaced by free weights. more »»

Penn State still trying to beat Badgers

February 1, 2012 UNIVERSITY?PARK — Pat Chambers wants to recruit Philadelphia, an area where Penn State hasn’t fared well over the years. He’d also like to beat the Philly guy, Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan. His No. more »»

Obituaries

Mildred N. Burket

February 3, 2012 Mildred N. Burket, 94, Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday evening at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, after a lengthy illness. more »»

David L. Halfpenny

February 3, 2012 A memorial service for David L. Halfpenny, 53, Juniata, who died Jan. 24, 2012, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. more »»

Theresa JoAnne LoCicero

February 3, 2012 Theresa JoAnne LoCicero, 82, Brunswick, Ga., formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. more »»

Ronald W. Miller Jr.

February 3, 2012 April 4, 1973 - Jan. 31, 2012 Ronald W. Miller Jr., 38, Altoona, died Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ronald W. and Patti J. (Aungst) Miller. Surviving are two children: Andrew W. more »»

Peter J. ‘Pete’ Myers

February 3, 2012 July 8, 1934 - Feb. 2, 2012 Peter J. “Pete” Myers, 77, Gallitzin, died Thursday at his home. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late William B. and Lillian (Long) Myers. more »»

Area Life

Local audio producer tapped to work on popular video game

February 2, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror. more »»

Even if you look ridiculous, be comfortable in your own skin

February 2, 2012 The madness started in spring 2001. more »»

Martinsburg eatery offers upscale items, comfort food for a good cause

February 1, 2012 Anything goes in The Bistro at the Village Green. more »»

Big-time fun: Tallest hoops player coming to Johnstown with?Globetrotters

January 31, 2012 Paul “Tiny” Sturgess’ trip to Johnstown this week may be his first to Pennsylvania, but it will also make history. Don’t let the nickname fool you. more »»

Westminster introducing six breeds to annual show

January 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES — Six dogs will make history this year as the newest breeds eligible to compete at Westminster. If they have visions of winning, though, history is against them. more »»

Local Business

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 »»

Unemployment rate drops in 5 area counties

January 31, 2012 The unemployment rate dropped in five area counties and remained the same in one other county in December, the state Department of Labor and Industry said. more »»

Chamber honors business leaders, volunteers for community efforts

January 28, 2012 Linzi Biesinger said she is living the American dream. more »»

J.C. Penney unveils new sales strategy

January 26, 2012 NEW YORK — J.C. Penney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers will no longer have to wait for a sale to get the lowest prices in its store. more »»

Atlantic Broadband set to increase service costs

January 25, 2012 Citing increases in programming and operational costs, Atlantic Broadband will increase the cost of some of its services, beginning with the February billing statement. more »»

 
 

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