If you’ve ever wondered how many potatoes it takes to put on Ebensburg’s annual PotatoFest, a few loyal vendors have the answer — a lot. Wingnutz Grill uses at least 650 pounds of potatoes for…
Judge: East Broad Top Railroad foundation can buy remaining miles of line
A Huntingdon County judge Wednesday ruled that the organization that owns almost all of the East Broad Top Railroad can…
Logan Township fills vacant supervisor position
The Logan Township supervisors Thursday chose former supervisor Art Albright to replace recently deceased supervisor Patrick Jones from among six…
Tyrone residents share input on borough’s future
TYRONE — Several borough residents gathered Thursday evening at the Church of the Good Shepherd to share their input on…
East Broad Top Foundation, Friends of the East Broad Top making improvements
The East Broad Top Foundation and the Friends of the East Broad Top are conducting a campaign to restore track…
Cambria County commissioners hire former Blair County clerk
JOHNSTOWN — A familiar face in Blair County was selected to serve as the chief clerk and county manager for…
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Marasco, Rumfola lead Lady Marauders to win over Tigers
Prolific scoring forward Emma Marasco and top-tier goalkeeper CeCe Rumfola were the linchpins behind…
PSU
Rudel's PSU-Wisconsin mailbag
Sorting through the blue and white mailbag: Neil: You mentioned Hank Kimball from Green…
Area Life
Find your center: Centuries-old Japanese art draws those seeking calm
TOKYO — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression…
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Local Business
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Editorials
Tyrone survey laudable
The message “it’s important to be persistent,” contained in a Sept. 19-20 Mirror article about the Altoona Redevelopment Authority’s “scaling up” of its battle against blight in the city, is especially apropos regarding Tyrone’s push to obtain public input concerning the future of the borough. In the redevelopment article in question, Josh Kaufman, the…
Universities walk tightrope with free speech
There is hope for malls, but it’s dim
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Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County MERRITTS – Jill; Ryan, both of Williamsburg. Married April 17, 2025. FORNARI – Charles L. II; Stefanie M., both of Altoona. Married Sept. 10, 2018. MANCENO – Noah A.; Victoria A., both of Altoona. Married June 29,…
Marriage licenses Sept. 19-20, 2026
Deeds — Sept. 19-20
Food inspections — Huntingdon County
Obituaries
Gary W. Furry Sr.
Gary W. Furry Sr., 85, of New Enterprise, passed away Wednesday. He was born in New Enterprise, son of the late Glenn W. and Freda P. (Ebersole) Furry. Gary was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nellie; and a sister, Kay. Surviving are his children, Mindy Feathers (Jack) and Gary Furry Jr.; seven…