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HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona teenager was sentenced Friday afternoon to 15 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder in the 2020 shooti

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Twelve jurors and four alternates were seated Monday in Blair County Court to hear second-degree murder and related charges against a 19-year-

HOLLIDAYSBURG — A 19-year-old Altoona man facing second-degree murder and related charges in the Feb. 25, 2020, fatal shooting of 15-year-old Devon Pfirsching

Ebner Elementary Garden Dedication 1:29 am Family, Friends, and Community Members of 4 former Ebner Elementary School Students dedicated a Garden in their memory on Friday night. Those who are being honored are Kea Barnes, who died in a fatal house fire in 2015; Devon Pfirsching, who was murdered in 2020; Civario Ciavarella, who also died in a house fire in 2020; and 5th Grader Kaylee Kruise, who lost her 2 1/2 year battle to Cancer in February. Friday night’s events celebrated...

HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blair County judge’s ruling outlining why she transferred an Altoona teenager’s second-degree murder, armed robbery and related charges

kstephens@altoonamirror.com HOLLIDAYSBURG — Second-degree murder and related criminal charges against a 16-year-old Altoona male involved in a fatal shooting were moved Wednesday to Blair County Juvenile Court, prompting the district attorney’s office to immediately file notice of an appeal with the state Superior Court. President Judge Elizabeth Doyle, in a partial order made available to attorneys Wednesday, granted a petition filed on behalf of Damien Green of Altoona, seeking to have h...

kstephens@altoonamirror.com HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona teenager facing second-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of a fellow teenager cannot be rehabilitated through any form of treatment available in juvenile court, a Philadelphia psychiatrist testified Friday in Blair County Court. Dr. John O’Brien II, presented as a rebuttal witness during a hearing to decide if Logan Persing’s criminal charges should remain in adult court, said Persing has never been able to sustain improvements...

Today in Blair County, a hearing was held for one of the teens involved in the murder of 15-year-old Devon Pfirsching. Court documents say last Feburary, 16-yea

Jefferson Park Shooting Vigil 12:15 am Earlier today in Blair County, a candlelight was held for a 15 year old Altoona boy who was shot and killed exactly one year ago Today. Sarah Metts was there and has the story. Hundreds of people showed up to honor Devon Pfirsching exactly one year after he was killed. Candles were lit to honor the life of 15 year old Devon Pfirsching. “It’s a very sad day, I just hope Devon looks down on us, and just sees his friends” “His smile was...

Jefferson Park Vigil 11:17 pm Earlier today in Blair County, a candlelight was held for a 15 year old Altoona boy who was shot and killed exactly one year ago Today. Sarah Metts was there and has the story. Hundreds of people showed up to honor Devon Pfirsching exactly one year after he was killed. Candles were lit to honor the life of 15 year old Devon Pfirsching. “It’s a very sad day, I just hope Devon looks down on us, and just sees his friends” “His smile was amazing,...