Frankstown Elementary School in Hollidaysburg honored veterans on Tuesday, with students escorting family members and friends who have served. From left, fifth grader Brooks Painter and second grader Pearl Painter, with their father, Jared Painter,…
Chicken farm has Blair Township residents aflutter
About 60 residents of the Penn Farms area overflowed the Blair Township meeting room Tuesday, all of them in opposition…
Service ‘a way of life’ for military veterans
Members of the Juniata Gap Student Council and the Kindness Club placed their hands over their hearts for the National…
Cove historian’s columns preserved for posterity
History and writing have been at the forefront of Navy veteran James Wentz’s career, as he’s spent a lifetime serving…
Altoona Area School District, support staff union discuss contract
The Altoona Area School District and the Altoona Area Education Support Professionals of Pennsylvania may soon reach an agreement on…
Tyrone Area School District says it won’t exceed Act 1 Index if taxes increase
The Tyrone Area School Board on Tuesday approved an annual resolution stating that, if officials raise taxes next year, they…
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PSU
CFP officially expanding to 24-team field
College football will expand its playoff to 24 teams beginning next year in a…
Penn State prevents history from repeating itself
Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 28-25 victory over Washington on Saturday at…
PSU-Washington highs & lows
Ham in ‘stable’ condition
Area Life
Topping it off
An audience member sports a patriotic hat during the Van Zandt VA Medical Center’s Veterans Day service Tuesday morning. Mirror photo by Holly Claycomb
Local Business
Inflation runs hotter than expected with high prices
WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month as the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week’s midterm elections appear likely to pose ongoing challenges for the White House and the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index rose 0.4% from September to October, the Labor Department said Tuesday, down…
IRS raises 2027 standard deduction
Probe into Nvidia CEO weighs on popular shares
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Editorials
Veterans sacrificed for our rights
Although this special day — Veterans Day — honors all of this nation’s military personnel who served honorably, those living and dead, it’s an important day to deliver a message on behalf of Americans’ right to know, for veterans and non-veterans alike. That message applies to the current war with Iran. Specifically, it deals…
Public meeting notices keep you informed
State must step up toll collections
Keep eye on candidates for next year
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SMITH — Saje, Altoona; Tierney Peters, New Oxford. Married June 1, 2025. BRUNNER — Florene, no address available; Jeffrey, Altoona. Married Dec. 26, 2002. BROWN — Megan A.; Christopher A., both of Claysburg. Married June 30, 2001.…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Nov. 7-8
Bankruptcies — Nov. 7-8
Obituaries
