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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 ...

Penn State Altoona offers summer youth academies

Penn State Altoona will offer a series of youth academies this summer for students in grades 3-12. Participants will be able to: n Design, build and race pinewood derby cars in Junior Engineering n Step into the role of a NASA engineer in Senior Engineering — rebuilding and racing a SMARS modular rover across a simulated Martian landscape n Learn to launch their own podcast in the Youth Audio Lab n Explore drawing, ceramics and graphic design in a hands-on studio experience in the Visual Art Studies Arts Academy n Explore the world of healthcare through hands-on learning in ...

Senior prom royalty

On May 7, Independent Living residents at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg held their Senior Prom. Pictured are the King and Queen Barry Barnhart and Margaret Tully surrounded by members of the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School Key Club who participated in this annual event.

Across the area

Military Food Share set for Monday The Duncansville VFW 8724 will hold a Military Food Share on Monday, June 8, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required. Enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. Food shares are held on the second Monday of each month. Nursing alumni to meet Monday The Altoona/Mercy Schools of Nursing Alumni Association will hold the regular general meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Perkins ...

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