Frontier Family Fest is Aug. 23 Several churches in the Altoona area will host the Frontier Family Fest, a free one-day historical event with hands-on activities for the entire family. Stroll from activity to activity, stay for lunch, and hear about “James Smith and Frontier Faith.” The ...

Sitting Bulls Sled Hockey returns to the ice for the 2025 season. Sitting Bulls Sled Hockey is looking for physically challenged athletes ages 5 to adult to give sled hockey a try and join the team. New players are welcome and are encouraged to attend this first practice of the season at ...

John Anthony Wojcik, currently living in Duncansville, is celebrating his 100th birthday today. He was born on Aug. 13, 1925, and grew up in Barnesboro. He married Joyce Kline of Nicktown on Oct. 21, 1950. John and Joyce were married for 65 years, living in Spangler. They raised three ...

The Altoona Area High School Alumni Association has announced the winners of its Distinguished Alumni Awards that will be presented the weekend of Sept. 12-13. The awards were established in 2000 to honor graduates who have achieved greatness in their chosen fields and through public service. ...

The Judith Filler Bright Memorial Fund was established by the family of the late Judy Filler Bright ’54 to honor her and celebrate the fact that she and many of her family members made lasting friendships at Altoona High School. Judy had a lifelong interest in the school and the impressive ...

Auditions have been announced for an original, 9/11-themed production. Off Pitt Street Theater Company, in partnership with ArtsAltoona, will hold auditions for “Never Forget — A 9/11 Introspective” on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. at The Grotto at the ArtsAltoona Center in Downtown ...