A big contingent of square dancers descended Thursday on the Blair County Convention Center to start their fall festival weekend. The Pennsylvania Square & Round Dance Federation’s “Fabulous Fall Festival” is expected to attract about…
Jury finds Virginia Beach man guilty in case of Logan Township kidnapping
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Virginia Beach man on trial for kidnapping two children alongside their mother in September 2025 was convicted…
Blair County commissioners seek height allowance for Juniata Eighth Street bridge
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County commissioners will ask the public utility commission to consider allowing a shorter height for the…
Senate OKs bill allowing banks to freeze senior fraud
Bank employees would be empowered to freeze financial transactions if they believe an elderly person is being targeted by fraudsters…
Two Altoona brothers arrested in alleged attack
Two city brothers are behind bars for their alleged role in an alleged attack on a teen that resulted in…
Judge denies Altoona man’s appeal of conviction for role in drug-trafficking ring
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A senior Adams County judge on Monday denied and dismissed the petition for post-conviction relief filed by a…
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Local Sports
Steelers get two draft picks for Porter Jr.
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Lady Marauders, Bisons unable to determine a winner
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PSU
The mindset of a coach and a Friday night game
Some nitpicking as Penn State kicks off the college football weekend with a rare…
Area Life
Make your mark
Central Blair Recreation Commission program coordinator Aaron Chaplin puts out markers on a Garfield…
Today's puzzles: October 2, 2026
Free meal offered A community meal will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
Spiritual notes — Oct. 2
Start of Spooky Season
Local Business
Hedge fund CEO gives $3B to Carnegie Mellon
Briefcase: Natural gas cost decreases
Ticker: High gas prices spur states to waive taxes
Most US stocks fall after bond market ups pressure
Editorials
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Aside from their beauty, trees can be dangerous, even deadly. While adverse weather conditions such as high winds or heavy rains put varying degrees of stress on these “towers of nature,” there also are uncontrollable natural factors that weaken them as they age. It’s not unlike what humans and animals experience as they grow…
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Tyrone survey laudable
Universities walk tightrope with free speech
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County ADAMS –– Casey; Edward, both of Altoona. Married Oct. 23, 2021. KLING –– Joshua; Amanda E., both of Altoona. Married March 25, 2017. GONDER –– Susan I.; Gary L., both of Altoona. Married April 19, 2023. PFAHLER…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Sept. 26-27
Food inspections — Bedford County
Obituaries
Kenneth ‘Gene’ Berkheimer
Kenneth “Gene” Berkheimer, 76, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Kenneth Edward and Alice Ruth Berkheimer. He is survived by four children; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Gene was a U.S. Navy veteran. The family is grateful for the friendship and support Mr. Berkheimer received from…