James Sweeney, a two-time Emmy winner, spent his teenage years doodling in the back of classrooms at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School. “But I paid attention in class and developed my love for the arts,”…
Child advocacy centers to get funds from new fines on convicted sex offenders
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to create a new fine on convicted sex offenders to help fund organizations that…
Disabled ICE detainee left to languish in Cambria County Prison
When her contractions hit at dawn, Wendys Martinez eased down the steep-pitched stairs of her rowhome and called a stranger…
McCormick wants SKorea, Japan to help against China
Following a four-day trip to South Korea and Japan earlier this month, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., emphasized the importance…
Down the line
Central Blair Recreation assistant superintendent of parks Jason Johnson mows outside the Vets Field fence along 24th Street in Altoona…
Logan Township official suggests e-bike task force
Logan Township supervisors Chairman Jim Patterson Thursday suggested that Blair County municipalities should convene a task force to look into…
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Local Sports
Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
MILWAUKEE — Four-run deficits don't discourage the Milwaukee Brewers this October, not with those…
PSU
Say ‘bye’ to first half of PSU football season
Bye weeks during the college football season typically give fans additional time to step…
Area Life
Bird’s eye view
Fall foliage enthusiasts ride the chairlift at Blue Knob Ski Resort on Sunday afternoon.…
Local Business
The ties that bind: Whether they call it ‘stringing’ or ‘looping,’ tobacco crops important for many N.C. farm families
No lost sleep in these decisions
Survey: Worker health insurance costs keep climbing
Operation Our Town: Nonprofit of the Month
Editorials
Animal abusers should be held accountable
A proposed state law that many right-thinking people in Pennsylvania might have considered to be a no-brainer or slam dunk in terms of virtually unanimous approval — creation of a registry of animal abuse offenders — is being greeted with a reception somewhat less enthusiastic. It’s unfortunate that the measure, which could be a…
Does Breeze Airlines solve airport’s woes?
Voters should recall skill games failures
College wise to consider all options
Public Records
Divorces Oct. 24-25, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SHUNK –– Alissa, Potomac, Md.; Jonathan, Altoona. Married April 11, 2023. KOCH –– Robert A., Altoona; Angela R., Jensen Beach, Fla. Married Oct. 5, 2022. BLATTENBERGER –– Andrew L.; Tracy L., both of Martinsburg. Married Aug. 31,…
Marriage licenses Oct. 24-25, 2026
Deeds — Oct. 24-25
Bankruptcies — Oct. 24-25
Obituaries
