PORTAGE — Army veteran David Parkin and his wife, Georgette, received a new roof Wednesday on their Portage Township home, courtesy of Roof Works USA and Owens Corning. In 2016, Owens Corning launched its roof…
Tyrone preliminary budget to raise taxes
TYRONE — Borough Council members on Monday approved Tyrone’s preliminary 2027 budget, which includes a proposed 0.5-mill tax increase that…
‘We’re the brave ones’: Annual parade honors veterans for their sacrifice
Rick Kissell, a Navy and Pennsylvania National Guard veteran, wore his decorated veteran’s baseball cap to the city’s annual Veterans…
Blair County commissioners working to whittle down projected budget deficit
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners have cut the county’s estimated budget deficit down from about $10.4 million to $9.7 million…
Magistrate judge allows lawsuit against Blair County corrections officer to continue
A magistrate judge who presides in Pittsburgh has recommended that a lawsuit filed by a former inmate of the Blair…
Topper re-elected state House Republican leader
State Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford/Fulton, was re-elected Pennsylvania House Republican Leader for the 2027-28 session as the caucus reorganized its…
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Local Sports
Heights, Central football used to spotlight
It’s no secret that Central has dominated the District 6 Class 3A classification for…
PSU
Defensive line, pass rush needs significant improvement for Lions
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Quarterback will be top priority, but can Penn State afford one?
Start: 7 p.m., Rec Hall, University Park Records: Bloomsburg (2-1, 0-0 MAC); Penn State (0-0, 0-0…
Bloomsburg at Penn State men's wrestling
Second-half play must improve for Penn State football
Area Life
Afterschool activity
Gia Sargeant, 6, of Hollidaysburg rides her scooter with schoolmates after school at Bishop…
Local Business
Inflation runs hotter than expected with high prices
IRS raises 2027 standard deduction
Ticker — Nov. 10
Probe into Nvidia CEO weighs on popular shares
Editorials
Veterans sacrificed for our rights
Although this special day — Veterans Day — honors all of this nation’s military personnel who served honorably, those living and dead, it’s an important day to deliver a message on behalf of Americans’ right to know, for veterans and non-veterans alike. That message applies to the current war with Iran. Specifically, it deals…
Public meeting notices keep you informed
State must step up toll collections
Keep eye on candidates for next year
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SMITH — Saje, Altoona; Tierney Peters, New Oxford. Married June 1, 2025. BRUNNER — Florene, no address available; Jeffrey, Altoona. Married Dec. 26, 2002. BROWN — Megan A.; Christopher A., both of Claysburg. Married June 30, 2001.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Nov. 7-8
Bankruptcies — Nov. 7-8
Obituaries
John Frederick Delozier
John Frederick Delozier, 78, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Wednesday morning. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Thomas and Catherine Louise Delozier. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; stepdaughters, Tammy J. Wills and Sherry Capotosti; a stepson, Kent Fluke; a granddaughter, Jessica Fluke; a brother, Thomas Delozier; and a niece, Stephanie…