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Universities walk tightrope with free speech

Free speech isn’t easy. It’s a balancing act between opposing positions: what can be said, what should be said, and what the consequences are. It is a tug-of-war Carnegie Mellon University is experiencing in different ways. The school is investigating posts by a professor that are garnering criticism. Uju Anya is an associate professor…

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Divorces

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County MERRITTS – Jill; Ryan, both of Williamsburg. Married April 17, 2025. FORNARI – Charles L. II; Stefanie M., both of Altoona. Married Sept. 10, 2018. MANCENO – Noah A.; Victoria A., both of Altoona. Married June 29,…

Obituaries

Melissa Ann Kimberling

Melissa Ann Kimberling, 52, Tyrone, died Saturday. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of Robert Sr. and Doris (Zanghi) Kimberling. Surviving are her mother; a sister, Catherine; a sister-in-law, Bonney; a nephew, Tyke; and a great-niece, Zelda. She was preceded in death by her father; and two brothers, Robert Jr. and Jud. Friends will…