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 ...
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.
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, ...
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 ...
The Blair County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People No. 2252 will hold its annual Freedom Fund Gala from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Heritage Discovery Center, 1421 12th Ave., Altoona. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear semi-formal attire as they gather for an evening of inspiration, recognition and unity. The speaker will be Dr. Ron Darbeau, chancellor of the Penn State Altoona campus. Attendees also will hear poetry readings from Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, English professor at Penn State Altoona. This ...
The WISE Women of Blair County Board members invite area residents to join its membership. Through Dec. 31, individiuals can join (or renew) their membership and be part of a network dedicated to empowering women in the Blair County community. There is a buy one, gift one membership to a friend at half price. Current dues are $30 a year and if you gift one when you get yours, before the end of the year, it’s only an additional $15 to treat a friend. Current membership rates are: One year adult membership –– $30. Three-year adult membership (new) –– $75. Lifetime ...
