Hollidaysburg Area senior Sophia McClelland paints final touches on her Rapunzel-themed parking spot. She included a Bible-inspired quote, “Be the light,” at the bottom of her space because her father always said it to her…
Altoona Area High School renames science commons
The Altoona Area High School science commons was renamed and dedicated Monday as the AAHS Innovation Center, in honor of…
Mangione’s state trial put on hold
NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which was slated to…
Former, current Penn State University students charged in cocaine trafficking ring
Two former Penn State University students are accused of heading a large-scale cocaine distribution network that operated in and around…
Some charter students lose access to yellow buses
Two weeks before the start of classes at his all-boys charter school near Pittsburgh, founder Darryl Canady received an email…
Bellwood man convicted of rape charges
The Bellwood man accused of raping an unconscious woman in March 2021 was convicted Wednesday of rape and related charges…
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Local Sports
Early 8-1 deficit too much for Bucs in loss to Tigers
On deck Tonight: Detroit at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m. Pitchers: Tigers RHP Keider Montero (9-7)…
PSU
Penn State position series
Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player…
Area Life
Eye on the prize
Russ Todd of Hollidaysburg putts on Hole #1 on the HASD Disc Golf Course…
Local Business
US stocks edge further from record oil price rise
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks edged further from their record heights on Monday after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% but remains near its all-time high set Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 272 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped…
Small group to feature forage identification
States take Meta to trial in California
Built to scale: A 3-story Hoosier cabinet in Indiana celebrates an American kitchen icon
Editorials
Legalized pot plan a reason for concern
There are destined to be many “consider this” calls in response to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman and more than a dozen of his Democratic colleagues’ calls for ending the federal ban on marijuana. The senators are supporting the reintroduction of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which, according to Fetterman, would remove cannabis…
Being fiscally responsible is now costly
Without trust, officers can’t do their jobs
We must imagine a new way forward
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Christopher D. Breisacher and Jill Merrits, both of Williamsburg. Davidalan C. Brewster and Victoria M. Williams, both of Williamsburg. Samuel L. Britt and Brandi R. Rupert, both of Altoona. Monet M. Brooks and Tyler M. Koehle, both…
Divorces
Deeds — Aug. 15-16
Bankruptcies — Aug. 15-16
Obituaries
Greta Burke
Greta A. Burke, 54, Claysburg, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Friends will be received from 4 until the 7 p.m. funeral service Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Harry E. Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Claysburg. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.