BEDFORD — A private jet operated by two pilots crashed in an empty field shortly after takeoff Wednesday morning from the Bedford County Airport. The pilots suffered only minor injuries and were taken to UPMC…
Group pushes for skill games extension
A group of lawmakers are planning a last-minute play to extend the Supreme Court’s Oct. 13 deadline concerning so-called “skill…
Blair County commissioners to increase pension plan funding
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County Retirement Board is recommending commissioners budget nearly $304,000 more in 2027 toward supporting the county’s…
Blair DA withdraws all charges against Tyrone man after witness alleges statement was coerced
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County District Attorney’s Office withdrew all charges in mid-September against a Tyrone man accused of selling…
Duncansville woman’s post-conviction relief petition rejected
A Blair County judge denied and dismissed the petition for post-conviction relief filed by the Duncansville woman serving life without…
Blair County District Attorney's office supports stay in second-degree murder appeal
A former Altoona man serving two life terms for the murders and robbery of an elderly Altoona couple in 2002…
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High school football: Week 7
FRIDAY Altoona (4-2) at Bishop McDevitt (5-1), 7 Notable: The Crusaders are a pass-first team, and QB Sebastian Williams has thrown for 1,387 yards this year. Bedford (2-4) at Somerset (0-6), 7 Notable: The Bisons scored 20 points in a game for the first time this season in last week’s 22-13 win. Central Cambria…
Team Offense Defense Lineman Special teams Altoona Mekhi Jackson Luke Geishauser Aidyn Lynch Lucas Snyder Bedford…
High school football players of the week
PASSING CMP ATT INT YDS TD Albarano, H 52 112 2 806 8 Muthler, C 58…
Area high school football statistics
Penguins send forward Filip Hallander to Edmonton in exchange for defenseman Spencer Stastney
PSU
PSU football must figure out how to stop ground game
Following are the highlights of head coach Matt Campbell, defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, quarterback…
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State women’s basketball team found out on Tuesday it will have…
TV schedule released for PSU women hoops
Tough enough?: Penn State disappointed in its physicality
Penn State-Northwestern report card
Area Life
Harvest time
A crew from Rodney Metzler Farms harvests a field of corn for silage on…
Local Business
Fed: Another rate hike likely coming this year
WASHINGTON — Most Federal Reserve officials expect that another interest rate increase will likely be needed this year to combat inflation, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank’s most recent meeting. The officials unanimously agreed that inflation was still elevated and had not made much progress toward their 2% target in recent…
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Iran devalues currency amid conflict
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Editorials
Mall land offers many use options
It will be a boost of great potential if the Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation is successful in “constructing” the foundation for purchase of the Logan Valley Mall by an apparently yet-to-be-finalized investor group. If all of the pieces of the purchase puzzle come together, as envisioned, the road presumably will be paved for revitalization…
Community urged to share in outreach
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County BOWMASTER — Alexander M., Duncansville; Abbie L., no address available. Married July 12, 2021. LOWERY — Alicia, Hollidaysburg; Tyrone, Altoona. Married Dec. 5, 2014. BEAUCHAMP — Barbara C., Hollidaysburg; Stephen Jr., Buxton, Maine. Married Aug. 6, 2000.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Oct. 3-4
Bankruptcies — Oct. 3-4
Obituaries
