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Area Life

Long journey home

Larry Ferry bicycles along Scotch Valley Road as part of his 8-mile commute home from work on Wednesday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Go planner — March 6-12

Friday, March 6 1492 Home Association will present Don Osborn & Bill Hunter LIVE @ The Knights of Columbus, 1508 12th Ave., Altoona, from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 6. Doors open at 6:30. Come on in and hang out with two of the area’s most talented musicians at the monthly First Fridays ...

ArtsAltoona speakeasy event to celebrate Edgar Allen Poe

For those who can recite Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Raven” by heart — and for those who struggle to do so — ArtsAltoona is hosting an Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy event March 27-28, where literature is promoted and drinks are encouraged. Based in Orlando, Florida, the Edgar ...

At the movies — March 6-8

AMC ALTOONA 12 Scream 7 (R) Friday — 1:15, 2:30, 4:15, 5:30, 7:15, 8:30, 10:10 p.m. Saturday — 12:15, 1:15, 3:05, 4:15, 6, 7:15, 9, 10:15 p.m. Sunday — 1:15, 4:15, 5, 7:15, 10:15 p.m. Goat (PG) Friday — 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 10:30 p.m. Saturday — 1:30, 4:10, 6:50 ...

In the news on this date: March 6

50 years ago: 1976 The Altoona Jaycees, David Dietz president, was joining the Pennsylvania Jaycee effort to raise funds for children with intellectual and physical disabilities by selling apple butter at $1 a jar. 25 years ago: 2001 Teachers from the Altoona Area and Hollidaysburg Area ...

Today’s puzzles: March 5, 2026

Click the corresponding link below to see and print your favorite puzzles Andrews McMeel Crossword https://www.altoonamirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THU-McMeel-Xword.png Find the words https://www.altoonamirror.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/THU-Word-Find.png Celebrity ...