Jess Steinbauer of Bellwood walks through Calvary Cemetery in Altoona during her lunch break on Tuesday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Former PSU DuBois building reworked
A building at Pennsylvania State University’s branch campus at DuBois will be transformed into a regional manufacturing hub for north…
Penn State Altoona criminal justice group holds First Responders Day at Ivyside campus
The Penn State Altoona criminal justice program held its first First Responders Day Wednesday at the Ivyside campus to honor,…
Bedford County Library executive committee weighs buying building
BEDFORD — The Bedford County Library executive committee will discuss purchasing the library building with commissioners as it continues to…
Area students participate in Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 STEM Keystone Competition
LORETTO — Students in fifth through 12th grade from 20 schools in Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties gathered Wednesday…
Blair County jury watches bodycam footage in alleged assault of Altoona police officers
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blair County jury on Wednesday watched police bodycam footage in which a city man can be heard…
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Local Sports
‘Micah magic:' Blake’s goal lifts Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers over Tyrone in boys soccer
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg junior midfielder Micah Blake has certainly paid his dues, and according…
PSU
PSU point-counterpoint: Can the season be salvaged if the Nittany Lions go 8-4? Yes, a five-game win streak and looking ahead with Manske
No one can debate that — at least on the field — Matt Campbell’s debut season with the Nittany Lions has been underwhelming at best and a budding disaster at worst. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be salvaged. Should Penn State finish by winning its last five, that would be an 8-4 record…
Yeah, sorry not sorry, but I’m out on this Penn State football season, and I don’t…
PSU point-counterpoint: Can the season be salvaged if the Nittany Lions go 8-4? With so much roster turnover, ending strong won’t mean much
LB Rojas anchoring defense through skid
Practice vibes have Campbell feeling good
Area Life
Child’s play
Elliana Randazzo, 7, of Altoona descends a sliding board at Fairview Park on Monday…
Local Business
Economy a preeminent issue for midterm voters
Briefcase: Applebee’s to celebrate Halloween with special offer
Ticker: Dollar General sued for deceptive pricing
The ties that bind: Whether they call it ‘stringing’ or ‘looping,’ tobacco crops important for many N.C. farm families
Editorials
Solutions needed for e-bikes
Amid the issues regarding e-bikes and e-scooters, there is room for additional laudable thought like that of Jim Patterson, chairman of the Logan Township supervisors. Even though the issues, foremost, are state ones because of the public roads, highways, bridges and other infrastructure components involved, there still is room for local-level communities to offer…
Animal abusers should be held accountable
Does Breeze Airlines solve airport’s woes?
Voters should recall skill games failures
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
