I am writing in response to the front-page article in Sunday’s newspaper regarding Blair County’s Director of Veterans Affairs seeking an apology from the Blair County commissioners. I am confused as to who should be apologizing to whom after reading this article. Patrick Young was ...

I am writing in response to the May 18th article entitled “HAHS science book sparks contention.” In this article, it is reported that two members of the Hollidaysburg Area School Board object to the inclusion of anthropogenic climate change. This objection was not based on the scientific ...

President Donald Trump has asked for $5 billion to build a wall to protect America and do what is right under our constitution and laws. The wall should last for 50 years. There are people who are against a legacy being left by this president. No one wants bigger or more government, but ...

A recent column from Secretary Davin ( “Setting record about severance tax,” May 14) omitted the funding solution that’s currently improving infrastructure in each of the 67 counties and driving broad economic and environmental benefits for all Pennsylvanians. The commonwealth’s unique ...

This is in regard to the recent article on the front page of Mirror on May 13 concerning the large amount of monies received from the state that must be forwarded to cyber schools, to which some of their resident students have chosen to use for their education. As I recall, the cyber school ...

As I read Russ O’Reilly’s article, “Schools strained by cyber options,” in the May 13 edition of the Mirror, several questions came to mind that were not addressed in that article. I realize that space limitations prevent you from doing a deep dive on things. But if there will be a ...

Reading an article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, my heart started to beat fast with the headline “Fate of state centers for people with intellectual disabilities debated in Harrisburg.” Reasons for the parents of the severely mentally disabled for not using the centers for their ...

We are the people — all Americans, all nationalities, all religions, Democrats, Republicans, Independents. Where are the American people, the hard-working men and women across the nation, the patriotic Americans who believe in God and country? We believe in standing and respecting the ...

I feel the former Altoona Mayor William Schirf needs to be recognized for being perhaps one of the Altoona’s finest leaders. The purpose for this letter is much more that his being a great mayor; he is also a great neighbor. This past year, the former mayor received a call from a neighbor ...

In Hollidaysburg, we have an issue dealing with parking. Parking spaces are being taken by those that work in the Blair County Courthouse or those that work for the prison. You’ll see them taking spots in front of homes or anywhere else but the parking garage that we, the taxpayers, ...

Alzheimer’s affects everyone, including you. Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in America, costing an estimated $290 billion in 2019. It is the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. In 2019, there are an estimated 280,000 ...

Just a quick easy quiz here. If you get it right, it means that you have common sense. Which of these two things don’t belong together. A) Puppy dogs/kittens and children B) Sunny summer days and picnics C) Snow and children building snowmen D) Summer and baseball E) Fall and ...

Every time I see a show at the Mishler Theatre — and I have seen quite a few — I come away thinking it was the best show yet. I don’t think I will be saying that anymore after seeing “Mamma Mia!” That show was spectacular from beginning to end. The talent was unbelievable. I ...

This is in response to Rep. John Joyce’s interview, “Joyce’s trip to border called ‘eye opening,’” published in the Mirror last week. I admire Joyce for going to the border and understand his desire to “meet with agents on the front lines.” However, I also went to the ...

Two weeks ago, there appeared in the Bedford Gazette newspaper, an expensive week-long campaign of advocacy advertisements sponsored by the board of directors of the Bedford County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The ads were clearly directed at the elected county board of commissioners in ...

The deputy coroners of Blair County urge everyone to re-elect Coroner Patricia Ross for Blair County coroner. There are so many reasons — her compassion, integrity, involvement in the community and her involvement in legislation that has benefited the families of Blair County. The team ...

Bruce Kelley will do a great job as Blair County commissioner. His work on city council, his role to get Altoona out of financial distressed status and his career service in the government and private sector has given him the experience necessary for the job. I’m sure he will work more ...

The intersection of Blair Street and Penn Street is improving, but I feel sorry for the owners on the right-hand turn side of Blair Street. Why can’t that block be rezoned commercial? Or why doesn’t PennDOT offer fair market value for those few houses? Donna Hott Hollidaysburg

Why can’t the Democrats get over losing the election of three years ago? Hillary Clinton lost, and that was all there was to it. Why can’t the Democrats move on and make the best of it? All this fussing over Mueller’s investigation and now AG Barr’s determination over Russia ...

Freedom isn’t free. Much has been sacrificed to give us the freedom we enjoy in our republic. Those freedoms are regularly tested and challenged as societal change ebbs and flows against our rules of law. There are important local and state elections this year, which begin with the ...