HOLLIDAYSBURG — A picture is worth a thousand words. And a thousand memories, if you ask former Navy chaplains Father Carl Spishak and Father Dave Becker. As Navy chaplains following World War II, Spishak and…
Bedford County Courts announce launch of Impaired Driving Court
Beginning in December, Bedford County will expand its Treatment Court program with the addition of a new Impaired Driving Court,…
Altoona City Council's proposed budget holds line on taxes
City Council Monday introduced a tentative budget that calls for no increase in property tax, despite a projected operating deficit.…
Adam Sheetz, grandson of Sheetz founder, to take on expanded leadership role
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State Superior Court tosses Clearfield woman’s conviction in alleged murder plot
The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Friday vacated the conviction and life sentence of a Clearfield County woman who, with her…
Penn State projects $124 million budget shortfall
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Wayne Ferry (left) and Mason Noel of the Altoona Department of Public Works double…
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US stocks rally, recover most of earlier losses U.S. stocks rallied and recovered most of their big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% Monday for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections could lead to a…
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Public meeting notices keep you informed
As local governments wrap up their end-of-year activities, keep an eye on the public meeting notices being published in the Mirror’s classified advertising section. Since September, local municipal leaders have been holding 2027 budget workshops where they discuss how to spend money and if they need more tax revenue. In addition to adopting 2027…
State must step up toll collections
Keep eye on candidates for next year
Veterans are heart of ’26 campaign
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SMITH — Saje, Altoona; Tierney Peters, New Oxford. Married June 1, 2025. BRUNNER — Florene, no address available; Jeffrey, Altoona. Married Dec. 26, 2002. BROWN — Megan A.; Christopher A., both of Claysburg. Married June 30, 2001.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Nov. 7-8
Bankruptcies — Nov. 7-8
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