Breaking News

Moshannon Valley Processing Center detainee files lawsuit, claiming his detention illegal

A native of India, who contends his detention in the Moshannon Valley Processing Center is illegal, has filed a federal petition seeking release from the facility, or, at the very least, that he receive a bond hearing. The petition was filed late last week by Philadelphia attorney Rizwan M. Khalid who represents the citizen of India, Nikhil Chauban. The petition claims that Chauban was apprehended by United States Border Patrol near Mooers, N.Y., which is located on the United States-Canadian border. His date of apprehension was June 16, 2024. Like many residents of Moshannon Valley,…

Handy dad

Steve Brumbaugh paints above the garage on his daughter's home on Lyndale Road in Altoona on Tuesday afternoon. Mirror photo…

Voter roll upkeep draws attention

Doing upkeep on Pennsylvania’s voter rolls is usually a low-key job attracting little public attention. But the Department of State…

.

Local Sports

PSU

Area Life

All aboard

All aboard

The westbound Amtrak “Pennsylvanian” heads toward Pittsburgh from New York City after emerging from…

Do you gamble — either through the Pennsylvania Lottery, a casino (online or in person) or on skill games?

Local Business

Briefcase: Business news of local interest

Panera unveils fall flavors Flynn Group LP, Panera Bread’s second-largest franchisee in America, is welcoming the return of fall flavors with its “Pumpkin Spice Everything Party.” The seasonal celebration puts pumpkin spice in the spotlight, bringing a mix of new and returning favorites to Panera Bread menus across Flynn Group’s restaurants. With something for…

Editorials

Healthcare cuts hurt Americans

One of the federal government’s great achievements this century was making health insurance affordable to millions more Americans. In 2010, nearly 18% of people under 65 lacked insurance. By 2024, the rate had fallen below 10%, thanks to the Affordable Care Act and later legislation that built on it. President Trump and congressional Republicans…

Public Records

Marriage licenses

Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Jeremiah S. Clark and Cassie L. M. Pierce, both of Hollidaysburg. Zachary L. Colyer, Altoona, and Alexis S. Dodson, Duncansville. Weston T. Cooper and Noelle R. Kerr, both of Altoona. Blake E. Counselman and Samantha B. Fink,…

Obituaries