| Mirror Extras  Get ready to test what you are made of by taking part in Mud on the Mountain May 12, 2012 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. It's going to be the PA endurance event of the year. Register and get details at www.mudonthemountain.com | George, longtime representative retiring January 28, 2012 CLEARFIELD — A longtime Clearfield County state representative is hanging it up, but it doesn’t mark the end of politics for him. State Rep. more »»  Local News  Drug raid nets 44 suspects January 28, 2012 DUNCANSVILLE — The Blair County Drug Task Force and state narcotics agents targeted 44 suspected street-level dealers Friday. more »» Major donor dies January 28, 2012 Philanthropist Anthony Misciagna ran a very successful brokerage investment firm in Blair County, but those who knew him said he loved young people. more »» SFU hunger drive collects 40K pounds of food January 28, 2012 LORETTO — Local food banks are about to receive a substantial boost to their supplies once St. Francis University students finish unpacking a tractor-trailer full of nonperishable food item. more »» Local Sports  Tigers find a way to beat Altoona January 28, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Mick Pentoney had to excuse himself part way through his postgame interview because his 6-year-old son somehow had gotten himself trapped in one of the lockers in the Hollidaysburg... more »» Zone defense giving Green Hornets a boost January 28, 2012 ALEXANDRIA — The Juniata Valley High School boys basketball team started the season 2-5. However, the squad that took the court Friday night did not look like a losing team. more »» PSU  Paterno’s legacy cemented January 27, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Prior to the start of Joe Paterno’s memorial service Thursday at the Bryce Jordan Center, several Penn State football greats greeted each other and chatted. more »» Obituaries Shirley Anna Criste January 28, 2012 Shirley Anna Criste, 80, Altoona, died Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 2012, at The Village at Morrisons Cove after an extended illness. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday’s Mirror. more »» Margaret J. Fishell January 28, 2012 Margaret J. Fishell, 90, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Green Avenue Tower, died Tuesday evening at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles B. and Rose G. more »» William E. McMinn January 28, 2012 William E. McMinn, 90, a resident of Brookline, State College, formerly of Tyrone, died Thursday at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. He was born in North Braddock, son of William S. more »» Richard E. McMonagle January 28, 2012 Richard E. McMonagle, 73, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus, after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late William M. more »»  Anthony Misciagna January 28, 2012 Anthony Misciagna, 89, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, the only child of Luigi and Maria (Grassi) Misciagna. more »» Area Life Van Halen to play BJC March 26 January 28, 2012 UNIVERSITY?PARK?— Van Halen will perform at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center at 8 p.m. March 26 R&B Superstars Kool and the Gang will join Van Halen as support. more »» Mumma's Bean Soup January 25, 2012 Submitted by Mary Saylor of Altoona 1 pound navy or soup beans 1 pound kluski noodles or any thick noodle or mini pasta like farfali or shells 1 pound carrots-scraped or peeled, but crosswise into... more »» Local Business  J.C. Penney unveils new sales strategy January 26, 2012 NEW YORK — J.C. Penney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers will no longer have to wait for a sale to get the lowest prices in its store. more »» Delmarva to get 38MW of Logan wind power January 24, 2012 WASHINGTON — Pepco Holdings Inc. said Monday its Delmarva Power subsidiary will receive 38 megawatts of wind energy from the recently finished Chestnut Flats wind farm in Logan Township. more »» |  Commitment To A Healthier Lifestyle Today!  TODAY ONLY $99 73% savings! Altoona Mirror Subscriptions Delivered 7 Days Per Week 1. Home Delivery Subscription starting at $16.00 / month 2. In-State Mail Delivery starting at $22.00 3. Out-of-State Mail Delivery starting at $23.50 Blogs  Backyard Beats Area Musicians Take the Fight to Cancer This Weekend January 27, 2012 Sadly, cancer always seems to be fresh on many folks’ minds, as any given day presents news of a famous person or a loved one battling, winning or losing their battle against the dreaded disease. more » Latest Blogs  CABIN FEVER FILM SERIES 01-28 CABIN FEVER FILM SERIES: “When Trumpets Fade” Loosely based on the combat action of the 112th Infantry, PA National Guard in WWII, this 1998 HBO production follows the lives of four infantrymen as they struggle to stay alive in the hell of the Hurtgen Forest along the Siegfried Line in November... more » | | Brand Builders advertising affords you the opportunity to give people reasons to do business with you rather than your competition. | Latest CU Community Galleries Latest Video |
