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Judge delays Leighty’s bail request
May 18, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A request for lower bail on aggravated assault and related charges will remain on hold for the Altoona man now facing a homicide charge in the 1999 death of his daughter-in-la. more »»
Altoona voters to help settle home rule issue
May 18, 2013 City voters on Tuesday will decide whether to appoint a commission to study home rule. more »» 
Reunited after 44 years
May 17, 2013 By William Kibler bkibler@altoonamirror.com The drive Thursday morning from the Amtrak station on 11th Avenue to Perkins restaurant in Pleasant Valley was telling. more »»
DEP grants help buy natural gas vehicles
May 17, 2013 As part of a legislative effort to develop shale gas infrastructure, energy independence and environmental responsibility, the state has awarded grants to help two Blair County companies each buy 12... more »» 
Cambria honors veterans of Korea
May 17, 2013 EBENSBURG — Cambria County veterans from the Korean War were honored Thursday morning during a ceremony at the county courthouse. Lt. Col. more »»
C-K school board votes to eliminate 5 positions
May 17, 2013 CLAYSBURG — Anticipating a budget vote next month that would raise property taxes and dip into the district’s reserve funds, the Claysburg-Kimmel school board voted Wednesday to furlough five... more »»
Altoona man sentenced for third assault
May 17, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man in court for the third time in three years for assault will receive one more chance to change his ways or face time in a state correctional institution, according to ... more »»
O’Brien, Penn State respond to report
May 16, 2013 A furious Bill O’Brien lashed out Wednesday at a Sports Illustrated article questioning the medical care of the Penn State football program. more »»
8:15 p.m: Route 322 reopened
May 16, 2013 CLEARFIELD – A section of Route 322 in Centre and Mifflin counties has reopened. more »» 
Farm bill urgency
May 16, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., on Wednesday pushed for passage of a five-year farm bill before the Senate’s Memorial Day reces. more »»
Preliminary HASD budget passes with deficit
May 16, 2013 The Hollidaysburg Area school board’s preliminary budget contains a financial shortfall, but no tax increase is on the table. more »»
‘Hog tied’ grandson lands woman in prison
May 16, 2013 A Duncansville woman charged with using scarves to “hog tie” a supposedly unruly grandson will spend at least 60 days in Blair County Prison, President Judge Jolene G. Kopriva ruled Monday. more »»
Candidacy of Shuster challenger questioned
May 16, 2013 A longtime supporter of U.S. Rep. more »»
PSU officials challenge SI story on football medical coverage
May 15, 2013 Sports Illustrated has a story hitting newsstands today that questions the medical coverage of the Penn State football program, and Tuesday night the school went on the offensive challenging the... more »»
Protection hearing process revised
May 15, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County judges’ weekly meeting had just begun on Tuesday when a representative of the Protection From Abuse Office appeared and said she had a complaint that needed court... more »»
Murray report due out June 3
May 15, 2013 The Altoona Area school board will hear the results of an investigation into salary increases next month. more »» 
Senior citizens, athletes visit as a part of Older Americans Month
May 15, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Intergenerational communication isn’t always easy — Garvey Manor Nursing Home resident Monsignor Thomas Mabon recalls some visits with young people where neither side could find... more »»
PSU extension office may move to airport
May 15, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners plan to move the county’s Penn State extension office from Valley View Home to the Altoona-Blair County Airport. more »»
Tyrone police to maintain backup coverage
May 15, 2013 TYRONE — Borough police will be allowed to respond to state police requests for backup in Snyder Township, provided state police are on scene or en route, allowing officers to fulfill their duty to... more »»
Suspect directs police to remains
May 14, 2013 After three weeks of searching a 150-acre tract near Warriors Mark, it was the suspect in Sherry Leighty’s murder who directed investigators where to dig for her remains, according to polic. more »» |
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