Mirror Extras         | Lawyer: Murray's raises within board limits June 18, 2013 The Philadelphia law firm hired by the Altoona Area school board to investigate pay raises given without board approval erred in its calculation of raises that Altoona Area Superintendent Dennis... more »»  Local News Neighbors helping neighbors June 18, 2013 Leroy Rucker was a “wild child,” until his first-born son overdosed and died at a methadone clinic a year ago. more »» City group launches study June 18, 2013 The Altoona Government Study Commission held an organizational and planning meeting Monday, launching a nine-to-18-month endeavor that could end with the city under home rul. more »»  Martinsburg grocery store hits end of an era June 18, 2013 MARTINSBURG — For decades, Mennonite families from the rolling farmland around Martinsburg would ride into town, hitch their horses near Ed’s Riverside market and fill their carts with weeks’ worth... more »» Police: Man steals car, hits owner, takes her to hospital June 18, 2013 A Tyrone woman suffered a broken ankle after she was knocked into a creek after attempting to take back her stolen car, according to state police. State police arrested Joseph A. Friedenberger Jr. more »» Local Sports Spikes relish return to Cardinals organization June 18, 2013 UNIVERSITY PARK — It was a six-year trot around the bases for the State College Spikes, and, for general manager Jason Dambach, he said he is back home. more »» Goodman Shaffer: Sports honor dads on Father’s Day June 18, 2013 Some general observations as the sports world celebrates Father’s Day. The connection between fathers and sports seems to be not only timeless but never ending. more »» Locker Room gets first win June 18, 2013 Locker Room/McDonald’s picked up its first win of the season Monday night, thanks to an 11-6 win over Park Furniture in a George B. Kelley Federation League matchup at Vets Field. more »» ProActive runs record to 8-2 June 18, 2013 Mason Hershey had two hits — including a home run — and three RBIs for ProActive Sports as it defeated Mountain View Archery, 12-2, in five innings in Altoona Greater City League baseball on Monday. more »» Bedford prevails in showdown June 18, 2013 CLAYSBURG — Tyler Black and Kyle Droz each drove in two runs for once-beaten Bedford in its win over previously undefeated Claysburg, 7-5, in Cambria County American Legion baseball on Monday. more »» PSU Former players support Paterno lawsuit June 18, 2013 STATE COLLEGE — About 325 former Penn State players and coaches have signed a statement supporting the lawsuit filed by the family of former coach Joe Paterno and other former players seeking to... more »» 2 listed as starting QB on PSU depth chart June 14, 2013 Adrian Amos is arguably Penn State’s best defensive player, and he will get a chance to make more plays on the field this season as he’s been moved from cornerback to safety. more »» Beaver Stadium could host hockey June 10, 2013 UNIVERSITY PARK — The earliest the puck could drop on a potential outdoor hockey game at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium would be 2014. more »» Canadian QB picks PSU June 9, 2013 Bill O’Brien’s track record with quarterbacks has attracted another of the best prospects at the position to Penn Stat. more »» Judge tosses Corbett's lawsuit vs. NCAA June 6, 2013 HARRISBURG — A federal judge on Thursday threw out the governor's lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky, calling his argument "a Hail Mary pass" that... more »» Obituaries Francis J. ‘Butch’ Damico June 18, 2013 Francis J. “Butch” Damico, 73, Altoona, died Sunday at Altoona Regional after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank A. and Marie (Brenner) Damico. He married Carol A. more »» Fred H. Lang Jr. June 18, 2013 Fred H. Lang Jr., 90, Huntingdon, passed away Sunday. Surviving are his wife, Peggy; two sons: Fred R. Lang and Karl W. Lang; a daughter, Karen . more »» Joan A. Fulton June 18, 2013 Joan A. Fulton, 71, Cresson, died Sunday at Altoona Regional, surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Daniel and Leta (Short) Kirby. more »» Gary Craig ‘Garbear’ Gongloff June 18, 2013 Gary Craig “Garbear” Gongloff, 32, Jackson Township, died Saturday. He was born in Johnstown, son of Gary and Kathy (Jessell) Gongloff. more »» Anna M. Ruscito June 18, 2013 Anna M. Ruscito, 92, Valley View Home, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the home. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s Mirror. more »» Area Life Father's Day Makeover 2013: Son's letter shows admiration, appreciation for what Hollidaysburg man has done for his family June 16, 2013 There was one constant refrain throughout the day: “I don’t feel like I did anything special.” But to his son, everything that he’s done for his family makes Domenic “Nick” Cecere Jr. more »»  Sisterhood at the Mishler: ‘Menopause The Musical’ brings bond, healing to stage June 15, 2013 The Mishler Theatre in Altoona recently installed central air conditioning, and its most appreciative audience might just be coming up. more »» Providing a permanent home June 13, 2013 By the age of 10, Zoe Ball of Altoona had already been in three or four foster care homes. She doesn’t remember the exact number. more »»  Former Altoonan remembered for contribution to the arts June 13, 2013 Sometimes art imitates life, and sometimes life seems to imitate art. more »»  ‘Kinky Boots’ takes home best musical and six Tony Awards June 9, 2013 NEW YORK — The feel-good musical “Kinky Boots,” with songs by pop star and Broadway newcomer Cyndi Lauper, won a leading six 2013 Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical, best score and best... more »» Local Business Burgmeier’s buys Waste Management routes June 18, 2013 Burgmeier’s Hauling has bought all the residential and the “rearload” commercial container accounts in Blair County from Waste Management, effective July 1. more »»  New Pig's co-founder to receive chamber lifetime achievement award June 16, 2013 Ben Stapelfeld tells it like it is. more »»  Art gallery opening Thursday June 11, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Members of the local art community are excited about the opening of a new art gallery in Hollidaysburg. more »» Leadership Blair County to graduate 23 members June 9, 2013 Graduation ceremonies will be held Thursday at The Casino at Lakemont Park for the Leadership Blair County Class of 2013. more »» ABCD Corp. closing on business park land June 4, 2013 CLAYSBURG — Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. has decided to move forward with the acquisition of a tract of land in Greenfield Township that it plans to turn into a new business park. 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