‘Out of the Darkness’ walk to be held Sept. 13
Names for dedication are due by Aug. 28 To draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention, volunteers from Blair County will be uniting with more than a quarter of a million people who are participating in walks across the nation in September. The 16th annual Blair County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Eastern PA Chapter and the Blair County Suicide Prevention Task Force, will be held at Lakemont Park on Sunday, Sept. 13. Check-in and pre-walk activities, such as participating in remembrance crafts and supporting local ...
Hollidaysburg class of ’64 turns 80
Courtesy photo The Hollidaysburg Senior High School Class of 1964 recently held an 80th birthday celebration. The two-night celebration started on July 31 at Marzoni’s in Duncansville and continued on Aug. 1 at the US Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Shown are (from left): first row –– Kay ...
Blair-Bedford Builders delivers donations to veterans home
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair-Bedford Builders Association recently wrapped up its “Fill the Truck for Veterans” campaign with an outpouring of support from local businesses, association members and residents throughout the area. The campaign, organized by BBBA in partnership with Stuckey ...
Staff places time capsule at Presbyterian Village
As part of “America 250” activities at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, a time capsule was placed into a special hollow cavity in a wall at the main entrance on Newry Street. The capsule, named “Blessings,” contains numerous items and is to be opened in 50 years. Among ...
Garden club attends class
New members are welcome The Patton Garden Club attended a class from Marian Ross from Panes of Promise Glass Art in Carrolltown. Garden club members were able to create their own night light using fractured glass pieces either by reproducing samples that Ross had available or by creating ...