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Good morning everyone. The rain is pounding down on our back deck. I don’t know when it started to rain, but it was raining when I got up at 6:30. It is Wednesday morning instead of Thursday because tomorrow I have two doctor appointments in Altoona, so I don’t think I will have enough time to write. So I will do my best to get my column done today. I already had a doctor appointment in Bedford on Monday afternoon to make sure I was better from my last sinus infection. Then yesterday ...

Beverly’s Touch of Class celebrated its 15th anniversary on Tuesday. The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce held a celebration for the business at the shop, which also included cupcakes made in the shape of a dress. Beverly Stanton, owner of the shop, said her business with her mother, Bonnie Deal, in 2006. “I purchased a tuxedo store from a lady; she had a shop down on East Pitt Street,” said Stanton. “I moved to the Village Fashion Outlet, which is where the tattoo shop is...

May 1, 2021 Gary D. Snowberger, 66, of Roaring Spring, suddenly passed away Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Paul E. and Geraldine (Taylor) Snowberger. He is survived by his wife, Melissa (Butler) Snowberger of Roaring Spring; a brother, Dennis Snowberger and wife, Lois, of Endicott, N.Y.; a sister, Penny Eshelman and husband, George, of Roaring Spring; two nephews, Daniel Snowberger (Elizabeth) of Binghamton, N.Y., ...

Stewart A convicted felon is facing firearms-related charges after allegedly lying to Freedom Township police Thursday about owning a handgun found in his car, court documents stated. Martinsburg resident George Stewart, 70, was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Fred Miller on charges of possession of a firearm while prohibited and carrying a firearm without a license, according to court documents. Just after midnight Thursday, Freedom Township police received a call about an in...

pray@altoonamirror.com A fund created by the Blair County commissioners to aid with the removal of blighted properties will receive more money as of July 1, according to action taken by the county board on Thursday. The commissioners doubled a fee collected by the Blair County Recorder of Deeds on all mortgages and deeds recorded in the county office. The present fee is $7.50, but as of July 1, it will be $15 per document. That increase means the charge on filing a deed transfer or mortgage wil...

Mirror staff reports HARRISBURG — Roaring Spring has been awarded a $700,000 state grant for improvements on North Main Street, state Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, and state Rep. Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg, said. The funds will be used to remove and repair retaining walls along North Main Street. The street will be realigned to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Curbs, sidewalks and street lighting will be improved. The total project cost is $718,400. Ward said, “Not only will this im...

Courtesy photo On April 15, the Blair County commissioners proclaimed April 4-10 as National Library Week in Blair County. The Blair County Library System joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise. Taking part in the proclamation ceremony at the Blair County Courthouse are (from left): Blair County Library System County Coordinator Katie Greenleaf Martin; County Commissioners Laura O. Burk...

Apr 17, 2021 Courtesy photo Juniata College Mock Trial Team members Courtney Frye and Dan Cummins meet with their coach, Attorney David Andrews (center). HUNTINGDON — Juniata College’s Mock Trial team concluded a successful season recently, establishing its prowess as a nationally ranked competitor. Led by Attorney David Andrews ’74, the team has advanced to the National Playoffs each of the three years the team has been in existence. “Juniata Mock Trial has distinguished itself on a na...

Apr 17, 2021 Shane M. Kennedy, 39, of Roaring Spring, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of Michael Kennedy and Sherri (Benton) Snyder. Surviving are his father, of Roaring Spring; his mother and her husband, Wade, of Hollidaysburg; a sister, Brandey Kennedy and fiance, Chris Pavlick, of Salix; three children: Kalysta, Isabella and Barrett Kennedy; two nieces, Claire Kennedy and Kathryn Brendel; his grandparents, James W. and Marlene Kennedy; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousi...

From Mirror staff reports Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., will continue to trim trees across service areas in the state as part of its efforts to enhance electric service reliability. Maintaining proper clearances around electrical equipment can reduce the frequency and duration of tree-related power outages, especially those associated with severe weather such as thunderstorms. Since the beginning of the year, contractors have trimmed along 1,000 miles of distribution and transmis...