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Injured Altoona veteran competed at 2013 Warrior Games
May 18, 2013 Retired Army Sgt. Sean Hook, an Altoona veteran, competed in the 2013 Warrior Games as part of Team Army. The games, which took place in Colorado Springs, Colo., ended on Thursday. more »» 
Flower power: All-America Selections winners offer up ‘tried and true’
May 18, 2013 An annual list of the best seed varieties takes the guess work out of what’s the best pick for your garden, according to a local greenhouse manager. more »» 
Timeless messages: John Denver tribute brings music legend’s songs to Altoona
May 16, 2013 When singer Chris Collins decided to play a John Denver tribute concert at a friend’s prompting, 300 people showed up to pack a small bar after reading an article in a local newspape. more »» 
Pints for Pets continues to raise big bucks for Humane Society
May 15, 2013 Care for a pint and a poodle? An ale and an akita? A stout and a shorthair? OK, so technically there are no actual animals allowed at Peoples Natural Gas Field during the Pints for Pets Brewfest thi... more »» 
Makeover for Mom: An inspiration to others, Altoona mom treated for her accomplishments
May 12, 2013 About a week ago, mother of five Melanie Kattouf marveled at the thought of riding in a limousine on a Thursday. more »» 
Sci-fi fan convention returns to the area
May 11, 2013 If you’re on Broad Avenue in Altoona next weekend and see a swarm of superheroes, aliens and Imperial stormtroopers, don’t be concerned. You’re not dreaming and there’s no invasion. more »» 
Fundraiser to benefit area boy with rare genetic syndrome
May 9, 2013 An email message from Cassie Grassmyer ends with three simple words: “We are blessed. more »» 
Film legend Harryhausen dead at 92
May 8, 2013 LONDON — When Ray Harryhausen was 13, he was so overwhelmed by “King Kong” that he vowed he would create otherworldly creatures on film. more »»
Vaudeville has long, storied history in Altoona
May 5, 2013 Entertainment is an ever-evolving industry, and vaudeville is a part of that history. Now Altoona is the setting where that history will repeat itself. more »» 
Expert to speak on bullying and peer abuse
May 4, 2013 Author and consultant on bullying and peer abuse Elizabeth Bennett knows from personal experience what she is talking about. more »»
Asparagus may require patience, but worth it
May 4, 2013 The directions on “How To Establish An Asparagus Bed” call for enthusiastic work digging a trench, establishing a “W” formation within that trench, reserving the remaining soil, adding fertilizers,... more »» 
Classic groups to perform ‘Blue Moon’ and other favorites in Tyrone
May 2, 2013 Singer Walt Maddox joined the doo-wop group The Marcels in 1961, the year they hit it big with such hits as “Heartaches,” “Melancholy Baby” and the iconic “Blue Moon. more »»
Recycling has increased, but we can do more
April 27, 2013 If you recycle and try to make less waste, you can easily end up with more in the recycling bin and yard waste bags than what is in your trash can. more »» 
Area initiative promotes tobacco-free outdoor space
April 24, 2013 Sure, making a tumbling pass in gymnastics takes muscle strength and coordination. But clean air to fuel the motion helps, too. Just ask Garver Memorial YMCA gymnasts Kassidy Burket and Ellen Kennedy. more »» 
Local planetariums teach and entertain
April 21, 2013 In the 1960s and ’70s, a high school planetarium-building boom took place in the United States. more »» 
High-tech specs: Electronic eyeglasses offer wearers more control
April 20, 2013 By Amanda Gabeletto agabeletto@altoonamirror.com A high-tech pair of eyeglasses is geared toward giving more control to its wearers. more »» 
‘Super Hero Day’ set for Sunday
April 20, 2013 Kids, it’s time to dress up and test your Super Hero powers. The Altoona Mirror is holding a Super Hero Day from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Blair County Convention Center in?Altoona. more »» 
Digging up your past
April 18, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — When you’re trying to find clues to the past in old documents like newspapers, it helps if you can see them as clearly as possible. more »»
American Cancer Society fundraiser celebrates Broadway
April 13, 2013 We’ve all heard the phrase “everyone has been touched by cancer. more »» 
Trip to yesteryear: Retired couple enjoys sharing their passion for memorabilia
April 12, 2013 ALUM BANK — For many years, people came to the first house located at the bottom of a mountain along Route 56 because they needed help. more »» 
Big band era embraced and preserved in Gallitzin
April 11, 2013 GALLITZIN — A piece of history attached to well-known big band musicians has gotten a makeover in Gallitzi. more »» 31 days of 31 gifts May 18, 2013 31 days of 31 gifts to benefit the Shaner Family. Purchase a calendar for $15.00 for the month of June. Each day a 31 gifts product will be given away. If your name is drawn it will be placed back in for the possibilty of winning again. Call 931-3569 for details. more » Community Calendar |
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Backyard BeatsMay 17, 2013 Two of the event mile markers that indicate that central Pennsylvania has definitely arrived into spring take place this weekend, the Blair County Arts Festival and the Pints for Pets Brewfest. more » Latest Blogs
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