Brandi Storms strings Christmas lights around the spare tire of her husband’s Jeep in front of her North Third Street home in Juniata on Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Chuck Adams uses a snowblower to remove snow from the sidewalk in front of his Gallitzin Road home in Cresson on Tuesday morning. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

NEW YORK — ‘Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don’t know what to press play on? We’ve got you covered. In honor of the most wonderful time of the year, here are some of the best new ...

Local news on this date 75 years ago Nov. 29, 1950: In the aftermath of the severe ice storm that paralyzed Blair County, Bell Telephone Co. sent 50 trucks and more than 100 men to help restore power. The Altoona Merchants declared “Operation Candlelight” for candles instead of ...

Cresson Public Library has announced December and January activities. Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, Dec. 2 and 16, children can stop by the library to make winter-themed DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided on the table in the children’s section. Story Time and ...

WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL FIRST MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONORS 12TH GRADE — Haedyn A. Burns, Mariah J. Good, Kassie R. Mingle, Regan R. Prough, LeeAnna M. Royer, Jana E. Somers, Rylee A. Stultz, Ty A. Uplinger. 11TH GRADE — Raina J. Alexander, Andrew L. Clark, Anna M. Colbert, Adilyn G. ...

Roaring Spring Community Library has announced its December programs. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The library is closed on Fridays. For more information, email ...

HUNTINGDON –– On Oct. 4, Juniata College President James A. Troha joined his two predecessors, Thomas Kepple and Robert W. Neff, at a Presidential Panel in Alumni Hall at Juniata College. Moderated by Jim Tuten, Charles R. and Shirley A. Knox Professor of History, the discussion ...

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FIRST MARKING PERIOD 12TH GRADE — Brantly E. Ackinclose, Al’lee M. Amick, John S. Anderson, Kate E. Ansley, Edwin D. Avila Chavez, Aamir M. Azad, Noah J. Bailey, Joshua J. Banks, Kaitlyn D. Barfield, Caedmon T. Bartholow, Reese T. Batchelder, Bryant ...

Student gets scholarship for animal-related studies CHAMBERSBURG — The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded Wilson College a $6,000 grant to support scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. This fall, three students pursuing careers in animal-related fields ...

Courtesy photo The Altoona Area Junior High School Vocal Ensemble and 7th & 8th Grade Chorus under the direction of Jessica Connell, will present “A Winter Chorus Concert” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in the Altoona Area High School Auditorium. All tickets are $4 and may be purchased at ...

Tom and Diane Mitchell announced the engagement of their son, Ben Mitchell, to Keely Parrish of Frederick, Md. The couple currently live in Pittsburgh. Mr. Mitchell is a 2012 graduate of Altoona Area High School and received a degree in exercise science from Shepherd University in West ...

David and Karen Koytek of Gallitzin announce the engagement of their daughter, Christiana, to Kenneth Brown of Altoona. Kenneth is the son of Jim and Jennifer Brown of Altoona. Christiana is a 2023 graduate of Penn Cambria High School, Cresson, and is currently attending Penn Highlands ...

Bryce M. Dunio and Mollie J. McCune are engaged to be married. Miss McCune is the daughter of Benjamin and Tricia McCune of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, and graduated magna cum laude from Oral Roberts University earning a bachelor’s degree in ...

Bryce M. Dunio and Mollie J. McCune are engaged to be married. Miss McCune is the daughter of Benjamin and Tricia McCune of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, and graduated magna cum laude from Oral Roberts University earning a bachelor’s degree in ...

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Decker of Bellwood celebrated their 60th Diamond wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 27, with a surprise party surrounded by the love of their family. They were married Oct. 19, 1965, in Bellwood. Mrs. Decker is the former Patty Rosellan Pfahler. The couple ...

Melvin and Patricia Claycomb of Imler celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 26. They were married at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Claysburg. The couple have three children. Amy (Glenn) Ward of Claysburg, Troy (Danielle) Claycomb of Imler and Kelley (Jason) Shoenfelt of ...

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Pennington are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 11, 1975, at the Penn State Altoona Edith Davis Eve Chapel. The Altoona natives have always lived in Altoona. Mrs. Pennington is the former Janet Kay Penny. The couple have two children: ...

Mr. and Mrs. John Conte of Altoona will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. They were married Oct. 8, 1964, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Altoona. Mrs. Conte is the former Mary Gibson. The couple have three children: Dianna (Wally) Morrow of York, Barbara (Paul) ...

Stephanie Shope and Eric Glunt were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2025, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Hollidaysburg by The Very Rev. Father Alan Thomas. The bride is the daughter of Randall and Cynthia Shope of Hollidaysburg. The groom is the son of David and Patricia ...

Rachel Heasley and Micah Aumen were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 2025, at the Hotel Hershey in Hershey. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Theresa Heasley of Altoona. The bridegroom is the son of Thomas and Rose Aumen of Hanover. Kiersten Bender of Louisa, Va., served as ...

The Mirror announces the following guidelines for Couples announcements: For free engagement and wedding announcements, couples or their parents must have lived in the Mirror coverage area. The city must be designated. Free anniversary announcements can be published in five-year increments ...

The Mirror announces the following guidelines for Couples announcements: For free engagement and wedding announcements, couples or their parents must have lived in the Mirror coverage area. The city must be designated. Free anniversary announcements can be published in five-year increments ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez’s comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read his first word aloud: “bad.” It was from a graphic novel. There was irony in that being his first word, because Lopez credits comic books with many positive ...

NEW YORK — Prize-winning military historian Rick Atkinson, a comic book fan growing up, hadn’t imagined his own work being suitable for the illustrated format. Ten Speed Graphic announced Tuesday that a graphic edition of “The British Are Coming,” the first volume of Atkinson’s ...

Michael O’Connor of Hollidaysburg recently published a book about his journey with alcohol addiction and recovery. He published it under the pseudonym Clyde Hugh. “Half/Drunk: Striking the Chords of Recovery - Loud Music. Quiet Pain. A Story of Redemption” is available at Barnes & ...

Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came up with this list for the holidays. Board books and read-to-me books (ages 0-3) — “I ...

Friday, Nov. 28 McGarvey’s Annual Black Friday Comedy Show will feature Jake and Amy Vevera, with special guests Adam Hold and Purnaa. The show starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — The battle between a toy nutcracker and a giant mouse is the stuff of legend in the dream-like world of “The Nutcracker.” And if you thought the holiday classic couldn’t get any more magical, the ballet returns to the Eisenhower Auditorium stage with new costumes, ...

PITT THEATRE Wicked: For Good (PG) Friday — 7:30 p.m. Saturday — 7:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30 p.m. Zootopia 2 (PG) Friday — 7:30 p.m. Saturday — 7:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30 p.m. AMC ALTOONA 12 Eternity (PG-13) Friday — 10:40 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 ...

PITT THEATRE Wicked For Good (PG) Friday — 7:30 p.m. Saturday — 7:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30 p.m. Predator: Badlands (PG-13) Friday — 7:30 p.m. Saturday — 7:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30 p.m. AMC ALTOONA 12 Wicked For Good (PG) Friday — Noon (BigD), 12:30, 1 (3D), 2:30 (3D), 3:30 ...