LORETTO — Altoona native Army veteran Joseph Keirn’s lifelong mission has been to honor the lives of those who served in America’s Second World War. Keirn collected artifacts from local soldiers for many years after…
Bedford County Courts announce launch of Impaired Driving Court
Beginning in December, Bedford County will expand its Treatment Court program with the addition of a new Impaired Driving Court,…
Altoona City Council's proposed budget holds line on taxes
City Council Monday introduced a tentative budget that calls for no increase in property tax, despite a projected operating deficit.…
Photographic memory: Former Navy chaplains reunite, reminisce over WWII-era photo
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A picture is worth a thousand words. And a thousand memories, if you ask former Navy chaplains Father…
Adam Sheetz, grandson of Sheetz founder, to take on expanded leadership role
Adam Sheetz, grandson of Sheetz founder Bob Sheetz, will advance to the role of president and chief operating officer effective…
State Superior Court tosses Clearfield woman’s conviction in alleged murder plot
The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Friday vacated the conviction and life sentence of a Clearfield County woman who, with her…
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Local Sports
Steelers holding out hope on Pittman
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers, like a lot of playoff contenders, could use some…
PSU
CFP officially expanding to 24-team field
College football will expand its playoff to 24 teams beginning next year in a…
Penn State prevents history from repeating itself
Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 28-25 victory over Washington on Saturday at…
PSU-Washington highs & lows
Ham in ‘stable’ condition
Area Life
Teamwork
Wayne Ferry (left) and Mason Noel of the Altoona Department of Public Works double…
Local Business
Probe into Nvidia CEO weighs on popular shares
Briefcase: Eat’n Park kicks off Caring for Kids campaign
Nvidia’s CEO investigation puts spotlight on personal life
Ticker — Nov. 9
Editorials
Public meeting notices keep you informed
As local governments wrap up their end-of-year activities, keep an eye on the public meeting notices being published in the Mirror’s classified advertising section. Since September, local municipal leaders have been holding 2027 budget workshops where they discuss how to spend money and if they need more tax revenue. In addition to adopting 2027…
State must step up toll collections
Keep eye on candidates for next year
Veterans are heart of ’26 campaign
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SMITH — Saje, Altoona; Tierney Peters, New Oxford. Married June 1, 2025. BRUNNER — Florene, no address available; Jeffrey, Altoona. Married Dec. 26, 2002. BROWN — Megan A.; Christopher A., both of Claysburg. Married June 30, 2001.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Nov. 7-8
Bankruptcies — Nov. 7-8
Obituaries
