Finishing touch
Altoona Area High School celebrated its 150th graduating class on Friday night at Mansion Park Stadium. Above: Mohamed Adam (left) helps Colin Etters with his tie prior to the commencement ceremony. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Blair County Prison warden commends officers for effort to halt smuggling
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County Prison Warden Michael Hale is commending two corrections officers for their efforts in keeping illegal substances out of the Mulberry Street facility where he says those substances would have been worth thousands. In a Tuesday meeting with the county prison ...
Local schools’ journalism classes create future communicators
If anyone is wondering where the next generation of journalists is, chances are that they’re writing and recording content in their journalism and broadcast classes at several area public school districts. Tyrone Area High School, Altoona Area High School and Bellwood-Antis High School ...
Contour Airlines launches seasonal flights to Myrtle Beach from Altoona-Blair County Airport
A taste of summer is only a flight away for area residents, as Contour Airlines is now offering seasonal service from Altoona-Blair County Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Beginning July 1, the route will operate twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday, through Aug. 22. The schedule includes flights from Altoona to Myrtle Beach from 1:15 to 3:05 p.m. and returning flights from 3:45 to 5:35 p.m. Tickets starting at $139 each way are currently on sale through Contour Airlines’ website. “It’s a destination in demand in our community, and it offers a nonstop way to get ...
Congress set to approve $70 billion funding package for Homeland Security
WASHINGTON — With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a sizable infusion of cash to the Department of Homeland Security, powering President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda for the remainder of his term in the White House. The nearly $70 billion ...
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art marks milestone with Golden Gala
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will be shining bright June 13 with its Golden Gala commemorating 50 years of the museum’s artistic impact on the region. Starting at 6 p.m., guests at the Scotch Valley Country Club, 18 Clubhouse Drive, Hollidaysburg, can enjoy a night of dining, drinks and dancing, Altoona site Director Jodi Peachey said. Interactive experiences, such as casino tables, caricature drawings, face paintings and auctions will also be offered that night. Peachey said all proceeds will go toward SAMA’s exhibitions and educational programs, community events and ...