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
Penn State dominated at Northwestern, 34-13
The internet buzzed all week about Penn State’s blown lead and debatable playcalling in its loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. The Nittany Lions had no such strategical dilemma against Northwestern. They never led. The Wildcats dominated Penn State in every way in rolling to a 34-13 victory on Friday…
Guilfoyle girls among area’s top soccer teams again
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association on Friday announced the winners of the NFL/NFHS September Football Officiating…
Local football officials recognized by NFL
Approach-able tiger
PSU
Penn State dominated at Northwestern, 34-13
The internet buzzed all week about Penn State’s blown lead and debatable playcalling in its loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. The Nittany Lions had no such strategical dilemma against Northwestern. They never led. The Wildcats dominated Penn State in every way in rolling to a 34-13 victory on Friday…
Area Life
Being neighborly
Maria Long mows her neighbor’s lawn along 11th Avenue in Juniata on Thursday afternoon.…
Move and Groove: People with Down syndrome, other disabilities find their rhythm in Indiana dance program
For as long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed wearing dresses, heels and lots of jewelry.…
Life’s too short to not dress creatively
World’s driest desert covered in wildflowers
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
Deeds — Oct. 3-4
Blair County Jeffrey E. II and Rebecca A. Sprow to Stephen M. Rodack, 3809-11 Broad Ave., Altoona, $186,500. Gail E. Granville to Mallery Rental Properties LLC, property in Altoona, $30,000. Paul W. Carnell to Amanda Ferguson, property in North Woodbury Township, $130,000. Legacy Land Development Group Inc. to Michael A. and Kathy L. Gabella,…
Bankruptcies — Oct. 3-4
Food inspections — Blair County
Divorces
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…