Rory McManus, 2, launches his Stomp Rocket at his “Mimi’s” home in Hollidaysburg on Tuesday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Lakemont Park dispute nearing settlement
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The legal dispute over Lakemont Park operations between the county and the park’s management team appears to be…
Bedford recovers $250,000 in bilked money
An Illinois man has been accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Bedford County, but the money has been recovered, county…
Altoona Water Authority considers forgiving water liens on blighted property
A city Redevelopment Authority representative on Thursday asked the board of the Altoona Water Authority to forgive an outstanding water…
Hollidaysburg Area School District files petition to dismiss teachers’ lawsuit over LGBTQ+ classroom displays
The Hollidaysburg Area School District and its top officials filed a petition late last week asking a federal judge to…
Blair County bridge will honor local WWII heroes
A Blair County bridge will be renamed to honor Jack and Sheldon Chambers, cousins from Altoona who fought in World…
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High on the quarterback; defense not quite there yet at Penn State
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Try before you buy
Kaden Henderson (left), 17, watches Elijah Weaver, 15, both of Hollidaysburg, try out a…
Local Business
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Editorials
Pennsylvania lawmakers stumble on e-bike regulations
The Pennsylvania General Assembly, too often slow to react and slow to act, is again living up to that dubious, unflattering reputation, this time regarding e-bikes and e-scooters. Rather than already having properly addressed those topics with the best interests of the Keystone State and its residents in mind, the General Assembly continues to…
New train service needs local support
Norfolk Southern issues far from resolved
Frankstown case a lesson for others
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County BECKER –– Terry; Tory, both of Altoona. Married July 24, 2009. KIDD –– Matthew S., Hollidaysburg; Jessica K., Sproul. Married June 1, 2009. McGARVEY –– Dirk, Van Cleave, Mich.; Brooke, Tyrone. Married Dec. 4, 2013. IGOU ––…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Sept. 12-13
Bankruptcies — Sept. 12-13
Obituaries
Frank T. Bracciale
Frank T. Bracciale, 82, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at home. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Friends will also be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at…