A big contingent of square dancers descended Thursday on the Blair County Convention Center to start their fall festival weekend. The Pennsylvania Square & Round Dance Federation’s “Fabulous Fall Festival” is expected to attract about…
Jury finds Virginia Beach man guilty in case of Logan Township kidnapping
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Virginia Beach man on trial for kidnapping two children alongside their mother in September 2025 was convicted…
Blair County commissioners seek height allowance for Juniata Eighth Street bridge
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County commissioners will ask the public utility commission to consider allowing a shorter height for the…
Senate OKs bill allowing banks to freeze senior fraud
Bank employees would be empowered to freeze financial transactions if they believe an elderly person is being targeted by fraudsters…
Two Altoona brothers arrested in alleged attack
Two city brothers are behind bars for their alleged role in an alleged attack on a teen that resulted in…
Judge denies Altoona man’s appeal of conviction for role in drug-trafficking ring
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A senior Adams County judge on Monday denied and dismissed the petition for post-conviction relief filed by a…
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Sorting through the blue and white mailbag: Neil: And how about grading the head…
Area Life
Move and Groove: People with Down syndrome, other disabilities find their rhythm in Indiana dance program
FISHERS, Ind. — Finn Vester, who has autism and Down syndrome, tried a martial…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed wearing dresses, heels and lots of jewelry.…
Life’s too short to not dress creatively
World’s driest desert covered in wildflowers
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Local Business
From Trash to Treasures: Pandora opens $150M jewelry factory powered by renewable energy
Puerto Rico faces a record electric rate
Workplace — Oct. 3-4
CD rates — Oct. 3-4
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
Deeds — Oct. 3-4
Blair County Jeffrey E. II and Rebecca A. Sprow to Stephen M. Rodack, 3809-11 Broad Ave., Altoona, $186,500. Gail E. Granville to Mallery Rental Properties LLC, property in Altoona, $30,000. Paul W. Carnell to Amanda Ferguson, property in North Woodbury Township, $130,000. Legacy Land Development Group Inc. to Michael A. and Kathy L. Gabella,…
Bankruptcies — Oct. 3-4
Food inspections — Blair County
Divorces
Obituaries
Kenneth ‘Gene’ Berkheimer
Kenneth “Gene” Berkheimer, 76, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late Kenneth Edward and Alice Ruth Berkheimer. He is survived by four children; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Gene was a U.S. Navy veteran. The family is grateful for the friendship and support Mr. Berkheimer received from…