CRESSON — When Penn Cambria officials launched a campaign last year to fundraise athletic facility improvements, they never imagined the initiative would be where it is today, having received about $1 million in pledged donations…
Deal reached to save Orchard Park
The Friends of Little Orchard Park are close to success in their effort to block the Altoona Redevelopment Authority from…
Blair County cuts ties with prison architect
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners are in need of an architectural/engineering firm for the proposed prison project, after voting Thursday…
Altoona’s water quality impresses Big Boy crew
When Big Boy’s onboard engineer realized the high quality of Altoona’s water, he dumped the train’s tanks and flushed the…
Union Pacific gets Canadian National's support for Norfolk Southern acquisition
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival’s support for its proposed $85…
Blair County inks deal with Lawrence County to house juvenile inmates
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is signing a contract with Lawrence County that opens the option, through July 21, 2027, of…
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Local Sports
Sliding into the finals: Imler’s Poultry finds spark to oust MH Electric in AAABA semis
Coming into a tournament as the top-seeded, favored team always carries with it an…
Golf boom occurred locally in 1920s
Altoona Maroon tops White for Building II basketball crown
HUNTINGDON — The team of Bob Lamey and Gerry Huggler went 2-0 during the second cycle…
Lamey, Huggler go 2-0 in Big Orange Golf League
PSU
PSU adds soccer coach
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State women’s soccer coach Erica Dambach announced the addition of Drew Williams to the program’s staff on Thursday afternoon, naming him as an assistant coach to complete the 2026 coaching staff. “We are extremely excited to welcome Drew and his family to Happy Valley,” Dambach said. “Throughout the hiring process,…
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State men’s volleyball head coach Colin McMillan announced on Friday the addition…
Penn State volleyball adds assistant coach
James Franklin should lose ‘chip on shoulder’
Area Life
In tandem
Christopher Chilcote (left), 11, and his brother, Curtis Chilcote, 7, both of Juniata, ride…
Local Business
Shoppers might see high oil prices in gas, groceries
Briefcase
OpenAI blames hacks on AI model going rogue
Briefcase: F.N.B. reports record revenue
Editorials
Facing issues best done immediately
Too often, elected officials act as if they are walking among uncooked eggs when they’re faced with a tough issue. They are fearful of cracking open the eggs and unleashing a sticky, hard-to-clean-up mess — when sometimes such a mess already exists. It was the Blair County commissioners who were faced with that kind…
Lawmakers need lessons on compromise
Leniency on property right decision
Questions abound on state budget
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Cambria County Ryan M. Wike and Candace J. Maree, both of Northern Cambria. Evan Brenneman, Johnstown, and Peyton Betcher, Windber. Vincent M. Powers and Karen J. Valine, both of Johnstown. Robert L. Smith Jr., Hollidaysburg, and Brandy S. Konsavich,…
Divorces
Deeds — July 18-19
Food inspections — Northern Cambria
Obituaries
Robert J. Brooks
Robert J. Brooks, 72, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert J. and Betty Jane (Barr) Brooks. He married Brenda Lee Long, who preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2022. Robert is survived by his daughter, BettyJo Bennett (Dan) in New…