Mirror Extras         | Boy dies in ATV crash on Bedford track May 20, 2013 A popular 15-year-old sophomore at Northern Bedford High School died Saturday night while racing his all-terrain vehicle at the Bedford County Dirt Racers track near New Enterprise. more »»  Local News Tyrone probing leash law May 20, 2013 TYRONE — A landlord in Tyrone is asking the borough to look into creating a leash law to keep residents and other animals safe. more »»  Festival shines spotlight on youngsters May 20, 2013 Thousands of visitors traveled to Penn State Altoona during the weekend for the 46th annual Blair County Arts Festival, their common theme centering on how talented the area’s young people are in ar... more »»  iPads become apple of Bishop Guilfoyle’s eyes May 20, 2013 When Bishop Guilfoyle High School student Brendan Sweeney downloaded a digital version of his bulky Advanced Placement Biology book to his iPad, he began to feel the difference that his school’s... more »» Winning $590 million Powerball ticket sold in Florida May 19, 2013 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590. more »» Local Sports Pens lose in double OT May 20, 2013 OTTAWA — Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night. more »» Curve player hurt in loss May 20, 2013 From Mirror reports RICHMOND, Va. — Curve right fielder Alex Dickerson suffered a concussion in Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Richmond at the Diamond. more »» Lions' Lee has strong seed for state meet May 20, 2013 From Mirror reports Altoona Area High School might not be sending the huge throng of competitors to the PIAA Track and Field Championships this weekend that it has in the past, but there’s certainly... more »» One is enough for Pirates May 20, 2013 PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke didn’t have his best stuff Sunday. He didn’t need it to shut down the majors’ worst tea. more »» 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 »» 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 Daniel L. Negri May 20, 2013 Daniel L. Negri of Altoona passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at home. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Santella Funeral Home. more »» Luther F. Pierce May 20, 2013 Luther F. Pierce, 71, Altoona, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. more »» Kaleb John Rightenour May 20, 2013 Kaleb John Rightenour, 15, Martinsburg RD, died Saturday, May 18, 2013. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home, Woodbury. more »» Lucille Bernice Teufel May 20, 2013 Lucille Bernice Teufel, 94, Tyrone, died Thursday, at her residence. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of Charles D. and Anna L. (Logan) Baker. She married John M. Teufel, who died Nov. 7, 1999. more »»  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 »» 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     A birthday party to remember!  TODAY ONLY $25.0050% savings! What's HotMost Read
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 15 MinutesMay 20, 2013 “Mad Men” 6x08: Episode title: “The Crash” Significance: A red-herring reference to a car crash Dancing Ken Cosgrove is involved in while babysitting the Chevy account, but less directly and more... more » Latest BlogsSkills Candlelight Vigil Cambria County 05-22 The public is invited to attend Skills’ 11th annual Candlelight Vigil in Cambria County to commemorate mental health awareness. The theme, We Believe in It, represents the belief that recovery is possible for everyone with a mental illnes. more »
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