Chriss and John Schezinni of Poochey Chef choose hors d’oeuvres at the Discovery Heritage Center in Altoona prior to the presentation of the Altoona Mirror Hometown Favorites awards on Thursday evening. Mirror photo by Patrick…
Newburg Volunteer Fire Department's takeover of Pinecroft Volunteer Fire Company OK'd
Blair County Judge David Consiglio recently approved the absorption of Pinecroft Volunteer Fire Company of Antis Township by the Newburg…
Penn State University sued by Trump admin
The Department of Justice filed a complaint Thursday against Penn State challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to…
Gun rights advocate expects sales surge
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State may require court filers to verify AI citations
HARRISBURG — “Always double-check your work.” Most people have heard this simple but sage advice at some point in their…
Four New York men arrested in Pennsylvania retail theft scheme spanning 16 counties
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PSU
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Editorials
Public meeting notices keep you informed
As local governments wrap up their end-of-year activities, keep an eye on the public meeting notices being published in the Mirror’s classified advertising section. Since September, local municipal leaders have been holding 2027 budget workshops where they discuss how to spend money and if they need more tax revenue. In addition to adopting 2027…
State must step up toll collections
Keep eye on candidates for next year
Veterans are heart of ’26 campaign
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
Jerome M. Banks
Jerome M. Banks, 60, of Duncansville, previously of Jersey City, N.J., died Oct. 28 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 24, 1966, son of the late Benjamin and Ethel Banks. He is also preceded in death by brothers Tony and Benjamin Jr. He is survived by his life partner of…