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Learn to laugh: Annual event for women promotes well-being, supports good cause
February 9, 2012 Supporters of the Altoona Regional Health System invites women to their annual event centered on good food, laughter and proof of the saying that girls just want to have fun. more »»
On the air
February 9, 2012 Age: Jeff?Preval Current position: Centre County News Reporter Family: Mom, Joan, and Dad, Eddy; two sisters: Betsy and Christy Hometown: Arlington, Mass. more »» 
Bonbon recipe makes it easy to make sweets by hand
February 8, 2012 Attempting to make chocolate bonbons from scratch is enough to test anyone’s love. First you have to cook up some fussy filling, and get it into — and to hold — just the right shap. more »» 
Stop cervical cancer with preventative steps
February 7, 2012 National organizations and local doctors want women to know that though cervical cancer is a devastating disease, modern medicine has made it easily detectable and preventable. A press release from J. more »» 
Unusually large baby makes headlines, spurs discussion
February 6, 2012 At least where babies are concerned, bigger isn’t always better. On Jan. more »» 
Family’s tragedy results in goal to educate about impact of traumatic brain injuries
February 5, 2012 On the morning of Aug. 17, 2006, 12-year-old Devin Maurer of Patton was a normal kid, a bit big for his age, who liked football and swimming. By that evening, everything had change. more »» 
"A good time": Indie rock bands return to Altoona for concert today
February 4, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror.com Like many hard-working, do-it-yourself musicians, Bradley Walden would rather refer to his band’s fans as friends. more »» 
Local audio producer tapped to work on popular video game
February 2, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror. more »»
Even if you look ridiculous, be comfortable in your own skin
February 2, 2012 The madness started in spring 2001. more »» 
Martinsburg eatery offers upscale items, comfort food for a good cause
February 1, 2012 Anything goes in The Bistro at the Village Green. more »» 
Big-time fun: Tallest hoops player coming to Johnstown with?Globetrotters
January 31, 2012 Paul “Tiny” Sturgess’ trip to Johnstown this week may be his first to Pennsylvania, but it will also make history. Don’t let the nickname fool you. more »» 
Westminster introducing six breeds to annual show
January 28, 2012 LOS ANGELES — Six dogs will make history this year as the newest breeds eligible to compete at Westminster. If they have visions of winning, though, history is against them. more »»
Van Halen to play BJC March 26
January 28, 2012 UNIVERSITY?PARK?— Van Halen will perform at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center at 8 p.m. March 26 R&B Superstars Kool and the Gang will join Van Halen as support. more »» 
Local artist inspired by history
January 26, 2012 Artists sometimes find inspiration in unlikely places. more »» 
Readers share their favorite recipes
January 25, 2012 Whether they’re a long-standing family tradition or a stumbled-upon treasure, soup recipes are put to good use this time of year in the local are. more »»
Mumma's Bean Soup
January 25, 2012 Submitted by Mary Saylor of Altoona 1 pound navy or soup beans 1 pound kluski noodles or any thick noodle or mini pasta like farfali or shells 1 pound carrots-scraped or peeled, but crosswise into... more »»
Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads Oscars with 11 nominations
January 24, 2012 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Martin Scorsese’s Paris adventure “Hugo” leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director honor for the Oscar-winning filmmaker. more »» 
Martinsburg family raising funds for canine trained to help keep autistic children safe
January 23, 2012 In so many ways, Joey and Reuben Ochoa enjoy and do things typical of young boys. Joey, 7, likes basketball. A collection of six or seven videos demonstrate his past obsession with Michael Jorda. more »» 
Indie pop rockers to kick off 2012 for local promoter
January 21, 2012 For one of AnEmergencyScene’s first shows of the new year, it makes sense to welcome two touring bands who made a big splash in 2011 and show no signs of slowing dow. more »» 
Acupuncturist brings treatment to area
January 19, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror.com Michael Cregger received acupuncture for the first time when he was a teenager. Because of an injury, he had lost feeling in his right arm. more »» 
Production aims to bring children’s books to life
January 18, 2012 TheatreworksUSA invites local audiences to watch as they bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life, and bring out the child in all of us. The touring production company will present “Seussical” at 2 p.m. more »» Diabetes Support Group February 9, 2012 Thurs, Feb 9, Diabetes Support Group Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, conference rooms 1 & 2, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Entrance E, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803. more » Community Calendar |
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The Art CafeFebruary 4, 2012 Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona presents: Lunch a l'Art Milton Glaser Dylan ©1966 Milton Glaser Offset lithograph, 33" x 22" with Dr. more » Latest Blogs |
