JOHN KUNSTBECK
An Altoona native was promoted into the Army’s general officer ranks when his family members pinned on his newly earned star and he recited the oath of office in a ceremony at Fort Eisenhower, Ga., on Jan. 21, 2025.
Brig. Gen. John Kunstbeck, who serves as the Deputy ...
McEldowney Brothers Bottling Works of Altoona delivers Coca Cola to Gable & Company store along 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona using their 1922 Garford “68D” delivery truck. The photo was submitted by Leonard Alwine of Altoona from his collection of photos.
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HOLLIDAYSBURG –– On Sept. 29, 2024, Lehman Engineers held its 18th annual Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk to benefit Dreams Go On.
Dreams Go On is a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding organization. In 2024, the trail ride and trail walk raised $36,825.31. To date, Lehman’s has ...
Military Food Share set for Monday
The monthly Military Food Share distribution at the Duncansville VFW Auxiliary 8724 will be held Monday, Feb. 10, beginning at 11 a.m.
This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. We are currently ...
Clothing giveaway planned
Grace’s Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 1114 N. Cambria St., Bellwood, will host a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8. Winter clothing is available. Masks are optional. For more information, call the church at 814-742-7501 or 814-742-7416.
St. ...
Local history
50 years ago: 1975
A new car dealership, Montgomery Toyota, opened at 2000 Logan Boulevard between Altoona and Hollidaysburg as it took delivery of 36 new Toyota automobiles on eight delivery trucks.
25 years ago: 1999
The 54 local residents participating in the Foster ...