Altoona City Department of Public Works employee Cody Weamer removes the summer plants from a basket on a light pole along 11th Avenue on Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
One dead in attempted murder-suicide in Altoona
A 54-year-old Altoona man allegedly shot his wife, injuring her critically, then shot himself Monday morning in an attempted murder-suicide,…
Altoona Fire Department recognizes 4 students
Thirteen-year-old Liam DeLeo of Cherry Grove in Altoona is a quiet kid, according to his grandmother, Mary Ellen DeHaas, but…
Measles outbreak largest in decades
Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials said Monday, making it the largest state outbreak in…
Cresson tavern owner remembered for community impact
During the early days of PJ’s Tavern, owner Patrick J. Sloan almost threw in the towel before someone advised him…
Control of state House, Senate on ballot in 2026
HARRISBURG — Control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly is on the ballot in 2026, and a handful of seats will…
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Local Sports
Mountain Lions, Golden Tigers boys soccer must settle for tie
When Altoona and Hollidaysburg meet in just about any varsity sport, it’s inevitably a…
PSU
Tough enough?: Penn State disappointed in its physicality
It didn’t take long for Matt Campbell to trace the biggest reason for Penn…
Area Life
Touching up
David Gildea paints the front porch steps of his North Juniata Street home in…
Local Business
Ag Career Days returns to Blair County
The Altoona Blair County Development Corporation, in partnership with the Blair County Chamber’s Agriculture Committee, is celebrating the return of the Agriculture Career Days event. This year, the event will be held on Oct. 7 and 8 at the Morrisons Cove Memorial Park in Martinsburg. The event is open to all the seventh grade…
From Trash to Treasures: Pandora opens $150M jewelry factory powered by renewable energy
Puerto Rico faces a record electric rate
Workplace — Oct. 3-4
Editorials
Community urged to share in outreach
Uncertainty is a very real part of all fund-raising campaigns. The main uncertainty is whether the cause for which money is being raised — or whatever else is being sought — will be deemed by potential contributors as worthy of their support. Even large-scale fundraising such as what Penn State University’s annual dance marathon…
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Tyrone survey laudable
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County BOWMASTER — Alexander M., Duncansville; Abbie L., no address available. Married July 12, 2021. LOWERY — Alicia, Hollidaysburg; Tyrone, Altoona. Married Dec. 5, 2014. BEAUCHAMP — Barbara C., Hollidaysburg; Stephen Jr., Buxton, Maine. Married Aug. 6, 2000.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Oct. 3-4
Bankruptcies — Oct. 3-4
Obituaries
