Aug. 6 marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Among the more than 70,000 people killed that day were 12 American prisoners of war. One of those…
Logan receives new K9 officer
An organization that has paid for the acquisition and training of service dogs for local people in need for the…
Writer pursues passion for music, baking in his work
Writer Steven Gdula pursues whatever sparks his imagination. “I built a whole career out of doing that,” he said. Discovering…
City woman accused of child endangerment seeks dismissal
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Altoona woman who was taken into custody alongside an East Freedom couple and accused of child endangerment…
Mount Nittany reports measles exposure
From Mirror staff reports Mount Nittany Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two positive measles tests that may…
Nausea cases in marijuana users on the rise
NEW YORK — In the past year, the U.S. has seen a jump in frequent marijuana users going to the…
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PSU
Despite major turnover, Penn State coach Matt Campbell ready for success
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Bedford celebration
Deadline for applications is Sept. 25 WISE Women of Blair County and the Donna D. Gority…
WISE Women offers scholarships
Measure twice
This weekend’s puzzles: August 8-9, 2026
Local Business
From the ground up: US companies working to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons
Some tough calls in retiring
US job market stalls in July as 23K cut
Stocks jump as hopes rise that rate hikes can wait
Editorials
Support for rape crisis centers can create change
Rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania will see state funding double under the budget signed last month. These agencies provide services to victims of sexual assault. Pittsburgh Action Against Rape was one of the first in the state and one of the first in the country. It has been a refuge and a helping hand…
Readiness program calms kids’ anxiety
NS merger must be watched
Human verification essential
Public Records
Deeds
Blair County Cindy L. Conner to Dawn J. Conner and Paul Carnell, 709 S. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, $48,000. Julie M. and Spenser D. Karns to Randy and Afton Burkholder, 2323 W. Chestnut Ave., Altoona, $45,900. Andrea M. Eyer to Andrew T. and Katherine A. McIntire, 440 Church Lane, Hollidaysburg, $250,000. Dominic C. Strong to…
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Obituaries
Dr. Francis J. Fochler
Dr. Francis J. Fochler, 94, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, peacefully passed away Friday morning, Aug. 7, 2026, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.