Mirror Extras         | Armed Forces Day offers recognition to those who served  May 19, 2013 Thomas Hatch of Dysart had often heard the phrase, “My heart aches,” but in October 2005, he learned that when people say that, their hearts really do ache. His best friend, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel R. more »»  Local News Schools weigh social media policies May 19, 2013 Handwritten notes, which students once passed to each other behind the teacher’s back, have moved into the digital realm. more »»  Vets Council adding names to downtown mall May 19, 2013 The Blair County War Veterans Council will honor Blair Countians killed in action during the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by adding plaques with their names to the Robert . more »» Police bust massage parlor May 18, 2013 A massage parlor in Allegheny Township is again at the center of a prostitution investigation by state police. Sun Ae Yun, 58, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Tae Sook Lee, 45, of Flushing, N.Y. more »»  Fanatics turn out at Jaffa May 18, 2013 Snake Eyes gaming club members lean over a patchy green terrain filled with dozens of painted “Warhammer 40,000” miniatures. more »» Local Sports Sens getting help against Pens May 19, 2013 OTTAWA — Jason Spezza doesn’t have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season. The star forward hasn’t played since Jan. more »» Bucs lose in 11 to Astros May 19, 2013 PITTSBURGH — Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night. 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 »» PSU football recruit wants to make name for himself May 19, 2013 In the 1982 Fiesta Bowl, Penn State held USC Heisman Trophy-winnning tailback Marcus Allen, who had already become the first player n NCAA history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season, to 8... more »» City League baseball preview May 19, 2013 For the ninth time in the last 10 years, Lilly Conrad Chiropractic/American Legion will be the defending champion of the Altoona Greater City Baseball League. more »» PSU 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 »» Rudel: Undermining no help to O'Brien, PSU future May 16, 2013 Sports Illustrated certainly got Penn State's attention. more »» PSU officials challenge SI story on football medical coverage May 15, 2013 Sports Illustrated has a story hitting newsstands today that questions the medical coverage of the Penn State football program, and Tuesday night the school went on the offensive challenging the... more »» Obituaries Emalene E. Blake May 19, 2013 Emalene E. Blake, 91, a guest of Valley View Home, died at the home. She was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late George and Bertha (Baker) McCaully, and was raised by John and Blanche Fuoss. more »» Dorothy Kopac May 19, 2013 Dorothy Kopac, 93, Garvey Manor, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Friday at the manor. She was born at Midland, daughter of the late Sam and Martha Katic. more »» Una R. Lang May 19, 2013 Una R. Lang, 90, formerly of Juniata Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday evening at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Weyant, daughter of Roy and Alice (Mock) Corl. more »» Paul Buccigrossi May 18, 2013 Paul Buccigrossi, 56, Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Squirrel Hill, died Monday, May 13, 2013. He was the beloved son of the late Arthur J. and Ida (Vestri) Buccigrossi; brother of Arthur J. Jr. more »»  Kenneth L. Crissman May 18, 2013 Oct. 24, 1923 – May 17, 2013 Kenneth L. Crissman, 89, Turkey Valley, died early Friday morning at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. more »» Area Life 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 »»  Timeless messages: John Denver tribute brings music legend’s songs to Altoona May 16, 2013 When singer Chris Collins decided to play a John Denver tribute concert at a friend’s prompting, 300 people showed up to pack a small bar after reading an article in a local newspape. more »»  Pints for Pets continues to raise big bucks for Humane Society May 15, 2013 Care for a pint and a poodle? An ale and an akita? A stout and a shorthair? OK, so technically there are no actual animals allowed at Peoples Natural Gas Field during the Pints for Pets Brewfest thi... more »» Local Business 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 »»  Despite late start, pool dealers optimistic May 5, 2013 Local swimming pool dealers are optimistic 2013 will be a good year. “We are so weather oriented. If the weather cooperates, the opportunity is there for a good pool season. more »» | EZToUse.com    What's HotMost Read
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