These difficult economic times are hitting home for consumers and business-owners alike. Consumers go to the store thinking about how to put meals on the table while living within their families’ budget. Unfortunately, some activists in Pennsylvania are now wreaking havoc and adding ...

I recently attended a Veterans breakfast that was held by the Hollidaysburg Junior High Honor Society. The students were kind and went out of their way to make sure you were taken care of and respected. It was so nice to see that these young men and women respect and appreciate the ...

I want the citizens of Blair County to understand that Operation Our Town is a great organization. They help District Attorney Pete Weeks put drug dealers in prison and child predators in prison. Also, Operation Our Town provides local law enforcement with some of the tools to do a better ...

In a crazy fast world of information, entertainment, streaming services, social justice messages — many of us find ourselves spending too many evenings aimlessly sifting through Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and more searching for something fulfilling to watch. The Centre Film Festival, ...

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, we had a concert by the Altoona Men’s Chorus under the direction of Sandy Harteis at the Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg. It was a time of remembrance on All Saints Day to honor our yellow residents who have passed away over the last two years. A very nice ...

I vote every election. Just in recent years I have started submitting my ballot by mail because of health concerns. I highly commend the Altoona Mirror for its efforts to educate the public on all the candidates. I wish they would put this information in the paper a week in advance ...