DUNCANSVILLE - Blair County may soon have ground for a new prison as county commissioners work to negotiate a purchase agreement for a 77.73-acre parcel of land in Blair and Allegheny townships. The Altoona Mirror initially declined to name the specific parcel at the request of commissioners ...
Steve Sheetz was 4 years old when his brother Bob founded the Sheetz Corporation in 1952. But it was his leadership, business acumen and personality that drove the company to become a convenience store empire and a giant among Pennsylvania businesses. So says his brother, who retired from ...
After Amanda Biddle lost her daughter, Naomi Faith, at 33 weeks' gestation, she opened a nonprofit, donation-based pantry in February 2021 to honor and keep Naomi's memory alive. Naomi's Nursery Blessings, 107 Spring St., Williamsburg, provides children with necessities such as clothing, food ...
With all ears, animals are considered some of the best listeners, as they can help improve reading skills and confidence levels in children. According to Scholastic, reading with animals can improve fluency and comprehension skills while creating a comfortable environment and positive ...
A cornerstone of the Mirror who helped lay the foundation for local sports coverage is being fondly remembered. Jim Lane passed away at Homewood at Martinsburg on Monday. He was 85. His impact on the area sports scene dates back to 1960, when his career at the Mirror began. “When growing ...
WILLIAMSBURG — Williamsburg Horse Show Club supporters gathered at the Farm Show building Friday night to voice their opposition to the group’s discontinuation. The reaction follows the Williamsburg Farm Show board’s decision to disband the horse show club, as they voted Dec. 12 to ...
