Ethan Clark of Altoona dodges branches as he travels south on along Broad Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Search for new Spring Cove school superintendent continues
Members of the Spring Cove School Board are still searching for a superintendent as the beginning of the school year…
Man who kidnapped woman at gunpoint gets 7.5 to 20 years
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The ex-girlfriend of a city man who kidnapped her at gunpoint last year told him that he was…
Sheriff’s office to get rolling on e-bike
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is accepting the donation of an e-bike for use by the sheriff’s office during special events…
Court upholds lengthy sentence for man who traded drugs for sexual favors with minors
The Pennsylvania Superior Court this week upheld a lengthy prison sentence imposed on a Tyrone man convicted of trading marijuana…
Dems narrow 2028 convention sites
Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia…
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Local Sports
Homan, Fink bring home West Penn golf trophies
Two local golfers teamed together to capture the 16th annual West Penn Senior Four-Ball…
PSU
Universities expanding ways to make money for college football teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — You’ve heard about the patches coming soon to a college football…
Area Life
Thankful for opportunity to see John Cena
Steel City Con delivered a massive win by bringing John Cena to Monroeville since…
Local Business
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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
Bankruptcies — Aug. 22-23
The following people have made filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. Chapter 7 involves selling assets to pay debts. Chapter 13 is a plan to pay debts using income. Chapter 11 involves reorganization to pay off debt. Filings by county include: Blair County Julie A. McCue. Chapter 7. July 23. Tricia N. Helsel.…