Photo op
Penn State Altoona student Ethan Schield of Scranton waits to photograph and shoot video of rail traffic from the North Eighth Street Bridge on a cold afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Go planner — Jan. 23-25
Saturday, Jan. 24 In 2026, as it embarks on its 50th year as a place of discovery, Shaver’s Creek, Petersburg, is inviting the community to celebrate with a series of events and activities that honor the center’s history and future. The festivities will begin with an Opening Day Hike at ...
Setsucon returns to Blair County Convention Center
Setsucon, an annual winter anime convention, is returning this month to the Blair County Convention Center for a weekend of cosplay contests, performances, fan panels and various gaming opportunities. Friday, Jan. 30, is a limited programming day but will still include panels, anime ...
At the movies — Jan. 23-25
PITT THEATRE Avatar: Fire & Ash (PG-13) Friday — 7:30 p.m. Saturday — 7:30 p.m. AMC ALTOONA 12 Mercy (PG-13) Friday — 3, 4:30 (BigD), 5:45 (3D). 7:15 (BigD), 8, 10 p.m.(3D) Saturday — 1:45 (BigD), 4:30 (BigD). 5:45 (3D), 7:15 (BigD), 10 p.m. (3D) Sunday — 1:45 (BigD), 3, ...
Rehab of ‘America’s Notre Dame’ nears finish
COVINGTON, Ky. — Gargoyles have watched over this small Kentucky city for more than a century from their lofty perches on a cathedral known as “America’s Notre Dame.” A new renovation will ensure they keep their posts for years to come on the meticulously restored facade of the ...
Diocese advises of Mass during upcoming storm
Bishop Mark L. Bartchak has issued the following message in advance of the winter storm predicted in central Pennsylvania this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a severe winter weather warning for central Pennsylvania. Severe winter weather is expected to occur Saturday, Jan. 25 ...