Pennsylvania’s system of state parks generated more than $16 for every tax dollar spent to operate them, according to a new analysis by Penn State researchers released Thursday by the Department of Conservation and Natural…
Nonprofit group to give away tree saplings to Altoona residents
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light is giving away hundreds of free trees later this week at ArtsAltoona to people with…
Hotel industry the right fit for Bedford Springs manager
BEDFORD — Amanda Burroughs knew from a very young age what she wanted to do for a career. “I always…
Blair County planners give nod to Penn Central Building parking lot in downtown Altoona
Blair County Planning Commission members Thursday gave a favorable review to plans for a parking lot for the Penn Central…
Bellwood-Antis Public Library hosts annual Election Day soup, bake sale
Bellwood-Antis Public Library’s annual Election Day Soup & Bake Sale will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3. The sale will begin…
Pennsylvania law expands protections against AI abuse, hazing
Bipartisan legislation to help protect young people from specific AI content and hazing is now state law. Gov. Josh Shapiro…
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Local Sports
Altoona playoff game now on the road
The Altoona Area High School football team's District 6-8-10 Class 6A semifinal game this…
USC upsets No. 2 Ohio State as ranked teams keep falling
PITTSBURGH — Freshman running back Damon Ferguson ran for a season-high 185 yards and a touchdown…
Damon Ferguson Jr. runs for a season-high 185 yards and 2 TDs as Pitt drills Georgia Tech 34-11
Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
PSU
Penn State gets first Big Ten win of season over Purdue, 31-17
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State finally got its long-awaited payday that has been long…
Area Life
It’s in the bag
Abby Beckel bags raked leaves in the backyard of her Garber Street home in…
Local Business
Success of Excess: Surplus City celebrating 50 years in business
How to best use your new AI agent
EU leaders laud Canada during summit
Tech stock sell-off deepens as S&P 500 takes a tumble
Editorials
Veterans are heart of ’26 campaign
Over the past two decades, the U.S. economy has experienced ups and downs, but the Mirror’s annual Season of Sharing fundraising campaign has remained steady in its ability to raise money for a good cause. That speaks well for this area’s spirit of generosity, as well as for the individuals who have remained consistent…
Will not feeding stray cats solve the problem?
Solutions needed for e-bikes
Animal abusers should be held accountable
Public Records
Marriage licenses
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Hunter L. Romano and Kianna N. Freet, both of Duncansville. Nathaniel T. Rome and Leslie I. Stuller, both of Sproul. Brandon N. Ross and Sarah E. Demkovitch, both of Altoona. Aaron T. Rutherford and Melissa A. McCahan,…
Divorces
Deeds — Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Divorces Oct. 24-25, 2026
Obituaries
Joseph Edward Blyth Jr.
Joseph Edward Blyth Jr., 54, of Beaver, formerly of Altoona, passed away Oct. 13, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Joseph Blyth Sr. and Jennifer Lynn Aber, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Draven and Gemini; and sons, Joseph and Christopher; his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and…