Kayla Pierce and her children, Hadley Pierce (left), 4, and Bowen Pierce, 3, all of Hastings, ride the Silly Slide at the American Legion County Fair in Ebensburg on Tuesday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick…
Blair County commissioners considering $144 million bond issue
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is preparing to borrow up to $144 million through a pending bond issue up for authorization…
Tensions flare at Hollidaysburg Area School Board meeting
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Supporters of district teachers and the teachers union filled the district’s high school library Wednesday evening for a…
As state's skill games deadline nears, device seizure talk grows
The fate of 70,000 or more illegal yet lucrative gambling devices frequently referred to as “skill games” is up to…
Pleasant Village rents to increase by $100 a month
The Altoona Housing Authority plans to raise the rents for Pleasant Village by $100 a month at the beginning of…
Commonwealth Court rejects inmate’s bid to recover money in drug case
The Commonwealth Court has rejected a request by a Logan Township man seeking the return of more than $14,000 taken…
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Local Sports
High school football: Week 3
TONIGHT Altoona (1-1) at Central Dauphin East (0-2), 6 Notable: Lions scored 41 points…
DuBOIS — Altoona defeated DuBois, 4-1, behind singles wins from Skylar Irwin, Ava Williams and Adalia…
Lady Lions tennis team earns victory
Central-Tyrone looks to be early-season clash
Pirates feeling quite offensive
PSU
Nittany Lions know Temple has Saturday’s date circled
Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with head coach Matt…
Area Life
Well maintained
Charlie Barley repairs a valve pan leak on his 1964 Ford Thunderbird in the…
Local Business
Briefcase
carlisle COVID vaccines available at Giant and Martin’s The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, announced COVID-19 vaccines are now available at all Giant and Martin’s in-store pharmacies. COVID-19 vaccines are administered by immunizing Giant and Martin’s pharmacists and specially trained pharmacy team members, subject to state regulations. Individuals can receive the…
US bans dairy, alcohol, motorcycles from Canada
Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker
Bruised Pride: Deal in place to give US one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
Editorials
Norfolk Southern issues far from resolved
To some of the people who initially kept up to date with developments stemming from the fiery Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, just west of that state’s border with Pennsylvania, the black plume of smoke that hovered over the town in the derailment’s aftermath is merely an unfortunate…
Frankstown case a lesson for others
Flock uses, safety require more debate
Quarter will make or break lawmakers
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County KOCH –– Angel; Christopher, both of Altoona. Married July 12, 2014. SPRANKLE –– April; Robert J. Jr., both of Altoona. Married April 4, 2009. WRIGHT –– Troy; Polly, both of Roaring Spring. Married Sept. 1, 2001. CLARK…
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Obituaries
Patrick M. Flanagan
Patrick M. Flanagan, 68, of East Freedom, died Sept. 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Raymond and Laura (Ritchey) Flanagan. Surviving are his three sons: Patrick, Shawn and Chance; his two brothers, Gerald and Raymond; his sister, Paula Malia; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.…