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No, Shakespeare never went out of style at all

If my former William Shakespeare professor at Saint Francis University taught me anything, it’s that the 16th-century British playwright remains alive in many pieces of modern media, such as songs, films and theatre, of course. And Dr. John Woznak was right, especially in 2026. Taylor ...

Lending a hand

State Rep. Jim Rigby, R-Cambria/Somerset, volunteered to use his aerial work platform to help Gallitzin Borough install the nearly 100 Hometown Hero banners that were purchased by families in the borough on Thursday morning. He was assisted by borough workers and borough police provided ...

Fire reported at JLG Industries in Bedford

Bedford and surrounding fire companies were called out about 11 a.m. Friday to the JLG Industries Inc. facility along Weber Lane, Bedford, for a reported fire with visible flames. The facility was evacuated while firefighters put out hot spots in the paint tower section of the building. ...

Spiritual Notes

Night of worship set A night of worship with eucharistic adoration will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg, with Brother Lazarus Travis, T.O.R. There will be praise and worship by the worship team and prayer ministry. Prayer and praise night The Well Ministry Center will host an evening of prayer and praise at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17. The Well is at 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. Chorus, Singers in concert The Ministers Chorus of the Western PA Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Chi Rho Singers of the Susquehanna Annual ...

On this date: May 15

50 years ago: May 15, 1976 A huge U.S. Bicentennial parade featuring 55 floats, 20 bands, military units, baton twirlers and a cast of thousands was held in downtown Altoona. The Reserve Officers Association donated a special Bicentennial Flag to Altoona Area High School. 25 years ago: May 15, 2001 Janice Blair, local elections director for almost 40 years, was retiring. She trained the 500 election workers who staffed the polls, prepared the ballots and answered hundreds of telephone inquiries. 10 years ago: May 15, 2016 An event called (the ninth annual) Pints for Pets was held at ...