TYRONE — A new elective at Tyrone Area High School aims to bring history to life through films and creative projects, such as making an Underground Railroad quilt with Connie’s Collectibles, a quilt shop along…
Shapiro debate comment on data centers contested
At a public hearing Thursday in Taylor Township on a proposal to amend the township’s subdivision and land development ordinance…
Residents ask Altoona City Council to help with noise from business
Two Eldorado-area residents made a hesitant complaint to City Council Monday about noise they say has been emanating from an…
State lawmaker pins blame for skill games failure on Capitol
A multi-year push to legalize so-called “skill games” being operating in clubs, bars and other small organizations around Pennsylvania may…
‘The Wizard of Oz’ lands at the Mishler Theatre
There’s no place like home, or as P&J Productions likes to call it, the Benzel Stage at the Mishler Theatre,…
Tyrone Borough Council approves application for Community Development Block Grant
The Tyrone Borough Council approved its 2026 Pennsylvania Community Development Block Grant application during Monday’s meeting. According to grant coordinator…
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Area Life
Paving the way
Workers from Grannas Brothers excavate 11th Avenue in front of Heritage Plaza on Monday…
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Today's puzzles: October 12, 2026
The Allegheny Chorale is holding its 42nd annual patron drive to fund its upcoming season of…
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Local Business
The Pipe Cleaners: PVC pipes still dominate river cleanup
Farmer uses steam to help his strawberries
Street finishes record week with gains, others indecisive
Workplace — Oct. 10-11
Editorials
Lawmakers must use care with ‘windfall’
After failing to approve a 2026-27 state budget on time and approving questionable — although legal — financial maneuverings to clear the way for that late approval, state lawmakers no doubt are breathing the proverbial sigh of relief based on news related to corporate profits. As an Oct. 5 Mirror front page article reported,…
Mall land offers many use options
Community urged to share in outreach
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Public Records
Births
Due to privacy concerns, UPMC Altoona no longer provides birth announcements to the Mirror. To obtain a form to announce a birth, please call Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459 or email community @altoonamirror.com.
Divorces
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Oct. 10-11
Obituaries
Dwight Earl Close
A Memorial Service for Dwight E. Close, who died Sept. 9, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Allemansville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.