PennDOT, state police and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are warning about text phishing scams currently targeting Pennsylvanians that threaten the suspension of driving and vehicle registration privileges for not paying a fine or toll violation. PennDOT does not send text messages to ...
Blair County Planning Commission members Thursday reviewed plans for an additional project at Amerway Inc., 3701 Beale Ave. Plans call for the construction of a 4,089-square-foot open air, corrugated metal canopy addition to an existing structure. The applicant has applied to the state ...
Altoona Redevelopment Authority officials this week showed off the second house that has been renovated under a new program designed to rescue blighted homes in the city before they’re so far gone they need to be demolished. After being alerted by the city codes office about the house’s ...
In college, my major was mechanical design, but I found myself with a second interest in philosophy, focusing on the great historical thinkers and visionaries. In my spare time, I was involved in discussion groups contemplating the mysteries of life. I had no idea that one day, life’s most ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A city man on trial for attacking multiple customers at the 700 Chestnut Ave. Sheetz in June 2025 was convicted Friday afternoon of felony aggravated assault and related charges. The jury of six men and six women deliberated for about 80 minutes before returning their ...
Blair County’s Makenna Weimert makes a pass over Central Pa.’s Zayona Thomas during the girls game of the 19th annual Altoona Mirror Basketball Classic. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski