Mirror Extras         | Court refuses further review May 24, 2013 The Pennsylvania Superior Court has refused further review of the conviction of an Altoona man sentenced to a state prison term on charges he attempted to have unlawful contact with a minor. more »»  Local News Holiday travel expected to dip May 24, 2013 Millions of Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day holiday weekend — but not quite as many as last year, according to AAA. AAA Travel projects 34. more »» Parents sue zoo over boy’s mauling death May 24, 2013 PITTSBURGH — The parents of a 2-year-old boy who was fatally mauled after falling into a wild African dogs exhibit last fall filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium,... more »» Tyrone students using grant money to help grow love of fruits, vegetables May 24, 2013 TYRONE — In less than two weeks, Tyrone Area Elementary School’s pupils will be dismissed for summer break, but thanks to a special planting project, they will be able to come back this fall and... more »» Staton faces charges following courtroom assault May 23, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Andre Staton, the death row inmate who struck his attorney in a Blair County courtroom last week, has been charged with assault by prisoner, an offense that carries with it life... more »» Local Sports Bulldogs overcome slow start May 24, 2013 CLAYSBURG — Claysburg-Kimmel got several messages that Thursday just wasn’t its day early on in its District 6 Class A semifinal baseball game against Conemaugh Valley. more »» Defense excels for Tigers May 24, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — One would think that in a 6-0 victory, Hollidaysburg baseball coach Jon Szynal would want to talk about the shutout performance of pitcher Dom Viduya, or the key contributions from... more »»  Claysburg slips past Ferndale May 24, 2013 CLAYSBURG — Claysburg-Kimmel coach Mike Barbarini and Ferndale coach Art McLucas both were anticipating the Lady Bulldogs would eventually have a big inning at the plate during Thursday afternoon’s... more »» Carthew’s one-hitter lifts CR May 24, 2013 NEW?PARIS — Chestnut Ridge’s Jennifer Carthew was nervous facing Bedford for the third time this seaso. more »» Rain puts a halt to Curve losing skid May 24, 2013 From Mirror reports READING — Curve right fielder Justin Howard saved the team from losing its sixth straight game Thursday. But Howard didn't win it for the Curve, either. more »» PSU QB Bench transferring to South Florida May 24, 2013 Former Penn State quarterback?Steven Bench announced Thursday on his Twitter account that he is transferring to South?Florid. more »» PSU’s O’Brien candid on HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ tonight May 21, 2013 One week after Penn State's football team suffered negative publicity with a Sports Illustrated story about changes to its medical care program, the program can expect some good press this week. more »» More to PSU recruit than football May 19, 2013 For all of Daquan Worley’s accomplishments and potential as a football player, there’s another side to the Coatesville Area High School junior star, a side that includes devoting some of his free... more »» McGloin lands an NFL deal May 17, 2013 ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed undrafted free agent quarterback Matt McGloin. McGloin set a Penn State record with 46 career touchdown passes. more »» Penn State 2014 football slate officially released May 17, 2013 Penn State has a bye week before playing both Michigan and Ohio State in 2014, but the home non-conference schedule as it stands now lacks a high-profile opponent. more »» Obituaries Kenneth Lee Snyder May 24, 2013 Kenneth Lee “Ken” “Mousey” Snyder, 70, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness. more »» Patricia Ann (Lundberg) Sanker May 24, 2013 Patricia Ann (Lundberg) Sanker, 56, Cresson, passed away Wednesday at Altoona Regional. She was born in Cresson. Surviving are two children: Hope Yeckley and Donald E. Yeckley Jr. more »» Terry L. Wagner May 24, 2013 Terry L. Wagner, 70, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2013, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. more »» Virginia M. Kennedy May 24, 2013 Virginia M. Kennedy, 95, died Tuesday at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William R. and Helen F. (Focht) Kirkpatrick. She married Marion R. more »» Francis Xavier Simmons May 24, 2013 Francis Xavier Simmons, 68, Altoona, formerly of 200 Fourth Ave., died unexpectedly but peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc. more »» Area Life Book tells area man’s story of serving in WWII May 23, 2013 In April 1943, in the middle of World War II, 18-year-old Gene Wentz received a draft notice at his Bedford County home. more »»  Summertime sizzle: Area butcher, market offer advice for grilling May 22, 2013 The key to good grilling is in the heat, a Duncansville meat market manager said. more »»  Against the odds: Health provider in Altoona helps clients triumph over mental illness May 19, 2013 Someone with a mental illness already has the odds stacked against them. Add in an encounter with the law and those odds climb even higher. more »»  Flower power: All-America Selections winners offer up ‘tried and true’ May 18, 2013 An annual list of the best seed varieties takes the guess work out of what’s the best pick for your garden, according to a local greenhouse manager. more »» Injured Altoona veteran competed at 2013 Warrior Games May 18, 2013 Retired Army Sgt. Sean Hook, an Altoona veteran, competed in the 2013 Warrior Games as part of Team Army. The games, which took place in Colorado Springs, Colo., ended on Thursday. more »» Local Business SFU?center to honor Cambria businesswoman May 23, 2013 LORETTO — A Cambria County child care center operator will be honored next month as the Small Business Person of the Year by the St. Francis University Small Business Development Center. Rebecca A. more »»  Convenience store chain opens its own equipment maintenance center May 19, 2013 The formerly boarded-up Sheetz convenience store building on North Fourth Avenue in Juniata has become an important cog in the company’s six-state operation. more »» Blair narrows search for adviser May 15, 2013 By Kay Stephens kstephens@altoonamirror. more »»  Texas CEO has local roots May 12, 2013 Chris Reading fondly remembers growing up in Eldorado. “I remember when the world was simple. We lived on a dead-end street surrounded by woods. It was a fun time to play baseball or basketball. more »»  Merchants prepare for mothers May 5, 2013 Local merchants are gearing up with Mother’s Day just a week away. more »» | EZToUse.com     Mailed directly to your home  TODAY ONLY $6.9550% savings! What's HotMost Read
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