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Health calendar Aug. 1-2, 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 ...

Across the area

‘Old Salts’ to hold reunion Oct. 24 The newly formed Central PA “Old Salts” (formerly the Central PA Chapter of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association) is sponsoring a reunion of all Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Reservists who drilled at NRC Altoona from 1947 to 1994. Their guests are also welcome to attend. The reunion will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Duncansville VFW Post. For more information, contact Robert Bentley at 814-696-3366 or rjbentley47@gmail.com. Newry Borough to mark 150 years Newry Borough is celebrating its founding-150 years ... 1876 ...

Baker Mansion plans events

Baker Mansion and Blair County Historical Society’s upcoming events for August 2026 include. n Sunday on the Lawn Concert with Acoustic Express –– 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. n Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The Altoona Brass Collective –– 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. n Victorian Gardening Tea with the Blair Garden Club –– 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Baker Mansion. Afternoon tea experience ...

Alpha Beta officers

Courtesy photo The Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International, recently installed new officers. Shown are (from left): Tina Smith-Gilbert, immediate past president; Marcie Erickson, Pennsylvania State President; Jennifer Harclerode, president; Amy Snyder, first vice ...

Altoona library sets Aug. programs

Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its upcoming programs and activities. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n Fiber Fun will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Come join the Kneedle Knerds United for some fiber fun. Bring your favorite fiber crafts. Experienced crafters may be available to help you get started. No registration needed. n Silvers-Screen Saturdays –– Free family friendly matinees shown at 1 p.m. every Saturday during Summer Quest. No registration necessary. Aug. 1 –– “Night at the ...

Yesteryear-1960s downtown Altoona Mid State Bank

Leonard Alwine of Altoona submitted this photo taken in the late 1960s in downtown Altoona of the Mid State Bank Central Office across from the Altoona Post Office. Today, the open market fruit stand under the Pepsi sign is a parking lot and the main bank building is now converted into high ...