NEW ENTERPRISE — The roads around New Enterprise are flanked by grassy fields and crops, livestock — cows, horses, goats, sheep and chickens — and backyard pets, like dogs and cats. But, for those with…
Penn Cambria student honored for saving classmate
CRESSON — The Penn Cambria School Board recognized one of its students for putting his lifesaving skills into action last…
Local human service agencies rate ‘treatment first’ initiative
According to executive directors of two local human service agencies, the new “treatment first” model of care for individuals with…
Pennsylvania State House passes bill on license plate readers
The state House on Monday gave overwhelming bipartisan approval to a bill to establish Pennsylvania’s first rules on the automated…
Haunted circus lands at Railroaders Memorial Museum
The Railroaders Memorial Museum’s staff is inviting anyone brave enough to experience their annual haunted circus to step up and…
Four Blair County projects receive state funding
Four Blair County projects will receive a combined $794,500 in tax credits through Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, the Altoona Blair…
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Local Sports
Steelers’ belief in rookie class paying early dividends
PITTSBURGH — Shortly after hearing their names called in front of record-setting crowds on…
PSU
Nits can’t get out of their own way
The Nittany Lions added another chapter to what has become a forgettable 2026 season…
PSU-Michigan highlights and lowlights
Chase Sowell stands out in loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Penn State men’s basketball team erased a 15-point second-half deficit to rally…
Penn State gets exhibition victory
Area Life
Miles to go
Jim Mickle of Osterburg rides through Newry as part of his 55-mile round trip…
Local Business
AI stocks lead rebound; European markets drop
Briefcase: Business news of local interest
Musk pledges SpaceX shares for kids
Ticker: Ex-OpenAI worker allegedly tried to flee
Editorials
Does Breeze Airlines solve airport’s woes?
Arnold Palmer believed in having the right tool for everything he might encounter on a golf course. The Latrobe legend had a workshop at his home where he would putter around, making changes and playing with designs, according to Golf Digest. He collected them. He created them. He worked with designers to perfect them.…
Voters should recall skill games failures
College wise to consider all options
Lawmakers must use care with ‘windfall’
Public Records
Divorces Oct. 17-18, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County BECK — Joseph L.; Nicole G., both of Duncansville. Married March 22, 2015. PECK — Emmeline, Claysburg; Jonathan, Altoona. Married July 15, 2016. GRUNIN — Alexander; Olena Hrunina, both of Altoona. Married Dec. 20, 2020. SANDERS —…
Marriage licenses Oct. 17-18, 2026
Deeds — Oct. 17-18
Bankruptcies — Oct. 17-18
Obituaries
