On Friday nights in small, close-knit towns across America, and particularly in western Pennsylvania, high school football games are more than just athletic contests. They’re community events. And that is fitting, because it takes an…
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Bodycam footage of Mangione's arrest released
NEW YORK — Police bodycam footage released Friday shows the moment officers located and arrested Luigi Mangione at the Plank…
Altoona Police Department review board: Officer’s use of force ‘appropriate’
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Altoona Police Department’s Use of Force Review Board found that an officer’s use of six “compliance strikes”…
Altoona man's attempted murder charge upheld
A charge of attempted murder against an Altoona man who six years ago allegedly fired a shotgun at his girlfriend…
Awards given for downtown Altoona Gable’s building panel art
One day several months ago, as Melissa Mulligan was walking past the Gable’s building on 11th Avenue, she noticed plywood…
States target e-moto boom
State lawmakers are scrambling to catch up to the proliferation of high-speed mini-motorcycles and bikes that have found rapid popularity…
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Local Sports
Making it happen: Luke Geishauser's return from injury gives Mountain Lions a boost
The Altoona Mountain Lions emerged victorious in a 19-14 thriller over the Chambersburg Trojans…
PSU
Penn State dominated at Northwestern, 34-13
The internet buzzed all week about Penn State’s blown lead and debatable playcalling in…
Area Life
Being neighborly
Maria Long mows her neighbor’s lawn along 11th Avenue in Juniata on Thursday afternoon.…
Local Business
From Trash to Treasures: Pandora opens $150M jewelry factory powered by renewable energy
Puerto Rico faces a record electric rate
Workplace — Oct. 3-4
CD rates — Oct. 3-4
Editorials
Community urged to share in outreach
Uncertainty is a very real part of all fund-raising campaigns. The main uncertainty is whether the cause for which money is being raised — or whatever else is being sought — will be deemed by potential contributors as worthy of their support. Even large-scale fundraising such as what Penn State University’s annual dance marathon…
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Tyrone survey laudable
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County BOWMASTER — Alexander M., Duncansville; Abbie L., no address available. Married July 12, 2021. LOWERY — Alicia, Hollidaysburg; Tyrone, Altoona. Married Dec. 5, 2014. BEAUCHAMP — Barbara C., Hollidaysburg; Stephen Jr., Buxton, Maine. Married Aug. 6, 2000.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Oct. 3-4
Bankruptcies — Oct. 3-4
Obituaries
Kenneth R. Cooper
Kenneth R. Cooper, 79, a resident of Michigan, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Patrick and Leona (Clapper) Cooper. On Oct. 10, 1970, he married Luann Kubake. Ken was also preceded in death by brothers, Michael and Donald; and a brother-in-law,…