Child’s play

October 28, 2026

Elliana Randazzo, 7, of Altoona descends a sliding board at Fairview Park on Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Former PSU DuBois building reworked

A building at Pennsylvania State University’s branch campus at DuBois will be transformed into a regional manufacturing hub for north…

Blair County trick-or-treat tonight

Trick or treat night for Blair County will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 29. Parents…

Penn State Altoona criminal justice group holds First Responders Day at Ivyside campus

The Penn State Altoona criminal justice program held its first First Responders Day Wednesday at the Ivyside campus to honor,…

Bedford County Library executive committee weighs buying building

BEDFORD — The Bedford County Library executive committee will discuss purchasing the library building with commissioners as it continues to…

Area students participate in Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 STEM Keystone Competition

LORETTO — Students in fifth through 12th grade from 20 schools in Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties gathered Wednesday…

Local Sports

‘Micah magic:' Blake’s goal lifts Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers over Tyrone in boys soccer

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Hollidaysburg junior midfielder Micah Blake has certainly paid his dues, and according…

Penn Cambria Panthers’ football playoffs begin now

PSU

Yes, a five-game win streak and looking ahead with Manske

No one can debate that — at least on the field — Matt Campbell’s…

With so much roster turnover, ending strong won’t mean much

LB Rojas anchoring defense through skid

Practice vibes have Campbell feeling good

Area Life

Fall beauty

Jess Steinbauer of Bellwood walks through Calvary Cemetery in Altoona during her lunch break…

Overachievers: Myers Elementary exceeds $20,000 goal for building water well in South Sudan

Today's puzzles: October 28, 2026

There they went: Local Steelers fans make trek to cheer team in Paris

The uninsured rate for U.S. adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, according to a new analysis by the Commonwealth Fund, a health policy and philanthropic nonprofit. Do you have health insurance?

Yes, for myself. Yes, for myself and my spouse. Yes, for my entire family. No, I can’t afford it. No, but my spouse does. No, but I do have health insurance for my children.

Local Business

Fed keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation

Briefcase: Buffalo Wild Wings to open

Ticker: FTC orders companies to reveal personal data use

Economy a preeminent issue for midterm voters

Editorials

Solutions needed for e-bikes

Amid the issues regarding e-bikes and e-scooters, there is room for additional laudable thought like that of Jim Patterson, chairman of the Logan Township supervisors. Even though the issues, foremost, are state ones because of the public roads, highways, bridges and other infrastructure components involved, there still is room for local-level communities to offer…

Animal abusers should be held accountable

Does Breeze Airlines solve airport’s woes?

Voters should recall skill games failures

Public Records

Divorces Oct. 24-25, 2026

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SHUNK –– Alissa, Potomac, Md.; Jonathan, Altoona. Married April 11, 2023. KOCH –– Robert A., Altoona; Angela R., Jensen Beach, Fla. Married Oct. 5, 2022. BLATTENBERGER –– Andrew L.; Tracy L., both of Martinsburg. Married Aug. 31,…

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