BELLWOOD — A last-minute $10,000 grant pushed Myers Elementary School past its goal of $20,000 to build a well in South Sudan. The grant from Xylem Water Solutions & Water Technology helped the school raise…
Local schools ready for ban on cellphones
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday signed into law a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban, prohibiting students from using their cellphones throughout…
Altoona Parking Authority must spend $70,000 by end of year
The Altoona Parking Authority must spend $70,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on parking technology before an end-of-the-year…
Large garage in residential area of Logan Township angers neighbors
Kiley Snyder of Hillside Drive off Avalon Road in Logan Township used to call his neighbor John McTigue “dad,” and…
Blair County's Shop with a Cop expands
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County’s Shop with a Cop program is adding a second shopping location as it enters its third…
Bedford County 911 requests tower equipment funds
BEDFORD — The Bedford County Department of Emergency Services will need to replace emergency equipment in eight towers to ensure…
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Local Sports
Steelers winning the games they’re supposed to win
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers knows what a playoff team looks like. And while the…
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
Green thumb
Maureen McGough cleans out the garden in her yard next to her East Street…
Local Business
Economy a preeminent issue for midterm voters
Briefcase: Applebee’s to celebrate Halloween with special offer
Ticker: Dollar General sued for deceptive pricing
The ties that bind: Whether they call it ‘stringing’ or ‘looping,’ tobacco crops important for many N.C. farm families
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
