Gerald Price lines off the 31st Street practice field in Altoona on Tuesday afternoon for the Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Elementary football teams in the Altoona Football League. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Altoona suspends code officer for Facebook comment
The city has suspended one of its code officers for a “derogatory and insensitive” Facebook comment the officer made Tuesday…
Clearfield man faces charges for explosives after devices found in Altoona apartment
A Clearfield man facing 1,200 felony charges relating to child sexual abuse had a new case filed against him after…
Penn State updates Beaver Stadium seating
When Penn State’s roughly $700 million renovation project at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium is completed for the…
Community celebrates Logan Valley Trail progress
Before it became the newest section of the Logan Valley Trail, the space connecting Becker Road and Lower Riggles Gap…
Lawmakers look to reduce disability support turnover
Low reimbursement rates are contributing to high turnover and staffing shortages at agencies employing direct support professionals, forcing families of…
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Local Sports
Hollidaysburg LL coach well aware of Pennsylvania representative
Pennsylvania is represented in the 2026 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, and…
PSU
Penn State position series
Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player…
Area Life
Lunch with mom
A doe and her fawn graze on the softball field behind Hollidaysburg Area High…
Local Business
Ticker
Former Meta engineer testifies in safety trial A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms. During his second day of testimony Wednesday, Arturo…
US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
Briefcase
ABC network sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses
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…