John Alvarez (right) and Ryan Wilt of Henry Enterprises, Hollidaysburg, remove the turf at the All Abilities Playground at Charles W. Longer Elementary School on Monday afternoon. The project includes installation of a new rubber…
Summer lunch programs filling need
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Ebensburg Borough Council addresses parking
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Groups seek to cut electric bills amid data center surge
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Second-degree murder sentencing in spotlight
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More broadband funding slated to flow into state
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Editorials
Transparency ensures public gets answers
The words “irreconcilable differences” didn’t — and don’t — delve into the specifics about why the Blair County commissioners cut ties with the architectural firm working on the new-county-prison project. Commissioner Amy Webster, who offered that vague explanation following a commissioners meeting on July 23, said “there were several things that we couldn’t get…
Region must remain great destination
Facing issues best done immediately
Lawmakers need lessons on compromise
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Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County VAUGHN — Charles E. Jr., Hollidaysburg; Kara J., Altoona. Married June 9, 2003. ALLEN — Cassandra E.; Zachary R., both of East Freedom. Married Aug. 22, 2020. SIEMS — Andrew M.; Megan, both of Altoona. Married June…
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Obituaries
Gary L. Bechtel
Gary L. Bechtel, 78, of Martinsburg, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Village at Morrisons Cove. Arrangements are by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Martinsburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.