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Sandusky states case for visitation
February 11, 2012 BELLEFONTE — The emotion of the Jerry Sandusky child-abuse case spilled from the courtroom Friday to the spacious grounds outside the Centre County Courthouse with Sandusky himself defending his... more »» 
Large mushroom operation busted
February 11, 2012 TYRONE — A suspected psilocybin mushroom-growing operation discovered by Tyrone police is one of the biggest ever found by police in Pennsylvania, state narcotics agents said Friday. more »»
Plan B access scrutinized
February 11, 2012 Area colleges and universities have different reasons for not making an emergency contraceptive recently in the headlines available on their respective campuses. more »» 
East Coast closeout begins
February 11, 2012 Customers were numerous as the going out of business closeout sale began Friday for East Coast Gun Sales on Fairway Drive. more »»
Area could see 7 inches of snow
February 11, 2012 Up to 7 inches of snow may fall this weekend in parts of the Mirror coverage area, the National Weather Service in State College said Friday. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.. more »»
DA says Zeth case won’t be hurried
February 10, 2012 Police and Blair County prosecutors won’t rush to a decision on whether an Allegheny Township homeowner should be charged in the shooting death of an Altoona man, Blair County District Attorney... more »»
Tentative Sandusky trial date set
February 10, 2012 BELLEFONTE — Jerry Sandusky says a local jury would be no more or less biased against him in his child sex abuse trial than a jury from anywhere else in Pennsylvania. more »»
(UPDATED 4:10 p.m.) Police bust suspected mushroom drug operation
February 10, 2012 TYRONE -- Pennsylvania Avenue between 10th and 11th streets in Tyrone opened late Friday afternoon after state narcotics agents and the Blair County Hazardous Materials Team dismantled and cleaned u... more »» 
Suspected meth lab busted
February 10, 2012 PATTON — Police serving a search warrant at the residence of a Patton man, who was arrested Wednesday on rape and sexual assault charges, said they found the beginnings of a meth lab in his home. more »»
Retired White House staffer: 9/11 fight persists
February 10, 2012 An estimated 3,000 deaths were tallied at the end of the day, 9/11/2001. There was no question who was behind it. Intelligence sources twice briefed President George W. Bush about it. more »»
Widow of man killed by police files lawsuit
February 10, 2012 JOHNSTOWN — The widow of a Bedford County man killed by a state police sharpshooter nearly two years ago has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the shooting was not justified. Nellie M. more »»
Cove burglary suspect charged
February 9, 2012 ROARING SPRING — A suspect in a rash of Cove thefts from unlocked vehicles where cash, electronics and guns were stolen is in custody. more »»
Man shot by homeowner dies
February 9, 2012 The Altoona man shot last month by an Allegheny Township homeowner died Wednesday at a Pittsburgh hospital, the man’s family and Blair County Coroner Patricia Ross said. Brandon . more »» 
Area ski resorts experience mixed results because of lack of snow
February 9, 2012 As the snow fell for several hours on Wednesday, winter lovers rejoiced at the prospect of salvaging the skiing and snowboarding seaso. more »»
House sends significant gas-drilling bill to Corbett
February 9, 2012 HARRISBURG — Gov. more »»
Tab for Horner trial increasing
February 9, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The bills for Nicholas A. Horner’s pending homicide trial are adding up, according to a report issued Tuesday by Blair County Controller Richard Peo. more »»
Corbett tightens belt
February 8, 2012 Gov. Tom Corbett proposed a balanced $27.1 billion state budget to the General Assembly for 2012-13. It included no tax increases and a spending reduction of about $22 million. more »»
10:30 a.m.: City Council meeting canceled
February 8, 2012 Altoona City Council has canceled its regular meeting set for today, due to a lack of items to vote on. Linda Rickens Schellhammer, chief clerk, said council will next meet at 7 p.m. Feb. more »»
Welfare cuts get mixed reviews
February 8, 2012 HARRISBURG — Go. more »»
AG wants Sandusky to remain indoors
February 8, 2012 STATE COLLEGE — Prosecutors asked Tuesday to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that the former Penn State football assistant was seen outside and... more »»
Morning-after pill available to students at Shippensburg
February 8, 2012 While Shippensburg University is offering its students an emergency contraceptive drug through a vending machine at its campus health center, other area colleges are not taking such an approach with... more »» BCAAC Valentine dance with White Shadow February 11, 2012 The Blair County Antique Auto Club will hold a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Bavarian Hall, 112 S. 13th St., Altoona.Music will be provided by White Shadow. Chips, pretzels and door prizes will be provided. more » Community Calendar |
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Backyard BeatsLove Some Live Music for Your Valentine's Day Celebration! February 10, 2012 Along with the traditional cards, candy and romantic dinners that go with Valentine’s Day celebrations, you might consider taking the subject of your affections out to see some live music this... more » Latest Blogs |
