Topping it off

November 10, 2026

Chicken farm has Blair Township residents aflutter

About 60 residents of the Penn Farms area overflowed the Blair Township meeting room Tuesday, all of them in opposition…

Service ‘a way of life’ for military veterans

Members of the Juniata Gap Student Council and the Kindness Club placed their hands over their hearts for the National…

Cove historian’s columns preserved for posterity

History and writing have been at the forefront of Navy veteran James Wentz’s career, as he’s spent a lifetime serving…

Altoona Area School District, support staff union discuss contract

The Altoona Area School District and the Altoona Area Education Support Professionals of Pennsylvania may soon reach an agreement on…

Tyrone Area School District says it won’t exceed Act 1 Index if taxes increase

The Tyrone Area School Board on Tuesday approved an annual resolution stating that, if officials raise taxes next year, they…

Local Sports

BG girls soccer cruises into round 2

BROOKVILLE — After making history as the first District 6 girls soccer team to…

Tiger boys give effort, not enough goals in loss to Plum soccer

Shaler soccer wears down Lady Tigers in victory

Hollidaysburg girls volleyball season comes to a close in first-round defeat

PSU

Second-half play must improve for Penn State football team

Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with head coach Matt…

CFP officially expanding to 24-team field

Penn State prevents history from repeating itself

Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 28-25 victory over Washington on Saturday at…

Area Life

A reason to be proud

Frankstown Elementary School in Hollidaysburg honored veterans on Tuesday, with students escorting family members…

Today's puzzles: November 11, 2026

Today's puzzles: November 10, 2026

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you gather with family for the holiday?

Yes, our family gathers at a relative's home and we all bring a dish for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Yes, our family goes out to eat at a local restaurant for Thanksgiving. Our immediate family will eat at home and then go visit relatives. No, our traditions changed when older family members passed away. I will have to work that day.

Local Business

Ticker

Nvidia, CEO Huang face shareholder lawsuit A shareholder has sued Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang, accusing them of deceiving investors about Huang’s affair with a purported Chinese spy. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims the affair threatens national security. President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating the matter, which Huang has admitted to and…

Inflation runs hotter than expected with high prices

IRS raises 2027 standard deduction

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.…

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