Kathy Kibler (left) of Hollidaysburg and Marsha Hunter of Duncansville get their laps on the Mansion Park Stadium track on Monday morning. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Hollidaysburg teachers approve strike
In a late Monday meeting, members of the Hollidaysburg Area Education Association voted almost unanimously to go on strike. A…
Program awards Central Pennsylvania Food Bank $5.1 million
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank of Harrisburg will receive $5.1 million in money and goods through the state’s Neighborhood Assistance…
Green returns to Spring Cove School District as acting superintendent
ROARING SPRING — A familiar face is back at Spring Cove School District, as former Superintendent Rodney Green returns as…
GoFundMe started for woman injured in Altoona shooting
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Altoona Area School District to study water system cost at Juniata Gap Elementary
The Altoona Area School District entered into two agreements with the EADS Group on Monday to compare costs for its…
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Area Life
Attention to detail
Groundskeeper Tom Evanskey trims a shrub over a grave marker at the Logan Valley…
Local Business
Briefcase: Business news of local interest
Operation Our Town sets landlord workshop Operation Our Town, in partnership with the Altoona Housing Authority, will be holding its annual Landlord Educational Workshop from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Altoona Grand Hotel. The workshop is free to attend and lunch will be included. Topics covered during the workshop…
Where’s the beef? Rising meat costs join debate ahead of midterm elections
Workplace — Oct. 17-18
US markets weighed down by an extended tech sell-off
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.…
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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
Leanore I. Claar
Leanore I. Claar, 99, East Freedom, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at her residence. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Smith Corner Church, 1955 Johnstown Road, East Freedom. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date. Arrangements are by Harry E.…