Gerald Price lines off the 31st Street practice field in Altoona on Tuesday afternoon for the Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Elementary football teams in the Altoona Football League. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Altoona suspends code officer for Facebook comment
The city has suspended one of its code officers for a “derogatory and insensitive” Facebook comment the officer made Tuesday…
Clearfield man faces charges for explosives after devices found in Altoona apartment
A Clearfield man facing 1,200 felony charges relating to child sexual abuse had a new case filed against him after…
Penn State updates Beaver Stadium seating
When Penn State’s roughly $700 million renovation project at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium is completed for the…
Community celebrates Logan Valley Trail progress
Before it became the newest section of the Logan Valley Trail, the space connecting Becker Road and Lower Riggles Gap…
Lawmakers look to reduce disability support turnover
Low reimbursement rates are contributing to high turnover and staffing shortages at agencies employing direct support professionals, forcing families of…
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Local Sports
Ashcraft delivers yet again in Pirates win
PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered…
PSU
Penn State' Campbell to find out about Happy Valley
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s 2025 season ended with a four-game winning streak including…
Penn State position series: Secondary
Tug of war between SEC, Big Ten starts with college football
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State senior football player Carson Hansen and junior teammate James Peoples were…
Two PSU RBs on watch list
Area Life
Lunch with mom
A doe and her fawn graze on the softball field behind Hollidaysburg Area High…
Local Business
US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39…
Briefcase
ABC network sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses
Ticker: Meta trial begins with vulnerability arguments
Editorials
Digging for change in parking
In Hollidaysburg, the days of “digging” for change to insert into a parking meter are winding down. However, the new electronic meter system that is expected to be fully operational at the beginning of 2027 might not be welcomed by all motorists — at least not initially. Unhappiness won’t be surprising, if it evolves.…
Legalized pot plan a reason for concern
Being fiscally responsible is now costly
Without trust, officers can’t do their jobs
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Christopher D. Breisacher and Jill Merrits, both of Williamsburg. Davidalan C. Brewster and Victoria M. Williams, both of Williamsburg. Samuel L. Britt and Brandi R. Rupert, both of Altoona. Monet M. Brooks and Tyler M. Koehle, both…
Divorces
Deeds — Aug. 15-16
Bankruptcies — Aug. 15-16
Obituaries
Greta A. Burke
Greta A. Burke, 54, of Claysburg, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Wanda (Claycomb) Burke and the late Fred Burke. Surviving are her mother; siblings: Donald Weyandt, Roger Moses, Joe Moses and Shiela Dively. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Mary Moses, Inez Daugherty, Lori Burke and…