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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 ...

WISE Women offers scholarships

WISE Women of Blair County and the Donna D. Gority scholarship are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. These completed applications must be received by US mail to WISE Women, P.O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or by email: info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. Scholarships are available to Blair County resident females 21 years of age or older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives and who are pursuing post-secondary education. ...

Local equestrian competes at nationals

Paisley Fix of Warriors Mark, the daughter of Donald and Stacy Fix and a rising sophomore at Tyrone Area High School, recently appearances at both the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals and the Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championships, two of the ...