HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Hollidaysburg American Legion recently closed its large, wooden play park to the public due to safety concerns, with Legion officials confirming their intent to raze and replace the structure. American Legion Post…
Altoona driver gets 5-10 years in DUI death
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The city man who caused the death of 17-year-old Lundyn Treese by crashing a truck while driving under…
City man to serve 5-10 years in state prison for fatal DUI crash
The city man charged with the death of 17-year-old Lundyn Treese in October 2024 was sentenced Friday afternoon to five…
Johnstown Inclined Plane reopening delayed
Despite CamTran officials proclaiming the Johnstown Inclined Plane would reopen Friday, mother nature had other plans as severe weather caused…
Clearly Ahead Development shares plans for Clearfield, Curwensville in-river recreational parks
CLEARFIELD — New three-dimensional design renderings unveiled by Clearly Ahead Development are providing the clearest look yet at proposed in-river…
Area: News in brief from around the region
EBENSBURG AMWA to host geology program The Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association will present “How Geology and Topography Affect Forest Management”…
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Local Sports
Jones, Mangum do their job to help Bucs get another win
PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, Jake Mangum had an RBI double…
PSU
PSU coach Matt Campbell to ‘trust’ process
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State football coach Matt Campbell was asked the other day…
Area Life
Just a trim
Troy Mueller of Touch of Grass Landscaping & Lawn Care, Greenwood, trims a hedge…
Local Business
Bruised Pride: Deal in place to give US one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
EPA AI data center proposal faces scrutiny
Robotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets
Food inspections — Blair County
Editorials
Frankstown case a lesson for others
Probably, many public officials in the six-county Southern Alleghenies region have not heard about the ethics-violation case involving a supervisor in Blair County’s Frankstown Township. Regardless, most Southern Alleghenies region officials probably would be doing themselves a favor if they sought and reflected upon details of that case. The case can be very instructive.…
Flock uses, safety require more debate
Quarter will make or break lawmakers
PSU must reconsider fraternities
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Adam J. Dunn and Laurie M. St. John, both of Altoona. Christopher M. Dun and Tessa C. Ward, both of Altoona. Morgan L. Dutrow and Bradley L. Baronner, both of Bellwood. Brandon J. Eade and Hannah C.…
Divorces
Deeds — Aug. 29-30
Bankruptcies — Aug. 29-30
Obituaries
Joseph Francis Canole Jr.
Joseph Francis Canole Jr, 80, of Arlington, Va., passed away on Dec. 20, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A graveside gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. In…