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Reunions a time to reflect, reconnect

The end of summer usually signals the conclusion of high school class reunions. Altoona and Hollidaysburg High School classes of the 1950s and Morrison Cove High School Class of 1960 (its last before jointure into Central High) had prominent reunion announcements in a recent Mirror’s weekend Community News roundup. While school days might be long past, those times were an integral and sometimes dominant part of many lives. Reunions have a special meaning for some people, especially older folk who look forward to socializing and renewing old acquaintances. Many sociologists ...

State AG warns of sheriff scams

State Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents about an increase in government imposter scams in which callers pose as members of local county sheriff’s offices and demand money to avoid arrest. The callers use phone number spoofing to make it appear that the calls originate from legitimate county sheriff’s offices, according to the Office of Attorney General. In the scam, callers claim an arrest warrant has been issued because the victim failed to appear for federal grand jury duty or missed a court hearing. The caller then demands immediate payment for bail or bond to ...

State Museum closed for $80 million renovations

The State Museum closed over the weekend as workers begin an almost $80 million facelift of the landmark building alongside the state Capitol. Plans include a rooftop viewing platform overlooking the Capitol complex and downtown Harrisburg. “We are officially transitioning from years of careful planning into the physical work of building tomorrow’s State Museum. Securing these talented Pennsylvania-based firms ensures our revitalization remains firmly on schedule, allowing us to deliver a world-class, modernized facility to the Commonwealth,” Andrea Lowery, the executive director ...

Susquehanna park to tell freedom’s story

From the window of Hybla, escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad could see the path east that would take them across the Susquehanna River and hopefully to freedom. When work is finished on the Susquehanna Discovery Center and Heritage Park at Wrightsville, visitors will be able to walk ...

Making a little splash

Delilah Hauser, 2, of Duncansville cools off at Juniata Memorial Spray Park on Thursday afternoon. With temperatures reaching into the mid-80s and high humidity, it was a great way to beat the August heat. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Cost to repair Blair County employee parking garage to increase

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The cost of repairs to Blair County’s employee parking garage on Mulberry Street is increasing in light of additional work. Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a change order adding $226,305 to the general construction contract, increasing that contract’s total to ...