HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County Chief Public Defender has filed paperwork challenging the legality of a 71-year-old city man’s July detention that left him bruised and bloody, allegedly at the hands of the arresting officer.…
Nominations sought for Season of Sharing recipient
The Mirror is seeking nominations for its 2026 Season of Sharing recipient. Launched in 2005, Season of Sharing uses the…
Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. aims to form group to buy Logan Valley Mall
The Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. is working to facilitate an effort to form a local investor group with the goal…
Median tree removals to begin along South Logan Boulevard
As part of an ongoing PennDOT drainage improvement project along Route 36 in Blair County, the contractor will be removing…
Central Cambria slated to hold public hearing on Jackson Elementary closure
EBENSBURG — The Central Cambria School Board will hold a public hearing at the end of October to hear the…
Local pumpkin growers expecting great year
It looks like a good year for area pumpkin growers. “For the most part, it seems like the individuals I…
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Local Sports
Getting the ‘Brawl’ rolling: Bellwood-Antis wastes no time in jumping on rival Tyrone
BELLWOOD — Just a week after giving up a pair of interceptions returned for…
PSU
Penn State coach’s honesty worth mentioning once more
We’re still in the early stages of Matt Campbell — it’s too soon to…
Area Life
Surveying the scene
Penn State Altoona juniors Conrad Schlenker (left) and Leo Candelaria do an elevation survey…
Local Business
Vines in decline: California grape farmers struggling to sell
Apple’s iOS27 holds useful new features
Chinese auto companies race on EV technologies
CD rates — Sept. 26-27
Editorials
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is seeking help from Washington. You might already be asking, “Why should that be of interest to me?” Actually, it should be of interest to everyone. According to a report in the Sept. 15 edition of the Wall Street Journal, Carr wants authorization to jam cell signals and permission…
Tyrone survey laudable
Universities walk tightrope with free speech
There is hope for malls, but it’s dim
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
