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🌱 What’s really at stake in the Leap-The-Dips court showdown?

Cheers Altoona! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s really at stake in the Leap-The-Dips court showdown?
  • How will Altoona’s new $3.1M grant reshape downtown streets?
  • How Altoona’s Mountain Lions turned heartbreak into an overtime season-saving win

Also on today's calendar: December 19, 2025: Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Altoona? Post it to Altoona photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 44, low: 35.
  • Friday: Very windy, with a high of 40 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Injunction puts Leap-The-Dips sale on hold for now (altoonamirror.com) — A Blair County judge has temporarily blocked any sale of Lakemont Park’s historic Leap-The-Dips coaster for six months while the county and Lakemont Partnership battle in court over alleged lease violations. The dispute could shape the future of the park grounds near Altoona, including a proposed $30–$40 million sports complex that officials say could bring a major economic boost if an agreement is reached.
   

2. Altoona gets funding for main street manager position (altoonamirror.com) — Altoona has secured $3.1 million over six years to hire a downtown main street manager and fund improvements like facades, streetscapes, greenery, and blight removal. City leaders say the role will support business recruitment, events, and redevelopment, with hiring targeted by March and no obligation to keep the position after the grant ends.
   

3. Mountain Lions pick up first win this season (altoonamirror.com) — Altoona Area High School’s boys basketball team earned its first win of the season, edging Carlisle 62–60 in overtime at the AAHS Fieldhouse. Players and coaches dedicated the comeback victory to former Mountain Lion star Steve Taneyhill, who recently passed away. The story also recaps other regional boys basketball results from Portage, Cambria Heights, and Great Commission.
   

4. Wanted Altoona man found with 43 bags of drugs at apartment building: APD (wtaj.com) — Altoona police arrested a 39-year-old local man at City Hall Commons after finding more than 40 bags of suspected drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, following a basement encampment complaint. Officers say he initially gave a false name, was already wanted on a warrant, and is now jailed in Blair County with a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 31.
   

5. DA's office says it won't use statements Luigi Mangione made at station house following arrest (wadk.com) — Altoona police procedures are under scrutiny in a high-profile New York murder case, as Manhattan prosecutors say they won’t use statements recorded at the Altoona station after the suspect requested a lawyer. Testimony from an Altoona patrolman also detailed how officers searched the suspect’s backpack and cataloged evidence, which the defense argues may have violated constitutional protections.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • FOT Elementary Chorus, Band and Orchestra Winter Concert @ SH
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • FOT - "Holiday Hair, Don't Care" (Wear a festive hat or headgear)
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
  • Allegheny Township Sewer & Water Authority
    Allegheny Township , 3131 Colonial Dr , Duncansville
    4:00 pm
  • FOT - Best Way Pizza Night @ Duncansville Location
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
    5:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • FOT - Hanukkah Colors (Wear Blue and White)
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
  • HAPL Holiday Bash!
    Hughesville Public Library , 146 S 5th St , Hughesville
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Pokemon Club
    Muncy Public Library , 108 S Main St , Muncy
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Altoona, PA
    HQ East Pleasant Valley Boulevard , 311 E Pleasant Valley Blvd 2nd Floor , Altoona
    9:00 am
    • Thursday December 25
  • Municipal Offices Closed
    Allegheny Township , 3131 Colonial Dr , Duncansville

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  • My solaredge inverter for my solar panels had a hardware fault.
    Luckily it is under warranty until 2032. Solaredge sent me a new one. Unluckily the original installer went out of business. So solaredge said… (Nextdoor South 10th)
  • David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Altoona. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

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