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Health calendar June 27-28, 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 ...

Pets of the Week June 27-28, 2026

Hundreds turn out for Saturate Altoona

Every Sunday night in June, Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona comes alive as large crowds gather for a worship service uniting as many as 36 Blair County churches and organizations for a community-based celebration of Christian faith. With a focus on unity, Saturate Altoona is designed to ...

Spiritual notes

Free concert offered The Music Camp wrap-up concert will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, at First Church of Christ, Juniata Gap Road. Everyone is invited to hear what this group of musicians accomplished during the camp. Ox roast drive-thru set Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, 1028 Penn St., Hollidaysburg, will host an ox roast drive-thru from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9. The $12 meal includes an ox roast sandwich, homemade gob, chips and a drink. Proceeds will support the goal of improved accessibility to the church. Call 814-695-0072 for more information. Subs, ...

Mirror Images June 27-28, 2026

Yesteryear-Foot of Ten Allegheny #2 School

The first grade class in Duncansville’s Foot of Ten Allegheny #2 Elementary School in 1962-63 were (from left): front row — Mike McConnell, Cindy Detrick, Bobby Walker, Kathy McCladden, Melvin Boose, Darla Miller, Scott Emiegh and Vaughn Brubaker; middle row — Mrs. Wogan, Mark ...