Altoona Mirror

Briefcase: Sheetz earns recognition

Sheetz Inc. has been named to this year’s “Companies that Care” list by Great Place To Work and People Magazine. The annual list, now in its 10t…

Jane Felicia Pennabaker

Jane Felicia Pennabaker, known lovingly as Jane, passed away Saturday in Danville, Pa., at the age of 90, just days shy of her 70th wedding anni…

The Rev. Joseph Chancler TOR

The Rev. Joseph Chancler TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was call…

Buffalo Wild Wings under construction

A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant is now under construction behind the Holiday Inn Express next to the AMC Theatre complex off of Convention Cente…

Trump media company announces a loss

The president’s media company posted a massive loss in the latest quarter and plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users…

Mission accomplished: Canonsburg ceremony reunites piece of bomber plane with WWII veteran

Aug. 6 marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Among the more than 70,000 people killed that d…

Martinsburg man held in head-on high speed crash

A Martinsburg man is accused of causing a vehicle crash after allegedly driving over 90 mph in a 35 mph zone, resulting in life-threatening inju…

Trump to halt strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies hav…

August solar eclipse to sweep over Spain

For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer. Toss in a c…

Creating history: AAHS students, teachers paint mural depicting iconic images of city

National politics has been divisive in recent years, including the politics surrounding the celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday this week…

Local band to perform in France for D-Day

The Hollidaysburg Community Band, under the direction of Doug Stephens, will participate in the All-American D-Day Band & Chorus, which will per…

Hollidaysburg Community Band to perform in France for D-Day

The Hollidaysburg Community Band, under the direction of Doug Stephens, will participate in the All-American D-Day Band & Chorus, which will per…

Israeli spyware used to target journalists

Spyware from a U.S.-backed Israeli company was used to target the phones of at least three prominent journalists in Europe, two of whom are edit…

A creative knack: Passion for projects keeps Bellwood father, husband, nurse perpetually busy

While being a nurse is Matthew Stich’s full-time job, he’s also a father, husband, artist, brewmaster, fossil hunter, hiker, photographer and ca…

Oaks felled for Notre Dame spire

JUPILLES, France — Four French oaks that have been standing for hundreds of years in a once-royal forest now have a sacred destiny. Felled Tuesd…

COVID-19 cancels seasonal travel for millions

FRANKFURT, Germany — They are the annual journeys of late winter and early spring: Factory workers in China heading home for the Lunar New Year;…

Guarding the state

The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Senior Enlisted Leader, an Altoona native, is retiring, leaving a legacy of putting troops and their families…

Cathedral hosts Vienna Boys Choir

An international choir, steeped in tradition, will perform in Altoona later this month. The Vienna Boys Choir will be in concert at 7 p.m., Sund…