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Homewood pair recognized for contributions to community

MARTINSBURG — Homewood Living Martinsburg celebrated two members of its sales team who were recently recognized by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce for their exceptional contributions to the community. Juls Bratton, sales and marketing director at Homewood Living Martinsburg and Spring ...

Women’s club completes year

The Women’s Club of Altoona concluded its club year with a dinner at Forno Alto Cafe in June. Sue Auker-Slep presented scholarships from the club to Mya Mielnik, Altoona Area High School, and Carlee McConnell, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy. The Leadership Award went to Ellaina Saylor, AAHS. ...

New officers

The Houtzdale Lions Club installed new officers for 2025-26. Shown are (from left): back row –– Mark Washic (first vice president), Kat Miller (2024-25 president, current director), Dawn Dixon (2025-26 president), Donna Ellis (treasurer) and Jay Lewis (second vice president); front row ...

Military Food Share set for July 14

Military Food Share set for July 14 The monthly Military Food Share distribution at the Duncansville VFW Auxiliary 8724 will be held Monday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m. Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. This is for all active military, veterans and ...

Service note — Francis Hartnett

Lt. Col. Francis “Frank” Hartnett graduated from the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks and was selected for promotion to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Hartnett is currently on assignment to the Pentagon and his previous duties included service as the public affairs ...

Doctorate — Madison Kathleen Frank

Madison Kathleen Frank graduated from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, with a doctor of medicine degree on May 10, 2025. She is currently completing her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. While at Geisinger, Frank ...