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Morning Altoona! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are you in the Altoona neighborhood under this boil water advisory?
  • Thinking of a Christmas pet? What Altoona families should know first.
  • What will replace Explore Altoona in promoting our region to visitors?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Ball in Altoona! and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Altoonafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Colder with snow showers, with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Variably cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, windy; a p.m. flurry, with a high of 34 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Boil water notice issued after water main break in Altoona (wtaj.com) — Select Altoona residents near the 500 block of Logan Boulevard are being urged to boil their water as a precaution after a water main break, due to possible contamination. The Altoona Water Authority is testing the water, will send phone alerts when it’s safe again, and will post updates on its website over the next few days.
   

2. Experts warn against impulsive holiday pet adoptions (wtaj.com) — Altoona-area families thinking about a Christmas puppy or kitten are being urged to weigh the long-term costs and responsibilities before adopting. Central PA Humane Society staff explain why returns spike after the holidays and spotlight several older pets still waiting for homes, encouraging residents to consider these overlooked animals and plan applications early if they hope to adopt around Christmas.
   

3. Discover Blair County tourism agency hires Koziar as director (altoonamirror.com) — Blair County’s new tourism agency, Discover Blair County, has hired WTAJ host Morgan Koziar as its first operations and marketing director, a move that will shape how Altoona and nearby communities are promoted to visitors. The hire follows the defunding of Explore Altoona earlier this year after disagreements over tourism strategy, and Koziar will now lead efforts to market local attractions, lodging, and businesses starting February 2026.
   

4. Luigi Mangione: One Year After the Arrest That Shocked the Nation (mebaneenterprise.com) — Altoona plays a key role in this ongoing national case, as patrons and police at a local McDonald’s helped capture a suspect now facing murder and weapons charges in New York and federal court. One year later, Altoona officers are testifying in Manhattan about their warrantless backpack search, while judges weigh what evidence can be used as the high‑profile prosecution moves forward.
   

5. State's 3-pointers overwhelm AAHS boys basketball team (altoonamirror.com) — Altoona Area High School’s boys basketball team suffered a lopsided 73-29 home loss to State College, which buried 12 three-pointers and pulled away early at the Fieldhouse. Coach Doug Pfeffer said Altoona must defend the perimeter better, while Chris Wagner led the Mountain Lions with 11 points as they fell to 0-4 ahead of Friday’s road trip to Central Dauphin East.
   

📸 Around Altoona

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altoona

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday December 12
  • Art After Dark
    Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, 1210 11th Ave, Altoona
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Wee Make Music & Storytime
    Hughesville Public Library , 146 S 5th St , Hughesville
    10:30 am
    • Friday December 12
  • Planetarium Show
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
    7:00 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • FOT - "Mele Kalikimaka" - Wear your Hawaiian Christmas Gear
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
    • Tuesday December 16
  • FOT - Have Yourselves a comfy Christmas (Wear your best Christmas Pajamas)
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
  • D&D: 7th-10th Grade
    Hughesville Public Library , 146 S 5th St , Hughesville
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • FOT - "Grinch Day" (Wear as much green as you can or wear Grinch gear)
    Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
    If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
  • All lanes on I-99 northbound are now open following a vehicle fire between Exit 41 and Exit 45.
    11:14PM on Dec 9: A vehicle fire on I-99 northbound causes lane restrictions between Exit 41 and Exit 45. (Nextdoor )
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Logan Valley in Altoona. Apply here.
  • ServiceMaster Cleaning Services by Request posted a job opening for Custodian in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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