Water break

July 31, 2026

Marty Marasco waters the flowers in front of his Monroe Avenue home in Altoona on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Lakemont Partnership disputes breach of lease

Recent court filings by the organization that operates Lakemont Park claim the group has not prevented Blair County from inspecting…

Drug sweep nets 60 suspects in Blair, Cambria counties

JOHNSTOWN — Over the past week and a half, more than 60 alleged drug traffickers have been charged in Blair…

Altoona woman gets 10 years' probation in stabbing

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The city woman charged in 2021 with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old woman in the neck…

Blair Regional YMCA hosts groundbreaking

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Supporters of the Blair Regional YMCA broke ground outside their main campus Friday morning in anticipation of the…

Chernisky Classic event raises $11K for Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association

EBENSBURG — More than $11,000 was donated to the Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association thanks to the 12th annual Chernisky…

Local Sports

Playoff time

Blair County Oil’s Matt Duppstadt steals second base under Lilly Conrad Chiropractic’s Jake Hillard…

Imler’s Poultry, Cumming Motors confident heading to AAABA nationals

West Suburban softball program eyes another World Series crown

Curve pitcher feeling good as August hits

PSU

Big Ten football coaches says league not top heavy

In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues…

Canes QB receives preseason ACC football honors

Senators are still working with Big Ten, SEC on bill

Expansion could end Big Ten football title tilt

Area Life

Beating fears part of life’s journey

It was bad timing when I realized that I was still afraid of heights…

This weekend's puzzles: August 1-2, 2026

‘Chalk’ it up as a win: Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit creative medium

Do you think the war in Iran is worth the cost, even if it means gasoline, heating fuel and groceries are more expensive?

Yes. We can’t put a price on being safe from those who would use nuclear weapons. Yes. But U.S. officials should work harder to make those items more affordable again. No. After the first bombing, I think we were safe from nuclear weapons. No. I don’t believe in war of any type.

Local Business

Added Hangover: Wildfires bring more troubles to France’s wine industry

Local plumbing provider celebrates major milestone

Workplace: A brief look at hires, promotions, awards and honors

Regulators OK robotaxis without steering wheels

Editorials

Human verification essential

Municipalities in this part of Pennsylvania generally feel insulated from the problems affecting big cities. For the most part that is true, especially regarding crime and the challenges — financial and otherwise — associated with providing needed municipal services. Even the issues of cities such as Altoona and Johnstown are of minor scope compared…

Transparency ensures public gets answers

Region must remain great destination

Facing issues best done immediately

Public Records

Divorces

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County WANSLEY — Katherine M.; Adonis B., both of Hollidaysburg. Married May 3, 2010. FITZGERALD — William B., Duncansville; Jennifer, Hollidaysburg. Married June 30, 2007. GRASSER — Abbygale, no address available; Colin, Altoona. Married Oct. 14, 2023. BENNETT…

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