February 5, 2013 The 24th annual African-American Read-In Chain will be celebrated Feb. 24 and 25 at Penn State Altoona. This year’s theme is “1963-2013: From the March into the Millen­nium.” Events begin at 4 p.m. more »»

January 31, 2013 MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — The Kohl’s Department Stores Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program will award more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes this year. more »»

January 22, 2013 The Women’s Auxiliary of the Altoona Salvation Army is looking for women who are excited to serve their community. more »»

January 21, 2013 CLEARFIELD — The Clearfield Revitalization Corporation announced a collaboration between Starr Hill Wineries and graphics designer Ian Aughinbaugh. more »»

January 20, 2013 JOHNSTOWN The American Heart Association, Cambria division announced that it will hold its signature fundraiser, the Heart Ball, on Feb. 16 at the Sunnehanna Country Club. more »»

January 14, 2013 DUNCANSVILLE The Keystone Branch, Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, will host the fourth annual Return to Romance at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at The Calvin House. more »»

January 3, 2013 The Blair County Veterans Honor Guard recently reached a milestone. On Dec. 6, it performed military rites for its 500th veteran, Cmdr. Bill Nelson said. more »»

December 18, 2012 For the second consecutive year, the ShowTwirlers competitive team has brought a national title back to Central Pennsylvania. more »»

December 12, 2012 The Mirror began publishing obituaries of pets earlier this summer, and will publish them weekly each Monday. The Mirror pet obituary desk will be staffed weekly on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. more »»

November 15, 2012 WILLIAMSBURG -- The Blair County 4-H and FFA Livestock Clubs had their annual banquet Oct. 9 at the Williamsburg Farm Show Building. more »»