Blair County boasts a rich industrial past driven by the 19th-century iron trade, the expansion of early canal and transport networks and its rise to a world leader in railroading through the Pennsylvania Railroad. The…
Public voices concerns to Altoona Area School Board
Public comment dominated the majority of the Altoona Area School Board meeting Monday, as district employees addressed ongoing contract talks…
Healthy Lands Week promotes stewardship, volunteerism
BEDFORD — Pennsylvania Healthy Lands Week encouraged volunteers to roll up their sleeves Monday after planting native trees around Shawnee…
Downtown Altoona parking improvements discussed
At a City Council workshop Monday, Altoona Parking Authority manager David Curtis told council members about policies he’s enacted since…
Fraud ring suspect says co-defendant coerced him
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A member of an alleged fraud ring told a Blair County jury Monday morning that he was coerced…
Panel weighs 3-year pause on sales of AI-enabled toys
House lawmakers weighed putting a moratorium on AI Chatbots in children’s toys during a committee hearing Monday. The House Communications…
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Local Sports
Bucs have key roster decisions to make in offseason
With the Pittsburgh Pirates facing a playoffs-or-bust scenario in 2026 after a disappointing 71-91…
PSU
Stunning loss to Wisconsin ‘will eat at’ Campbell
UNIVERSITY PARK — Well, we all knew Matt Campbell wasn’t going to go undefeated.…
Area Life
Marking a milestone
Tyrone Mayor John Harlow shovels dirt around the borough’s Liberty Tree, which was planted…
Local Business
US, China release $60B product list for tariff cuts
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Nvidia unveils AI security platform
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Editorials
Williamsburg tree issues require bids
Aside from their beauty, trees can be dangerous, even deadly. While adverse weather conditions such as high winds or heavy rains put varying degrees of stress on these “towers of nature,” there also are uncontrollable natural factors that weaken them as they age. It’s not unlike what humans and animals experience as they grow…
Georgia issue is a problem all prisons face
Tyrone survey laudable
Universities walk tightrope with free speech
Public Records
Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County ADAMS –– Casey; Edward, both of Altoona. Married Oct. 23, 2021. KLING –– Joshua; Amanda E., both of Altoona. Married March 25, 2017. GONDER –– Susan I.; Gary L., both of Altoona. Married April 19, 2023. PFAHLER…
Marriage licenses
Deeds — Sept. 26-27
Food inspections — Bedford County
Obituaries
