Something to talk about: Ex-Curve star’s promotion has locals excited for Pirates
Strong outing for Khristian Curtis in Altoona loss
Nine strikeouts from starter Khristian Curtis weren’t enough for the Altoona Curve as they fell to the Harrisburg Senators, 7-2, in front ...
Kelly Mazzante added as Penn State assistant
Nittany Lions lose backup QB for spring game
The absence of quarterback Rocco Becht was known for the duration of spring practice, but it turns out that Penn State confirmed Tuesday it would ...
Today’s puzzles: April 3, 2026
In bloom
Cameron Lee Smith of Altoona walks under Bradford pear tree blossoms along Ninth Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
SpaceX seeks to sell public shares
Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a ...
US jobless aid filings fall to 202K as layoffs stay low
Stocks recover from early losses
Lawmakers could help AWA search
The Altoona Water Authority’s decision to hire a company to help obtain grants for authority capital projects is a decision built on good intentions. It’s in ...
Politicians involved in FDA raise red flags
State should consider I-99 extension
Deeds
Bedford County Amy Stigers and David W. Stigers III and Veron Alene Stigers to Ida and Daniel Harris, property in West St. Clair Township, $80,000. Kenneth W. ...
Bankruptcies
Marriage licenses
Ronald Lynn ‘Ron’ Hammond
Ronald Lynn “Ron” Hammond, 75, of Altoona, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cape Coral, Fla. Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 6, ...
Doris E. Hileman
Lt. Col. George M. Lightner Jr.
