The westbound Amtrak “Pennsylvanian” heads toward Pittsburgh from New York City after emerging from the Gallitzin Tunnel on July 5, 2022. Amtrak is set to add a second trip of the Pennsylvanian starting in November.…
Amtrak sets debut for second daily trip of Pennsylvanian train
A second daily round-trip passenger train between Pittsburgh and New York City will begin operation in mid-November, according to a…
Altoona hires firm to support marketing efforts
Last year, a controversy erupted when residents living near the 200 block of Beech Avenue in Logantown learned that the…
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year
PHILADELPHIA — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, state health officials said Tuesday, the first measles-related deaths in…
Burglary suspect arraigned in store standoff
A Charleroi man was taken into custody Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into an Altoona convenience store and refused…
Ashville Volunteer Fire Company scholarship launched
ASHVILLE — A new scholarship has been created to help attract new members to the Ashville Volunteer Fire Company. The…
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Local Sports
Three area cross country runners return for another shot at PIAA medals
Three PIAA medalists from 2025 highlight the returnees for the Altoona Mirror’s core coverage…
LATROBE — The Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball team was predicted by Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference…
Penn State Altoona gets top 2 preseason ranking from coaches
The 700 Club: Denis’ dedication leads to milestone win for Hollidaysburg girls tennis
Contract talks not going well with Steelers' Porter Jr.
PSU
Belichick in Ireland highlights first weekend of college football action
It’s the time of year when football stadiums are packed on Saturday afternoons, grill…
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Penn State freshman wrestler Jayden James impressed at the United World Wrestling U20…
PSU’s Jayden James earns silver at worlds
PSU fans will have heart for Manske
NCAA gets victory in five-year eligibility rule
Area Life
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling…
Local Business
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs on US
Briefcase: Panera unveils fall flavors
Ticker: Trump moves toward new tariff on China
Trade war ruptures Canada-US relations
Editorials
PSU must reconsider fraternities
If found guilty of some or all of the serious charges filed against them, leaders of an alleged Penn State University drug ring should be shown no mercy by the judicial system unless … Unless they divulge identities of those in New York and Philadelphia who supplied the drugs that the ring peddled, apparently…
Healthcare cuts hurt Americans
Lawmakers must prioritize skill game regs
Digging for change in parking
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Jeremiah S. Clark and Cassie L. M. Pierce, both of Hollidaysburg. Zachary L. Colyer, Altoona, and Alexis S. Dodson, Duncansville. Weston T. Cooper and Noelle R. Kerr, both of Altoona. Blake E. Counselman and Samantha B. Fink,…
Divorces
Deeds — Aug. 22-23
Food inspections — Huntingdon County
Obituaries
