Mirror Extras           | Blair County inches closer to first reassessment since 1958 December 8, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners seem to be moving closer toward the first county property reassessment since 1958. A year ago, commissioners balanced the 2013 budget with a 3. more »»  Local News Ex-Hollidaysburg mayor pledges to be friend, not foe, to successor December 8, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — With the new year comes a new look Borough Council, and its members are ready to tackle the challenges that come with personnel changes, including the question of how to best work... more »» Candidate: Development program could spur growth December 8, 2013 When Allentown mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed Pawlowski was in Altoona this week, his biggest campaign selling point was a development program he initiated in Allentown, with help... more »» Man dead after hunting accident December 8, 2013 SIDMAN — Police said a middle-aged Cambria County man died after he was shot Saturday in a hunting accident on the 400 block of Seesetown Road in Adams Township. more »»  Penelec workers, family protest ‘corporate greed’ December 8, 2013 Carrying signs like “locked out by corporate greed,” more than 100 Penelec workers and family members turned out in frigid morning weather Saturday to picket outside Penelec offices along Plank Roa. 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 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 BlogsHoliday Lights on the Lake Lakemont Park 12-08 Holiday Lights on the Lake is a fifty-one acre dazzling display of lights and animation at historic Lakemont Park, in Altoona, PA. Delight your family this holiday season at Lakemont Park's unique Holiday Festival "Holiday Lights On The Lake". more »
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