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Veterans enrollment fair set

The Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host a veterans enrollment fair Saturday, Aug. 8, at its new Huntingdon Community Based Outpatient Clinic, offering information on VA health care enrollment and available services. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the clinic, 10892 Fairgrounds Road, Huntingdon. Veterans and their caregivers are invited to attend to learn about health care services available through the VA, including those offered at the Altoona medical center and the new Huntingdon clinic. VA enrollment and eligibility specialists will be available to assist eligible ...

Birthday

Jesse A. Wright Jr. of Cresson recently celebrated his 99th birthday with family and friends. Wright was born July 28, 1927, the son of Alice Jane (Trexler) and Jesse A. Wright Sr. He has been married to Helen Catherine (O’Donnell) for 71 years. The couple have five children: Jesse III, ...

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 ...