BEDFORD — Omni Bedford Springs Resort now features an edible version of itself. For the past five years, the resort’s pastry department has displayed large-scale gingerbread creations in the lobby, including houses, villages and even…
Blair Township residents express concerns about proposed egg farm
Several area residents Monday expressed concerns at a meeting of the Blair Township Planning Commission that an egg farm with…
Authority fees to fund EMS discussed at AMED meeting
During a recent discussion about a modest decrease in call volume for AMED and the fiscal challenges connected with the…
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications open
The 2026-27 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program season is now open, with applications being accepted now through April 23, 2027.…
Draft of Portage Borough operating budget shows decrease in deficit
PORTAGE — A first draft of the 2027 proposed Portage Borough operating budget shows no property tax increase and has…
Funding supports bus trips to prisons
Families of incarcerated people will once again have access to affordable bus transportation to visit their loved ones, following a…
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Local Sports
Central Cambria teams win again
PORTAGE — Saturday was another great day for the Central Cambria Red Devil cross…
PSU
Cam Wallace rushes to forefront
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State coach Matt Campbell has said several times this season…
Penn State breathes some life into season
Men: Canisius at Penn State Tipoff: 7:30 p.m., Bryce Jordan Center, University Park Records: Canisius (0-0),…
Hoops du Jour — Nov. 2
PSU-Purdue Highs & Lows
Area Life
Double duty
Tom Sanker mows the grass and leaves on his lawn adjacent to his 49th…
Local Business
Briefcase
Beach Bunny Tanning holds grand opening Beach Bunny Tanning (formerly South Beach Tanning Co.) held its grand opening Saturday at 2200 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona. Beach Bunny Tanning features 14 UV tanning units and a VersaSpa sunless spray tanning system, providing a variety of options to suit individual preferences. With equipment from Ergoline, ProSun…
Success of Excess: Surplus City celebrating 50 years in business
How to best use your new AI agent
EU leaders laud Canada during summit
Editorials
Veterans are heart of ’26 campaign
Over the past two decades, the U.S. economy has experienced ups and downs, but the Mirror’s annual Season of Sharing fundraising campaign has remained steady in its ability to raise money for a good cause. That speaks well for this area’s spirit of generosity, as well as for the individuals who have remained consistent…
Will not feeding stray cats solve the problem?
Solutions needed for e-bikes
Animal abusers should be held accountable
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Hunter L. Romano and Kianna N. Freet, both of Duncansville. Nathaniel T. Rome and Leslie I. Stuller, both of Sproul. Brandon N. Ross and Sarah E. Demkovitch, both of Altoona. Aaron T. Rutherford and Melissa A. McCahan,…
Divorces
Deeds — Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Divorces Oct. 24-25, 2026
Obituaries
Daniel E. Barr
Daniel E. Barr, 64, Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter Sr. and Janet (Colella) Barr. Surviving are his wife, Kathy; his son, Daniel; four stepchildren: John, Jason, Erin and Lindsay; five grandchildren; and five siblings: Michael, Ramblem, Walter Jr., Susan and Pamela. He was preceded in death…