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Military Food Share set for Monday The monthly Military Food Share distribution at the Duncansville VFW Auxiliary 8724 will be held on Monday, Aug. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military and photo ID are required. Enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive if the parking lot is full. The VFW wants to thank all the volunteers, local businesses, individuals, American Rescue Workers and Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving for helping to keep this program going ...

Mirror Images Aug. 8-9, 2026

Yesteryear-Military parade

These pictures are from Roaring Spring’s 75th Anniversary Military Parade held on Aug. 17, 1962. The first photo is of a replica of the Mercury Space capsule that John Glenn orbited the earth on Feb. 20, 1962. The second is of a U.S. Army Reserve tank (you can also see the Railway Express ...

Health calendar-Aug. 8-9, 2026

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 ...

Bedford Players to stage ‘Broadway: A Tour Through the Eras’

The Bedford County Players invite audiences to celebrate nearly a century of Broadway magic with “Broadway: A Tour Through the Eras,” a one-of-a-kind cabaret performance at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Bedford County Playhouse. Rather than telling Broadway’s story in chronological ...

Spiritual notes

Clothing giveway is Saturday Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8. Spring and summer clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416. Ox Roast drive-thru Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, is hosting an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. A $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds will support the goal of improved ...