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Back to School Bash

August 21, 2026

Kyan Weibley, 9, peeks out of a rail car from Charlie’s Doggy Express, Pinecroft, during Evergreen Manors’ annual Back to School Bash for residents on Friday. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Blair County puts $10,000 deposit toward prison land purchase

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County has made a $10,000 deposit toward purchasing the Duncansville area land where a new prison could…

German exchange student’s ties to Bishop Guilfoyle stand test of time

Former German exchange student Michael Schaefer and the Sanker family of Altoona became family by chance and friends by choice.…

Overdose Awareness Day expands

The local observance of International Overdose Awareness Day this year will be spread over the last 11 days of August,…

Good clean fun

Nariah Wilkinson, 3, plays in the foam during Evergreen Manors’ annual Back to School Bash for residents on Friday. Mirror…

Judge orders hearing in alleged parole violation for man who doxxed two on Facebook

HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blair County judge ordered a hearing be scheduled for the presentation of testimony regarding alleged probation violations…

Local Sports

What’s all the racquet about?: Hollidaysburg girls tennis returns entire starting lineup from historic season

Hollidaysburg will attempt to better the best season in its school history when it…

Steelers' offense struggles against Jets

Homan, Fink bring home West Penn golf trophies

PSU

PSU fans will have heart for Manske

UNIVERSITY PARK — It didn’t take long for the feel-good story of the 2026…

NCAA gets victory in five-year eligibility rule

Universities expanding ways to make money for college football teams

Area Life

In memory

Tara Armstrong of Altoona places one of 200 remembrance posters placed at the Families…

This weekend’s puzzles: August 22-23, 2026

Thankful for opportunity to see John Cena

Finding middle ground: As kids keep getting hurt on e-bikes, parents, officials and law enforcement at odds on determining a solution

Do you gamble — either through the Pennsylvania Lottery, a casino (online or in person) or on skill games?

Yes, I’ve played the lottery for years. Yes, but I only play lottery games like Powerball when the jackpot is high. Yes, I enjoy going to a casino on occasion and play the lottery, too. Yes, I enjoy casinos, skill games and the lottery. No, I don’t believe in gambling. No, I can’t afford it and I have better things to spend my money on.

Local Business

At the forefront: PennTerra shapes region for over 50 years

Race on to save grape harvests

Border Patrol scrutinized after watchdog warning

Meta defends safety efforts

Editorials

Lawmakers must prioritize skill game regs

Stack up a controversial, somewhat complicated issue against a General Assembly whose claim to fame is neither courage nor expeditious decision-making and you have the recipe for who-knows-what. That’s the situation currently in place in Pennsylvania regarding the issue of skill games. For years, the usually cash-strapped state General Assembly has failed to take…

Digging for change in parking

Legalized pot plan a reason for concern

Being fiscally responsible is now costly

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,…

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