Following the annual Veterans Day parade, Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home Commandant Chrissy Dambeck spoke at the Veterans Mall along 11th Avenue. Locals packed downtown Altoona Wednesday afternoon to honor those who fought for their country. Mirror…
Topping it off
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…
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PSU
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Area Life
A reason to be proud
Frankstown Elementary School in Hollidaysburg honored veterans on Tuesday, with students escorting family members…
Local Business
Inflation runs hotter than expected with high prices
IRS raises 2027 standard deduction
Ticker — Nov. 10
Probe into Nvidia CEO weighs on popular shares
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
