There’s no place like home, or as P&J Productions likes to call it, the Benzel Stage at the Mishler Theatre, where “The Wizard of Oz” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 and…
Tyrone Borough Council approves application for Community Development Block Grant
The Tyrone Borough Council approved its 2026 Pennsylvania Community Development Block Grant application during Monday’s meeting. According to grant coordinator…
Shooter kills 8 in Erie
ERIE — A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday…
Needs of firefighters subject of hearing at Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association’s training academy
PATTON — As the demand placed on fire departments continues to rise, so has the costs associated with training, putting…
Hollidaysburg Borough Council discusses grant funding, e-bikes
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The 2026 Community Development Block Grant application, e-bike safety and the Gaysport stormwater mitigation project were all significant…
Altoona Area School District graduate helped US put Americans in space
Sixty-nine years ago last Sunday, Oct. 4, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the…
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Local Sports
BG defense shuts down Bellwood-Antis
The old sports adage holds that defense wins championships. If that’s the case, the…
PSU
No QB change for Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says he’s sticking with quarterback Bryce…
Area Life
Paving the way
Workers from Grannas Brothers excavate 11th Avenue in front of Heritage Plaza on Monday…
Field of beans
Today's puzzles: October 12, 2026
The Allegheny Chorale is holding its 42nd annual patron drive to fund its upcoming season of…
Allegheny Chorale launches patron drive month in Oct.
Local Business
The Pipe Cleaners: PVC pipes still dominate river cleanup
Farmer uses steam to help his strawberries
Street finishes record week with gains, others indecisive
Workplace — Oct. 10-11
Editorials
Lawmakers must use care with ‘windfall’
After failing to approve a 2026-27 state budget on time and approving questionable — although legal — financial maneuverings to clear the way for that late approval, state lawmakers no doubt are breathing the proverbial sigh of relief based on news related to corporate profits. As an Oct. 5 Mirror front page article reported,…
Mall land offers many use options
Community urged to share in outreach
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Public Records
Births
Due to privacy concerns, UPMC Altoona no longer provides birth announcements to the Mirror. To obtain a form to announce a birth, please call Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459 or email community @altoonamirror.com.
Divorces
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Oct. 10-11
Obituaries
Dwight Earl Close
A Memorial Service for Dwight E. Close, who died Sept. 9, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Allemansville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.