TYRONE — The Altoona Mirror’s annual Season of Sharing fundraising campaign will impact a local program geared toward veterans adjusting to life after the military. Longtime participant Michael Smith wrote on the Season of Sharing…
Norfolk Southern: Local inspection of track not automated
The Norfolk Southern track that runs through Altoona and that has been the scene of four derailments this year just…
Blair County facing $10 million budget deficit for 2027
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is facing an estimated deficit of about $10.4 million for 2027 as commissioners continued making cuts…
Intergovernmental Stormwater Committee hears details on volume requirements
An expert from the Center for Watershed Protection recently explained to the Intergovernmental Stormwater Committee board what obligations will be…
Blair County planners give nod to proposed restaurant in Logan Township
Blair County Planning Commission members Thursday gave a positive review to plans for construction of a quick service restaurant in…
Lengthy sentence upheld in Bedford animal cruelty case
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed Friday the lengthy sentence imposed upon the Bedford woman who, along with her husband, hoarded…
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State finally got its long-awaited payday that has been long overdue on Saturday. For the first time in six weeks, and the first time in the Big Ten schedule, the Nittany Lions were winners with a 31-17 victory over Purdue at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. It was,…
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Editorials
Veterans are heart of ’26 campaign
Over the past two decades, the U.S. economy has experienced ups and downs, but the Mirror’s annual Season of Sharing fundraising campaign has remained steady in its ability to raise money for a good cause. That speaks well for this area’s spirit of generosity, as well as for the individuals who have remained consistent…
Will not feeding stray cats solve the problem?
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Animal abusers should be held accountable
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Hunter L. Romano and Kianna N. Freet, both of Duncansville. Nathaniel T. Rome and Leslie I. Stuller, both of Sproul. Brandon N. Ross and Sarah E. Demkovitch, both of Altoona. Aaron T. Rutherford and Melissa A. McCahan,…
Divorces
Deeds — Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Divorces Oct. 24-25, 2026
Obituaries
Joseph Edward Blyth Jr.
Joseph Edward Blyth Jr., 54, of Beaver, formerly of Altoona, passed away Oct. 13, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Joseph Blyth Sr. and Jennifer Lynn Aber, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Draven and Gemini; and sons, Joseph and Christopher; his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and…