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20/11/2025

PSU Point/Counterpoint: What must James Franklin do better at Virginia Tech?
—> On the day of the game, improvement is mandatory https://tinyurl.com/yx7z2rmz
—> Blind loyalty and stubbornness among Franklin’s many faults https://tinyurl.com/bdzj8z4h

First off, I want to wish James well. He treated me and the media professionally, almost without exception. He came to Penn State at a fragile time, won 70 percent of his games, including a Big Ten title in 2016, and represented the university with class. But you never got the idea he loved State [....

20/11/2025

The authority that manages the Blair County Convention Center is open to hosting more out-of-state Division I football teams, after hosting the Oregon Ducks in late September. Executive Director Tom Schilling said Wednesday that, since hosting the Ducks during the Sept. 27 weekend when the team play...

20/11/2025

Following Hollidaysburg’s season-opening victory over rival Altoona, many of the Golden Tigers claimed this year’s team could match last year’s undefeated squad that made it to the PIAA quarterfinals. Goal achieved — in fact, perhaps even bettered considering Hollidaysburg defeated Fort Hill...

20/11/2025

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20/11/2025

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20/11/2025

Today’s death record — November 20, 2025
BUTLER, Vernadine M. “Boots” (Strayer), 84, East Freedom
DeLEO, Joseph A. “Joe,” 88, Hollidaysburg
HINKLE, Clair D. “Bingo,” 84, Saxton
HORGAS, Judy K., 73, Hollidaysburg
KERR, Douglas L. Jr., 78, Altoona
NAGLE, Robert C. “Bob,” 78, Hollidaysburg
NOTESTINE, Harry R., 94, Hollidaysburg
SNIDER, Bruce G., 73, Imler
STEINBRUNNER, Charles C. 88, Hollidaysburg
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20/11/2025

Today’s Kids Weather illustration is by Amethyst Folton, a second grade student at Frankstown Elementary. Today’s forecast: Cloudy, with a high near 52. Tonight: Cloudy, with showers likely late, low around 42.

19/11/2025

Today’s Sports Front
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19/11/2025

Tyrone football coach John Franco returns to the show to help Mike, Scott and Andy take a look at the PIAA quarterfinal games involving our remaining area teams.

19/11/2025

Today’s death record — November 19, 2025
BEHRENS, Jean L., 80, Duncansville
CORL, Janella M. “Nell” (Daus), 73, Hollidaysburg
COX, Mary J. (Fudalski), 89, Altoona
DeLEO, Joseph A., 88, Hollidaysburg
EISENHART, William D. “Bill” Jr., 87, Altoona
IRWIN, John J. “Jackie,” 72, Curwensville
KNISELY, Cheryl A. (Rinker), 64, Altoona
KUNKLE, Thomas J., 82, Altoona
WYLAND, Debra L., 63, Cresson
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19/11/2025

Today’s Kids Weather illustration is by Rylee Dodson, a second grade student at Logan Elementary. Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm winds. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low around 35.