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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 ...

Across the area

Military Food Share set for May 11 Military Food Share at the Duncansville VFW 8724 will be held on Monday, May 11, 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. Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. Food shares are held on the second Monday of each month. Blair Garden Club to hold plant sale Blair Garden Club will hold a plant sale wfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, on the grounds of the Jaggard Untied ...

Mirror Images May 9-10, 2026

Family Hospice recognizes, welcomes volunteers

April was Volunteer Recognition Month, and Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, recently acknowledged the dedicated volunteers who support Family Hospice patients and family members. Volunteers provide essential comfort and compassion for patients who have life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers. “Family Hospice volunteers are ‘Silent Angels’ who are compassionate, kind and loving,” said Volunteer Coordinator Catherine Zimmerman-Moyer. “They see the value of being present with a hospice patient while providing caregiver relief to family member. They also understand the ...

Week of the Young Child

Courtesy photo Mary Hicks staffs a booth during the Week of the Young Child Celebration at the Logan Valley Mall on Saturday, April 11. A total of 401 parents and children attended. This event was coordinated by the Week of the Young Child Committee and the United Way of the Southern ...

Pennies for Pets

Courtesy photo Students and staff at Penn Lincoln Elementary raised $2,525.47 for the Central PA Humane Society through a Pennies for Pets campaign, along with a district-wide dress down day. Taking part in the check presentation are (from left): front row — Theodore Sorce, Piper Lake, ...