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Association offers scholarship to Tussey Mountain graduate

Deadline to apply is July 17 The Saxton Liberty High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for a scholarship for Tussey Mountain High School graduates completing their first year of a four-year college program. Saxton Liberty High School consolidated with Robertsdale High School in 1961 to form the Tussey Mountain School District. Each year, the Saxton Liberty Alumni Association has selected and presented financial aid to deserving graduates of Tussey Mountain High School. These young people must be enrolled in a four-year program and have reached the end of the ...

Pets of the Week June 13-14, 2026

Yesteryear-Soap Box Derby 1935

These pictures are from the 1935 Soap Box Derby in Roaring Spring, the starting point was in front of what is now the Spring Dam Brewery with the race going down Main Street. These photos are from the Elmer Burket collection which are currently being preserved at the Blair County Genealogical ...

Horoscope — Sunday, June 14

Sunday, June 14 You will use your talents to soothe, heal, charm, persuade and create. You quite naturally evolve to a level of mastery few can claim. Aries (March 21-April 19) You’ve been giving a surface-level tolerance to something that you know, on a deeper level, is not working for you. You now have the courage to admit this and move toward a change. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’ve often wondered what would happen if you did a bit more research or took a smidge more risk. The fates will favor this flavor of boldness in your financial sector. Gemini (May 21-June 21) ...

Bellwood library sets programs for June

Bellwood-Antis Public Library has scheduled programs for June. n The “Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program” begins in June. Register children at https://forms.gle/9SwT9WvC5gVDeHw1A or register in person during library hours. Children registered can earn prizes for tracking their reading progress throughout the summer. n A representative from PA CareerLink-Blair County will be at the library from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. The representative can help you apply for jobs, update your resume and navigate the Careerlink website. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., the library hosts the Hub, ...

Local history on this date: June 10

Local history 50 years ago: Hollidaysburg Area High School graduate Scott Robison was to travel to the Philippines next week as part of the Youth for Understanding Program funded by the U.S. State Dept. 25 years ago: State nursing home inspectors were in Altoona and 11 of the 12 nursing homes with a total of 1,800 residents here passed their inspection with one being placed on provisional status. 10 years ago: The Logan Township Police Department celebrated its 50th anniversary at the municipal township building with a highlight of officers Matt Massaro and Matt Lutz demonstrating ...