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Health insurance rates poised to increase again

HARRISBURG — As health insurance companies propose some of the largest rate hikes in recent memory, the Shapiro administration says it is limited in what it can do to cap increases and is calling for federal action. Nearly 202,000 people have canceled their plans through the state’s marketplace, Pennie, over the past nine months. That drop occurred after Congress let subsidies lapse, which caused premium payments to skyrocket. Consumer advocates and healthcare workers are concerned that number will continue to rise if the Pennsylvania Insurance Department approves the 2027 rate ...

Group building modern US military history museum in Allegheny Township to hold fundraiser at Mishler Theatre

The group that is approaching completion of a modern U.S. military history museum in Allegheny Township is planning a fundraiser at the Mishler Theatre next month featuring two actors who played World War II soldiers in the TV miniseries Band of Brothers. James Madio, who played Frank Perconte, and Mark Lawrence, who played Buddy Dukeman in the Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks-produced miniseries about the campaign in Europe of Easy Company in the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, will make a presentation at the fundraiser and answer questions about their experience with the ...

Roaring Spring woman accused of stealing $35K

A Roaring Spring woman is accused of stealing nearly $35,000 from a local business after allegedly being caught on a hidden camera going through the owner’s office on several different occasions. Joanna Bartek, 51, was arraigned Monday by Magisterial District Judge Andrew L. Blattenberger ...

Top Court decision protects Pa. mail voting

A Monday Supreme Court ruling rejecting a proposal by President Donald Trump to use the U.S. Postal Service to restrict the use of mail-in voting represents a “major victory for Pennsylvania voters,” Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt said at a Tuesday afternoon press briefing. The decision, also “importantly, provides much needed finality for voters and counties ahead of this year’s election,” Schmidt said. “Nothing has changed about voting by mail in Pennsylvania. Any eligible Pennsylvanians who choose to vote by mail should have confidence that they can continue ...

Gearing up

Kerry and Darlene Clawson of Roaring Spring prepare to take off on a bicycle ride at the Williamsburg Station of the Lower Trail on Friday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

State funds put Altoona Area School District $3 million in positive

After receiving an unexpected $8.5 million in additional state revenue than what was budgeted for earlier this year, the Altoona Area School District now finds itself with about a $3.1 million surplus instead of a $4.9 million shortfall. The board raised taxes by 3% in June to cover the ...