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Greenwood United Methodist Church celebrates 100 years

Religion September 17, 2026

Greenwood United Methodist Church will celebrate 100 years in the building at 1505 E. Walton Ave., Altoona, with a service of praise and worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept 20. Lunch will follow the service. Those attending are asked to RSVP to 814-934-1866. The celebration will begin with a worship service featuring special music, remarks by members, rededication of the building and recognition of long-term members. Pastor Calvin Miller will speak on a faithful response, “Remembering the Journey.” The Greenwood congregation is the successor of the Old Sandy Run Church and dates ...

Spiritual Notes

Religion September 17, 2026

Fall festival is Saturday The Ashville Community Fall Festival, benefitting the Ashville Volunteer Fire Company and St. Thomas Aquinas Church, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Living Treasures Zoo to You will be on hand for photos with a variety of animals. In addition, there will be food and craft vendors, children’s games and activities, a rummage sale and basket raffle. Heritage Fair is Sept. 19 The Middle PA District Church of the Brethren will host its annual Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Camp Blue Diamond in Petersburg. There will be ...

Cambria County Prison prepares to certify new K-9 officer

Local News September 17, 2026

EBENSBURG — The Cambria County Prison recently received a new K-9 officer, who will be officially certified next Tuesday at the Cambria County Courthouse. K-9 Storm is a Dutch Shepherd who will serve as a narcotics detection officer at the prison, serving alongside her handler, Deputy ...

Altoona Water Authority considers forgiving water liens on blighted property

Local News September 17, 2026

A city Redevelopment Authority representative on Thursday asked the board of the Altoona Water Authority to forgive an outstanding water bill for a derelict Maple Avenue property that the Redevelopment Authority wants to renovate as part of the RA’s ongoing blight intervention ...

Bedford recovers $250,000 in bilked money

Local News September 17, 2026

An Illinois man has been accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Bedford County, but the money has been recovered, county commissioners assured residents Thursday. A public statement issued by commissioner Mike Stiles explained that on July 10, the Bedford County Courthouse was the victim of ...

Lakemont Park dispute nearing settlement

Local News September 17, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The legal dispute over Lakemont Park operations between the county and the park’s management team appears to be headed toward a resolution. Blair County commissioners Dave Kessling and Laura Burke said Thursday that an agreement has not yet been reached with the Lakemont ...