Earlier this month, the Nurse Honor Guard from Counties of Blair (Central Pa), Cambria and Centre had the opportunity to start off Nurses Week with a visit to the State Capitol. Senators invited the nurses to their quorum with a personalized tour and special events. “The senators truly ...
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona and Bedford invite young artists this summer for five days of hands-on creativity, imagination and artistic exploration led by teaching artist Emily Russell. Designed for children and teens who love to create, SAMA’s summer camps encourage students to experiment with new materials, techniques and ideas while having fun in an inspiring museum setting. Art Camps are July 27-31 at Altoona and June 22-26 at Bedford for $125 per child. The first camp is designed for children ages 6–9 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Young ...
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 ...
Leonard Alwine of Altoona submitted this photo of the new library being buyilt at 17th Street and Sixth Avenue, Altoona. The photo was taken in the late 1960s before 17th Street was made into a four-lane road. Readers are encouraged to send or deliver old local photographs of general interest ...
Sam Dunkle, (center), commander of the American Legion Fort Fetter Post, Hollidaysburg, presented a check on Thursday, May 7, to Blair County commissioners Laura Burke and Dave Kessling for use toward restoration of the clock at the Blair County Courthouse. The post continues to solicit ...
Local history 50 years ago: 12 new citizens from Germany, Korea, Great Britain, Philippines, Ecuador, Taiwan, Italy and India were sworn in as American citizens at the Blair County Courthouse by Judges Robert Haberstroh and Robert Campbell. 25 years ago: Blair County Veteran Affairs Director Glenn Aungst Jr. oversaw the distribution of 19,644 flags on veterans graves in 100 cemeteries, using 20 volunteer groups for Memorial Day at a cost of $11,000. Calvary Cemetery had the most military veterans interred. 10 years ago: The Railroaders Memorial Museum Board hired Charlie’s Tree ...
