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Kelly Novak hangs Christmas decorations on the front porch railing of her West 12th Avenue home in Juniata on Monday…

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Holiday Boutique is Saturday, Nov. 14

Note: Due to email issues Thursday, this Spiritual Note was omitted from Friday's Altoona Mirror. Holiday Boutique will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2700 Broad Ave., Altoona. There is now elevator access at the church. The event includes a pancake & sausage…

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Veterans sacrificed for our rights

Although this special day — Veterans Day — honors all of this nation’s military personnel who served honorably, those living and dead, it’s an important day to deliver a message on behalf of Americans’ right to know, for veterans and non-veterans alike. That message applies to the current war with Iran. Specifically, it deals…

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Deeds — Nov. 14-15

Blair County Gary A. and Yvonne M. Freet to Gary Bars and Ebru Rodoplu-Bars, 2726 Sixth Ave., Altoona, $112,000. Horell Investments LLC to Regency Energy LLC, property in Allegheny Township, $15,000. Donald J. Smith to Mark Sease, property in Logan Township, $13,500. Sara R. Swartz to Lukas P. Swartz, property in Antis Township, $187,500.…

Obituaries

Jeffrey R. Beam

Jeffrey R. Beam, 83, of Flinton, passed away Nov. 2, 2026. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at Coalport Loyal Order of Moose, 772 Main St., Coalport. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.