IMLER — A woman who was pulled from her burning home Wednesday afternoon later died from her injuries at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, according to the Blair County Coroner’s Office. Resident Carrie Lightner, 56, was home…
Skill games bill aim of rally-goers
About 130 people filled a room at the Bavarian Hall Tuesday to express support for passage of a state law…
‘Gentle giant’ Kumpf praised for integrity, work ethic
Dubbed a “gentle giant” by some, Barry Kumpf is being remembered as a man of high integrity and a man…
Audit: Pennsylvania Department of Aging woes putting seniors at risk
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s oversight of local agencies charged with preventing elder abuse is riddled with weaknesses…
Bellwood-Antis Public Library hosts quilt show
The Bellwood Quilting Bees will hold their annual quilt show at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library, 526 Main St., Bellwood, from…
Haunted library series kicks off at Roaring Spring Community Library
Roaring Spring Community Library is kicking off its first-ever “Haunted Library” this fall, featuring a series of free programs exploring…
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Local Sports
Muriceak defeats Tiger teammate to win the gold
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Grace Muriceak and Crosby Denis have been part of District 6 Class…
PSU
Big Ten battles will be won up front and with run game
The parting gift left on his former desk from James Franklin was a non-conference…
Area Life
Creating connection
Heather Davis (left) and Brenda Taylor paint together at the women's community art group…
Local Business
Heads of AI firms raise alarm at United Nations
Ticker: Bond market pressure hits high; stocks slide
World leaders diverge on AI at UN General Assembly
Briefcase: Independent Catholic Foundation in new location
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
Pennsylvania lawmakers stumble on e-bike regulations
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
