A fire destroyed a double wide mobile home Friday morning in Greenwood, killing three pets and leaving two people homeless. Firefighters went to the scene, fought the fire, then searched the house in the belief that there might have been a disabled person trapped inside, until one of the residents who lives there came home, […]
Charles Thomas “Tommy” Bare III, 56, born and raised in Altoona, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away early Saturday morning in his loving home. He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn Michele (Covert) Bare; and his beloved children: Allison Taylor, Emily Elizabeth and Bradley Thomas Bare. Tommy is also survived by his sisters, Theresa “Sissy” […]
Emma Kelley, 7, of Altoona digs into her traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper hosted by the Geeseytown-Newry Lutheran Parish at Geeseytown Lutheran Church on Tuesday. Proceeds from the freewill offerings benefited the Family Services of Blair County family and teen shelters and the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
HOLLIDAYSBURG For some Blair County dog owners, the cost of a 2024 dog license is going up starting Feb. 1. That’s the day when the state eliminates its $2 discount on an annual license for spayed and neutered dogs. Blair County Treasurer James Carothers said he is selling discounted 2024 licenses through Jan. 31 […]
Sandra Jean Anderson, 76, of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick and Jean (Hollingshead) Anderson. She is survived by two children, Robyn Dixon and husband, Michael, of Roaring Spring and Robert F. Stitt of Hollidaysburg; three grandchildren: Adam, Zachary and Carly; and a […]