Sarah Adams (left) and Michelle Wilt, both of Altoona, admire the art from the Downtown Altoona Mural Project along 11th Avenue as they make their way to the Farmers Market at Heritage Plaza on Thursday…
Search for new Spring Cove school superintendent continues
Members of the Spring Cove School Board are still searching for a superintendent as the beginning of the school year…
Man who kidnapped woman at gunpoint gets 7.5 to 20 years
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The ex-girlfriend of a city man who kidnapped her at gunpoint last year told him that he was…
Sheriff’s office to get rolling on e-bike
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is accepting the donation of an e-bike for use by the sheriff’s office during special events…
Court upholds lengthy sentence for man who traded drugs for sexual favors with minors
The Pennsylvania Superior Court this week upheld a lengthy prison sentence imposed on a Tyrone man convicted of trading marijuana…
Dems narrow 2028 convention sites
Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia…
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Local Sports
Old-timers game to raise funds for area ballfields
The Booker T. Washington Revitalization Corporation is a community-focused non-profit organization based in Altoona…
PSU
Universities expanding ways to make money for college football teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — You’ve heard about the patches coming soon to a college football…
Area Life
On a roll
Ethan Clark of Altoona dodges branches as he travels south on along Broad Avenue…
Local Business
Briefcase: Business news of local interest
CARLISLE Giant Company supporting healthier choices As families across the East Coast head back to school, The Giant Company and Partnership for a Healthier America are teaming up to make the healthier choice the easier choice, turning everyday grocery runs into support for neighbors facing hunger. From Aug. 21 through Sept. 3, Giant and…
US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
Briefcase: Giant offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations
Ticker: Former Meta engineer testifies in safety trial
Editorials
Digging for change in parking
In Hollidaysburg, the days of “digging” for change to insert into a parking meter are winding down. However, the new electronic meter system that is expected to be fully operational at the beginning of 2027 might not be welcomed by all motorists — at least not initially. Unhappiness won’t be surprising, if it evolves.…
Legalized pot plan a reason for concern
Being fiscally responsible is now costly
Without trust, officers can’t do their jobs
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Christopher D. Breisacher and Jill Merrits, both of Williamsburg. Davidalan C. Brewster and Victoria M. Williams, both of Williamsburg. Samuel L. Britt and Brandi R. Rupert, both of Altoona. Monet M. Brooks and Tyler M. Koehle, both…
Divorces
Deeds — Aug. 15-16
Bankruptcies — Aug. 15-16
Obituaries
Lenora Benson
Lenora Benson, 102, formerly of Duncansville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born in Foot of Ten, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Lenora (Hicks) Grove. She married Paul R. Benson Sr. on Aug. 19, 1941, at Grace Lutheran…