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Local history 50 years ago: 1975 The Blair County commissioners said that they would consider forming a consumer protection office after it was requested by a group called the Blair Consumer Committee, Ernest Weiss chairman. 25 years ago: 2000 The Salvation Army purchased the former 17,000-square-foot H&H Appliance Superstore on Plank Road to turn it into an area superstore, its third store in Altoona, to help support the Adult Rehabilitation Center on Seventh Avenue and Second Street. 10 years ago: 2015 An Altoona team of seventh grade students led by Kaelab Ruggles ...

Women’s Club to mark 90 years

ACROSS THE AREA Women’s Club to mark 90 years The Women’s Club of Altoona will present “NOTEWORTHY at 90! Celebrating Ninety Years of Service, with Style.” The event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Sanctuary at ArtsAltoona Center, Sixth Avenue and 22nd Street ...

‘United We Can’ luncheons announced

Reservations for inspirational luncheon series due by Oct. 20 The “United We Can” Inspirational Luncheon Series will launch its eighth season this month with two dynamic local speakers. Jason Chavis, vice president and general manager of WJAC, will open the fall series on Oct. 30. He ...

Births

Sept. 14, 2025 Silas Noah Knab, a son born to Emily Rayne (Detwiler) Knab and Zachary Knab, Williamsburg, at UPMC Altoona at 12:52 a.m. Due to privacy concerns, UPMC Altoona no longer provides birth announcements to the Mirror. To obtain a form to announce a birth, please call Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459 or email community@altoonamirror.com.

5 generations times three

Courtesy photos Shirley Snyder (seated) of Hollidaysburg (formerly of Foot of Ten Road) has three new members in her family to make five generations. In the photo on the left, Snyder holds her great-great-granddaughter, Lila Ulery. Standing are (from left): Mindy Ulery of Roaring Spring, ...

Bellwood Class of 1970 reunion

Courtesy photo The Bellwood-Antis Class of 1970 held its 55th anniversary reunion on Sept. 13 at The Bull Pen Restaurant in Tyrone, followed by a day at the farm of Barbara (Hauenstein) Spencer and her husband, on Sunday, Sept. 14. Shown are (from left): first row — Tom Bacza, Debbie ...