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Area Life

Just out of reach

Wyatt Moyer, 15, (left) breaks up a pass intended for Zach Vukmanovich, 14, both of Altoona, while playing at Heritage Plaza on Friday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Full stop

Traffic is backed up along Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg as the railroad crossing gates remained in the down position across Newry Street for about 45 minutes on Friday afternoon before being reset. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

CACCC presenting ‘Miracle Worker’

The play “The Miracle Worker” will be presented by The Community Arts Center of Cambria County’s Log Art Theatre for eight shows starting Feb. 15. This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 ...

SAMA’s Art After Dark event offers food, music and culture

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art presents Art After Dark from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 22 with a Valentine’s twist as attendees meet three artists featured in “Artists of the 21st Century,” enjoy acoustic music and shop with vendors. SAMA Altoona Director Dante DiAndrea said the ongoing ...

Safety first

A Norfolk Southern freight train crew member inspects the lead locomotive during a crew switch at Rose Yard near the North Eighth Street Bridge on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Washing off Winter

Wesley Weyandt of Altoona washes his car at the Quick ’n Easy Auto Wash on a warm Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski