Kelly Novak hangs Christmas decorations on the front porch railing of her West 12th Avenue home in Juniata on Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Logan, Duncansville police departments sign deals with ICE
Two local police departments have entered into memorandums of understanding with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, under which officers in their…
NJ-owned properties causing code woes for Altoona
The city Department of Codes and Inspections is dealing with maintenance and repair issues caused by about 22 New Jersey…
Altoona-Blair County Airport on track for 11K enplanements
MARTINSBURG — The Altoona-Blair County Airport is still on track to reach 11,000 enplanements by the end of the year,…
Customers line up for NeeDohs at Unkel Joe’s Woodshed
A line of customers snaked through the aisles inside Unkel Joe’s Woodshed on Wednesday afternoon, all on the same quest…
Altoona man allegedly threatened to ‘wipe out’ police, magistrate
A city man is behind bars with bail denied after allegedly threatening to “wipe out” Altoona police and a district…
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Editorials
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…
Public meeting notices keep you informed
State must step up toll collections
Keep eye on candidates for next year
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SMITH — Saje, Altoona; Tierney Peters, New Oxford. Married June 1, 2025. BRUNNER — Florene, no address available; Jeffrey, Altoona. Married Dec. 26, 2002. BROWN — Megan A.; Christopher A., both of Claysburg. Married June 30, 2001.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Nov. 7-8
Bankruptcies — Nov. 7-8
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.