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Health calendar JUly 4-5, 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 ...

Yesteryear-Roaring Spring Department Store

These pictures are of what was known as the Roaring Spring Department Store at its location in downtown Roaring Spring. The store, which was founded in 1863 by D.M.Bare, was also known as the Company Store. The former owners, the Mingle family, relocated the store to Route 36 in 1986. The ...

Across the area

AAHS Alumni Band Day set for Sept. 4 The Altoona Area High School Alumni Association will host an AAHS Alumni Band Day on Friday, Sept. 4, when the Mountain Lions take on Central Dauphin at Mansion Park Stadium. This will also be the Mountain Lions’ Altoona Football League Night, recognizing the upcoming future grid stars and their coaches. The AAHS Alumni Association extends as special welcome to new AAHS Band Director, Brandon Kunder, as he conducts his first official Alumni Band Day event. Registration can be made at www.aahsalumni.org or by stopping in the AAHS Alumni ...

Cresson Public Library sets programs for July

Cresson Public Library has scheduled its programs for July. The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. n Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, July 7 and 21, children can stop by the library to make summer DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided on the table in the children’s section. n Story time and activity hour: Story time will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. n America: 250 Years and Counting: Join Denise Holladay Damico, professor of history and chair of the history and political science department at Saint Francis University, ...

Spiritual notes

Celebration service A special worship service centered on faith, gratitude and prayer for our nation will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5, at The Well Ministry Center, 605 Burns Ave., Altoona. Night of worship planned Holy Spirit Ministry will host a night of worship at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg. Jo-Ann Semko will be the speaker on “I Am.” Semko is the diocesan director of schools and director of the diocesan Cursillo Movement. Praise and worship will be led by the worship team. A prayer ministry will be held after the ...

Know the symptoms of aphasia

DuBOIS — More than two million Americans live with aphasia, yet only 12% receive the correct diagnosis from the first provider they see. Aphasia is a language disorder usually caused by damage to the brain, and it affects communication and comprehension. It is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of damage to the brain. The most common cause is stroke and about one-third of stroke survivors experience aphasia. It can also be caused by other conditions that damage or disrupt brain function including: - Brain infections or inflammation - Brain surgery - Brain tumors ...