From Mirror staff reports Robert F. Pennington of Altoona became the first realtor in Blair County history to be awarded the Distinguished Career Award from the Allegheny Highland Association of Realtors recognizing his remarkable 53 years of service. Pennington, the broker/owner of ...

From Mirror staff reports At Wednesday night’s special meeting, the Claysburg-Kimmel School Board agreed to place an ad in the Altoona Mirror looking for energy-saving contracts before noon Dec. 29, according to business manager Dena Burket. Throughout the year, Burket said the board ...

In December, I usually take stock of what happened in my life during the previous 11 months and try to anticipate what might be in store for me in the coming year. The year 2025 was one of remembrance and discovery. On the one hand, I continued a string of longevity milestones in my personal ...

A private golf course in Michaux State Forest in southcentral Pennsylvania is getting a new lease on life. The state Department of Natural Resources (DCNR) renewed the lease of the South Mountain Golf Course run by the George family for 10 years, said Rep. Chad Reichard, R-Franklin, Monday. ...

Pennsylvania may soon establish a statewide directory of permissible tobacco vape products so state prosecutors can crack down on the sale of illicit products. The state Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to set up a program for vape product manufacturers to get their products approved ...