In the aftermath of the fourth derailment this year Friday on the Norfolk Southern mainline near Altoona, U.S. Rep. John Joyce, R-13th District, Monday sent letters to the Federal Railroad Administration and Norfolk Southern, asking…
Under investigation
Bellwood Police Chief Joe Schlecht investigates an accident involving a United Parcels Service truck that pinned a parked sedan into…
Altoona Water Authority approves interconnection deal to provide Tyrone backup
The Altoona Water Authority board recently approved an interconnection agreement with the Tyrone Borough Authority that would provide a backup…
Shapiro signs ‘Beagle Bill,’ school cellphone ban into law
A law signed Thursday by Gov. Josh Shapiro will end the use of a potentially harmful chemical in IV lines…
Local songwriters getting ‘batty’
Two local songwriters, Bill Dann and Jack Servello, composed a new Halloween song that’s getting some decent airplay on some…
Convicted murderer’s life sentence upheld
The first-degree murder conviction and life sentence imposed on a former Blairsville man for the strangulation death of his girlfriend,…
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Local Sports
Tigers tennis wins LHAC again
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PSU
Nittany Lions mens hoops pick up exhibition win
PHILADELPHIA — The Penn State men’s basketball team finished up its exhibition season on…
Area Life
There they went: Local Steelers fans make trek to cheer team in Paris
A couple of Altoona die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fans had an “incredible experience” cheering on…
Local Business
Briefcase: Business news of local interest
Applebee’s to celebrate Halloween with special offer This Halloween, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations owned and operated by Flynn Group, the largest Applebee’s franchisee in America, are giving families another reason to celebrate with a special offer for kids. On Saturday, families who dine in at participating Applebee’s locations can enjoy two free…
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
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
