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The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...

Bellwood library plans October events

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The Bellwood-Antis Public Library has announced its events for October. n The Bellwood Quilting Bees will present their annual quilt show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Enjoy a display of handmade quilts and other quilted items created by the Bellwood Quilting Bees. There will also be a giveaway of crafting materials and books. n Club Lego meetups will be held at 6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 22. Club Lego is for kids over the age of 5. Club Lego is free, and no sign-ups are needed, but an adult must stay in the library while their children participate. The fall Used Book ...

Livestock show, sale held in Martinsburg

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MARTINSBURG — The Blair County Junior Livestock Show was held on Aug. 16, 17 and 18 at the Morrison Cove Memorial Park. Matt Manbeck, judged the dairy beef, goat, lamb, swine and beef show. Melanie Riblet judged the rabbits. 4-H and FFA scholarship recipients were ...

Historian, filmmaker to present ‘Haunted Altoona’ Oct. 16-17

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Join historian Jared Frederick and filmmaker Mark Frederick for “Haunted Altoona: Murder & Mystery in Railroad City,” — a lantern-led walking tour exploring some of the most chilling, mysterious, and unforgettable chapters from Altoona’s past. The tours run Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. Long before ghost stories became local legend, the newspapers of Railroad City were filled with accounts of accidents, fires and shocking crimes. On this tour of Downtown Altoona, Dr. Jared Frederick will bring these events to life, visiting locations connected to the incidents and ...

Frank and Roxan O’Dellick

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Mr. and Mrs. Frank O’Dellick of Altoona will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday. They were married Oct. 9, 1975, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona, by Father George Flynn and the Rev. Neil Albright. Mrs. O’Dellick is the former Roxan Gorsuch. The couple have ...

Celebrating their 85th birthdays

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Courtesy photo The Hollidaysburg High School Class of 1959 held an 85th birthday celebration at Prime Sirloin Buffet on Saturday, Sept. 12. Shown are (from left): first row — Joyce Byrnes Veckov, Sarah Leidy Swaney, Janet Weaver Mauk, Phil Grove, Jeannie Fagans Corle and Steve McMaster; ...