Air Force veteran Bill Lightner has been a patient at Van Zandt VA Medical Center for 40 years, following a vehicle accident in 1987 in California that ultimately left him paralyzed from the chest down.…
Bellwood-Antis School District student dies after e-bike accident
The Bellwood-Antis community is mourning the loss of a ninth grade student after a weekend bike accident. Ian Ulrich, 14,…
US bans $1B in Canadian imports
WASHINGTON — U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with…
Juniata Elementary School students learn about fire safety
Juniata Elementary School students learned about fire safety awareness Tuesday as the Logan Township United and Altoona fire departments visit…
Altoona man can’t withdraw plea for drug-related offenses
The Pennsylvania Superior Court late last week rejected an appeal by an Altoona man who is serving a state prison…
Fantasy museum developer gets variances for project at former Altoona YMCA building
The company that plans to create a museum for fantasy art in the former Altoona YMCA building — subsequently the…
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PSU coaches also take part in second guessing
Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with coach Matt Campbell,…
Area Life
Seal the deal
Will Ellis applies a coat of WeatherSeal on the fence in front of his…
Local Business
US consumer confidence falls to lowest since 2014
Briefcase: Juniata College earns recognition
Ticker: Rising Treasury yields push stocks down
US, China release $60B product list for tariff cuts
Editorials
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Aside from their beauty, trees can be dangerous, even deadly. While adverse weather conditions such as high winds or heavy rains put varying degrees of stress on these “towers of nature,” there also are uncontrollable natural factors that weaken them as they age. It’s not unlike what humans and animals experience as they grow…
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Tyrone survey laudable
Universities walk tightrope with free speech
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County ADAMS –– Casey; Edward, both of Altoona. Married Oct. 23, 2021. KLING –– Joshua; Amanda E., both of Altoona. Married March 25, 2017. GONDER –– Susan I.; Gary L., both of Altoona. Married April 19, 2023. PFAHLER…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Sept. 26-27
Food inspections — Bedford County
Obituaries
Harry I. Albright
Harry I. Albright, 85, of Sinking Valley, died Sept. 20, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Earl C. and Sue A. (Musselman) Albright. He never married. Harry is survived by a brother, Glenn E. Albright; special cousin, Bob Tremmel; dear friend, Wayne Fleck; and his special…