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Area Life

In the news on this date: March 18

Local history 50 years ago: 1974 The Altoona Area High School After Glo Committee, Nancy Keirn program chairman, chose the theme “Sunshine of Our Lives.” Class colors were mint green, yellow and tangerine, and the class flower was a carnation with rosebud center. 25 years ago: ...

Work in progress

Workers continue construction of a new Dollar General on William Penn Road in Osterburg on Friday morning. Mirror photo by Holly Claycomb

Manga artist’s death sorrowful

This week, we mourn the recent loss of the venerable manga artist and creator of the “Dragon Ball” series, among many others, Akira Toriyama, who sadly passed away on March 1 from an acute subdural hematoma at age 68, according to an official announcement on the official “Dragon Ball” ...

House fire in Hollidaysburg

Fire crews responded to reports of a house fire at 811 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, about 7 p.m. Thursday. According to Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brandon DiBona, no one was injured in the blaze and everyone got out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Eight fire ...

In the news on this date: March 15

Local history 50 years ago: 1974 Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Bernice Levinson coordinator, unveiled its second project, four completely remodeled homes for sale for $16,900 each with a $225 down payment. The first IDA project was six homes sold on Lexington Avenue. 25 years ago: ...