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Yesteryear: In the news on June 23

Local history 50 years ago: June 23, 1976 The Pathfinder Halfway House for Alcoholics, operated by Catholic Charities at 14th Avenue and 16th Street, was to close due to lack of funding from the Blair County Drug and Alcohol Council. 25 years ago: June 23, 2001 The Altoona Fire Department’s hazmat team, Reynold Santone fire chief, cleaned up a spill of liquid zinc phosphate that had spilled from a tractor-trailer in the Beverly Healthcare-Hillview parking lot. The truck was delivering cleaning agents to the nursing home. 10 years ago: June 23, 2016 Hollidaysburg Main ...

Home Nursing Agency Foundation announces Mercedes Moment winner

Martinsburg resident Stanley Metz held the winning number – 928 – for Home Nursing Agency Foundation’s Mercedes Moment fundraiser held on May 21. The winner was announced as part of Mercedes Moment Night at the Altoona Curve after the Pennsylvania Lottery Pick 3 drawing at 7 p.m. ...

Health calendar

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 ...

Parade flag volunteers

Courtesy photo Patterson brothers (from left): Clayton, Colton and Carson volunteered their time to hand out flags to the public during the Loretto American Legion Memorial Day parade. The boys are from Portage. Lorraine Noel, president of the Loretto American Legion Auxiliary, is pictured ...

Across the area

Blair Garden Club to meet June 22 Members of the Blair Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the American Legion Post 516 Social Hall, 1501 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg. Karlice Makuchan, a member of the Garden Club of Johnstown, will present a program about “Microplastics, what they are and how to deal with them.” The public is invited to attend. Portage Rotary seeks parade participants The Rotary Club of Portage will sponsor the 2026 Portage Summerfest Parade on Saturday, Aug. 8. Line-up will begin at 1 p.m. at the Centre Town Mall on Caldwell Avenue, and ...

Mirror accepts photographs of four, five generations

The Altoona Mirror accepts photos of families who recently added a fourth or fifth generation. Photos will be published at no charge on the Community News page. The photo may include one representative of each generation and should include identifications for everyone in the photo from left to right, front and back rows, if applicable. It should include the person’s name, town and how they are related to the baby in the photo. Photos should be submitted within six months of the new addition. Photos can be emailed to community@altoonamirror .com or mailed to Community News, ...