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
Saint Francis’ Hall of Fame reaching back for Bill Coyle
Saint Francis will welcome 14 new members to its Athletics Hall of Fame on…
PSU
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have…
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’
Maple Leafs sign No. 1 pick of Penn State for 3 years
Area Life
In tandem
Christopher Chilcote (left), 11, and his brother, Curtis Chilcote, 7, both of Juniata, ride…
Local Business
OpenAI blames hacks on AI model going rogue
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating the “unprecedented cyber incident” that led its artificial intelligence systems to break out of a testing environment and hack into another AI company. OpenAI said Tuesday two of its most capable AI models were responsible for the cyberattack targeting AI startup Hugging Face. The incident is…
Briefcase: F.N.B. reports record revenue
EU gives OK to Paramount merger
Ticker: Google’s Q2 earnings of $112.1B beat Wall Street
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…