The journey of Michele Sanders’ poodle, Leo, is nothing short of amazing, according to John Saboe, the PawZone tester/observer who helped Sanders and Leo become a certified pet therapy team in June. In August 2024,…
Trump to halt strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran,…
Region proves a draw for West Chester railroad historian, author
West Chester resident Beth Anne Keates remembers watching CSX train cars with her brothers in the backseat of her family’s…
Allegheny County second-degree murder cases in ‘land of the unknown’
An estimated 120-plus inmates serving life sentences from Allegheny County are among groups potentially affected by what one prosecutor calls…
Lawyer resigns from lawsuit against Clearfield County district attorney
The lawyer for a long-haul trucker driver, who has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Clearfield County and District Attorney…
August solar eclipse to sweep over Spain
For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an…
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Pirates beat Reds to snap four-game losing streak
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PSU
Big Ten football coaches says league not top heavy
In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues…
Area Life
A quick trim
Nadia Banks trims grass in front her Third Avenue home in Altoona on Friday…
Local Business
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Local plumbing provider celebrates major milestone
Workplace: A brief look at hires, promotions, awards and honors
Regulators OK robotaxis without steering wheels
Editorials
Human verification essential
Municipalities in this part of Pennsylvania generally feel insulated from the problems affecting big cities. For the most part that is true, especially regarding crime and the challenges — financial and otherwise — associated with providing needed municipal services. Even the issues of cities such as Altoona and Johnstown are of minor scope compared…
Transparency ensures public gets answers
Region must remain great destination
Facing issues best done immediately
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County WANSLEY — Katherine M.; Adonis B., both of Hollidaysburg. Married May 3, 2010. FITZGERALD — William B., Duncansville; Jennifer, Hollidaysburg. Married June 30, 2007. GRASSER — Abbygale, no address available; Colin, Altoona. Married Oct. 14, 2023. BENNETT…
Marriage licenses
Food inspections — Bedford County
Deeds — Aug. 1-2
Obituaries
