Members of the local Wild Ones chapter hosted a rehabilitation project of their Browning Avenue site over the weekend, making progress toward their goal of starting a self-sustaining food forest for the community. According to…
Pa. school enrollment to drop 6% over decade
Editor’s note: With K-12 enrollment declining across the country, State Affairs is examining how states are responding to shrinking student…
GACTC chief looking to build relationships for center
Nicole Zernick said she didn’t see herself becoming a teacher let alone the executive director of the Greater Altoona Career…
House committee holds biosolids hearing at Mount
CRESSON — The Republican state House of Representatives’ policy committee held a public hearing Thursday at Mount Aloysius College to…
Rules for minors’ mental health records approved despite outcry
A state commission approved new rules for the release of mental health records despite thousands of comments from the public…
Dems hope rematch can topple Rep. Perry in Harrisburg suburbs
HARRISBURG — Of all the Republican members of Congress who represent swing districts, there may be none as closely linked…
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Local Sports
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely with blood clots that could cost him the season
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will remain sidelined indefinitely with blood clots…
Steelers storm from behind to beat Bucs in overtime
Junior Gates aids Marauders' win
BELLEFONTE — Hollidaysburg defeated Bellefonte, 4-0, in high school boys soccer behind two goals by Bryce…
Hollidaysburg boys soccer shuts out Bellefonte
PSU
Nits can’t get out of their own way
The Nittany Lions added another chapter to what has become a forgettable 2026 season…
PSU-Michigan highlights and lowlights
Chase Sowell stands out in loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Penn State men’s basketball team erased a 15-point second-half deficit to rally…
Penn State gets exhibition victory
Area Life
Today's puzzles: October 19, 2026
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Local Business
Where’s the beef? Rising meat costs join debate ahead of midterm elections
Workplace — Oct. 17-18
US markets weighed down by an extended tech sell-off
Chipmaker TSMC explores US expansion
Editorials
Does Breeze Airlines solve airport’s woes?
Arnold Palmer believed in having the right tool for everything he might encounter on a golf course. The Latrobe legend had a workshop at his home where he would putter around, making changes and playing with designs, according to Golf Digest. He collected them. He created them. He worked with designers to perfect them.…
Voters should recall skill games failures
College wise to consider all options
Lawmakers must use care with ‘windfall’
Public Records
Divorces Oct. 17-18, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County BECK — Joseph L.; Nicole G., both of Duncansville. Married March 22, 2015. PECK — Emmeline, Claysburg; Jonathan, Altoona. Married July 15, 2016. GRUNIN — Alexander; Olena Hrunina, both of Altoona. Married Dec. 20, 2020. SANDERS —…
Marriage licenses Oct. 17-18, 2026
Deeds — Oct. 17-18
Bankruptcies — Oct. 17-18
Obituaries
Leanore I. Claar
Leanore I. Claar, 99, East Freedom, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at her residence. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Smith Corner Church, 1955 Johnstown Road, East Freedom. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Harry E.…