If you’ve ever wondered how many potatoes it takes to put on Ebensburg’s annual PotatoFest, a few loyal vendors have the answer — a lot. Wingnutz Grill uses at least 650 pounds of potatoes for…
Judge: East Broad Top Railroad foundation can buy remaining miles of line
A Huntingdon County judge Wednesday ruled that the organization that owns almost all of the East Broad Top Railroad can…
Logan Township fills vacant supervisor position
The Logan Township supervisors Thursday chose former supervisor Art Albright to replace recently deceased supervisor Patrick Jones from among six…
Tyrone residents share input on borough’s future
TYRONE — Several borough residents gathered Thursday evening at the Church of the Good Shepherd to share their input on…
East Broad Top Foundation, Friends of the East Broad Top making improvements
The East Broad Top Foundation and the Friends of the East Broad Top are conducting a campaign to restore track…
Cambria County commissioners hire former Blair County clerk
JOHNSTOWN — A familiar face in Blair County was selected to serve as the chief clerk and county manager for…
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Local Sports
Muriceak defeats Tiger teammate to win the gold
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Grace Muriceak and Crosby Denis have been part of District 6 Class…
PSU
Big Ten battles will be won up front and with run game
The parting gift left on his former desk from James Franklin was a non-conference…
Area Life
Forward thinking
Owen Abila of Volt Home Pros rides a Segway as he canvasses Broadway in…
TV priest Archbishop Sheen to be beatified
Food pantry available The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and…
Spiritual notes — Sept. 25
Creating connection
Local Business
Briefcase: Business news of local interest
State college Holtzinger to speak at UPJ State College author, educator and entrepreneur Liz Holtzinger has been selected to speak at TEDx Pitt-Johnstown at 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center. The youth-focused TEDx event will bring together speakers around the theme, “Not Born a Leader:…
Heads of AI firms raise alarm at United Nations
Ticker: Bond market pressure hits high; stocks slide
World leaders diverge on AI at UN General Assembly
Editorials
Tyrone survey laudable
The message “it’s important to be persistent,” contained in a Sept. 19-20 Mirror article about the Altoona Redevelopment Authority’s “scaling up” of its battle against blight in the city, is especially apropos regarding Tyrone’s push to obtain public input concerning the future of the borough. In the redevelopment article in question, Josh Kaufman, the…
Universities walk tightrope with free speech
There is hope for malls, but it’s dim
Pennsylvania lawmakers stumble on e-bike regulations
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County MERRITTS – Jill; Ryan, both of Williamsburg. Married April 17, 2025. FORNARI – Charles L. II; Stefanie M., both of Altoona. Married Sept. 10, 2018. MANCENO – Noah A.; Victoria A., both of Altoona. Married June 29,…
Marriage licenses Sept. 19-20, 2026
Deeds — Sept. 19-20
Food inspections — Huntingdon County
Obituaries
