In the news on this date: August 14
Local history 50 years ago: Aug. 14, 1976 The Blair County Voter Registration program, Andrew Purcell director, said the mail in program was a great success with over 300 registrations received but that many of them were not properly filled out and the voters would have to be called. 25 years ago: Aug. 14, 2001 The Altoona Curve baseball team was giving Adam Hyzdu bobble head dolls to the first 2,000 fans tonight and had held bobble head doll nights for its mascot Steamer and manager Dale Sweum. The bobble head dolls had become a nationwide craze, according to a Mirror story by ...
Celebrate abundance of summer
This recipe celebrates the abundance of summer tomatoes in a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Inspired by the classic ingredients of an Italian caprese salad — juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil — it reimagines the familiar combination with a little knife work and thoughtful layering. The result is a vibrant appetizer served in a glass that’s easy to assemble, simple to serve and fun to eat. Think of it as a savory summer parfait: a colorful medley of diced tomatoes topped with a generous dollop of buffalo mozzarella, ribbons of fresh basil ...
Don’t toss food based only on the date label
SAN FRANCISCO — If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts. With no federal regulations requiring standardized labels for dates on food except for baby formula, it’s no surprise that deciphering terms like “Best Before,” “Best By,” “Best If Used By,” “Enjoy By,” and “Sell By” can be mind-boggling. What most people don’t ...
Local history on this date: August 11
Local history 50 years ago: Aug. 10 was “Altoona Day” at Three Rivers Stadium as 1,100 city residents traveled to Pittsburgh led by Mayor Bill Stouffer to watch the Pirates lose 5-1 to the Dodgers. The Altoona Has Hustle logo was shown on the Pirate scoreboard and the Alto Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps performed. 25 years ago: Darryl Yeager, retired appliance repair teacher at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, made from 3,000 to 5,000 wooden toys a year in his Bellwood workshop and sold them worldwide through his company Yeager’s Easy to Love Wooden Toys. He was ...
School vaccination information available
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is making school-level vaccination data available online through a new interactive tool created by the state Department of Health in partnership with the state Department of Education. The tool can be found at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/programs/immunizations/rates. The DOH aims to provide Pennsylvanians with as much accurate information as possible, according to a news release. The new tool makes it easier for parents and community members to view annual vaccination rates at individual schools — not just at the state or county-level — boosting ...