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HOLLIDAYSBURG - Peeling paint is easy to see when passing by the large cathedral-style windows on the front portion of the Blair County Courthouse. But a closer look shows broken caulking, splintered wood and bowed components.

A 2003 National Park Service report requested through the Freedom of Information Act by the Mirror in 2004 and delivered to the Mirror in 2011 illuminates the apparent chaos of the early years of the K-4 restoration project at Steamtown National...

Ever since Art Halvorson shocked political friends and foes with a narrow write-in win on the Democratic ballot, he has repeatedly attributed his victory to unsolicited grassroots support from rank-and-file Democrats.

Two Clearfield County residents were killed Friday evening in an apparent murder-suicide at a Bradford Township home, state police said Saturday.

In the 20 years since the Railroaders Memorial Museum launched its effort to restore the Altoona-built K-4 steam locomotive 1361 to operating condition, officials have repeatedly predicted dates and costs for completion.

Steve McKnight came home to find what he calls the perfect job.
McKnight, 48, of Hollidaysburg succeeded longtime economic development guru Marty Marasco July 1 as president/CEO of Altoona-Blair County Development Corp.
"For me, this is it.

BELLWOOD - Antis Township supervisors will dole out more than $30,000 for an area pool they called a "jewel" in the community.

An Altoona man has been charged after police say he used a movie prop $100 bill at a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant.
Jason E. Almeida, 1616 Third St.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is partnering with state and local organizations to meet the needs of sexual assault victims.

An Altoona man faces numerous charges after police say he created a duplicate identity to get Social Security benefits, a driver's
license and to buy vehicles and guns.
According to state police, Thomas Jeffrey Potter, 63, of 2213 Seventh Ave.