CRESSON — Longtime Cresson resident Helen Barlick draws artistic inspiration from her garden. Decorated with colorful plants, tall trees and a large gazebo, she began rebuilding her backyard sanctuary almost 20 years ago when she…
Effects of 9/11 attacks linger
NEW YORK — When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the…
How to spend a day in Bellefonte
Bellefonte lives up to its name. Translated as “beautiful fountain” in French, the borough boasts distinct architecture, quaint shops, and…
State sued over energy credit limits
West Virginia sued Pennsylvania, claiming its neighbor to the north illegally blocks its power producers from selling energy credits there.…
Fresh coat
Heritage Pizza employee Zachary Kerin paints the front of the 16th Street shop in Altoona on Friday afternoon. Mirror photo…
New look Nittany Lions off to perfect start
UNIVERSITY PARK — It may not have been the perfect day for the home opener in West Shore Home Field…
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Local Sports
Building momentum: Altoona Mountain Lions hope to take another step forward Thursday
Confidence and momentum are big parts of finding success in high school football, but…
Athlete of the Week: Altoona's Mekhi Jackson dazzles both running, passing
Athlete of the Week: Hollidaysburg's Crosby Denis successfully juggles sports
TYRONE — The team of Artie Fink Jr. and Todd Homan won the 2026 Senior Best…
Artie Fink Jr., Todd Homan win Sinking Valley Country Club Senior Best Ball Tournament
PSU
Former Penn State football star Matt Suhey dies at age 68
Matt Suhey, a former Penn State tailback who played 10 years with the Chicago…
Area Life
Labor Day parade
Saturday’s Labor Day parade, hosted by the Blair Bedford Central Labor Council, drew a…
Local Business
Bruised Pride: Deal in place to give US one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
EPA AI data center proposal faces scrutiny
Robotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets
Food inspections — Blair County
Editorials
Frankstown case a lesson for others
Probably, many public officials in the six-county Southern Alleghenies region have not heard about the ethics-violation case involving a supervisor in Blair County’s Frankstown Township. Regardless, most Southern Alleghenies region officials probably would be doing themselves a favor if they sought and reflected upon details of that case. The case can be very instructive.…
Flock uses, safety require more debate
Quarter will make or break lawmakers
PSU must reconsider fraternities
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County KOCH –– Angel; Christopher, both of Altoona. Married July 12, 2014. SPRANKLE –– April; Robert J. Jr., both of Altoona. Married April 4, 2009. WRIGHT –– Troy; Polly, both of Roaring Spring. Married Sept. 1, 2001. CLARK…
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Obituaries
Mack Calvin Craig
Mack Calvin Craig, 83, New Enterprise, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert L. and Irene C. (Snyder) Craig. On April 16, 1966, he married Diane E. (Oster), who preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 2026. Surviving are two sons, David and Robert; and many grandchildren. He was…