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In the news on this date: May 8

Local history 50 years ago: May 8, 1976 Universal Studios, filming a movie about ice hockey in Johnstown starring Paul Newman, invited the public to the War Memorial to watch the filming and win drawings, including a free trip to Hollywood and VIP tour of Universal Studios, in order to fill the stadium with people for the film. 25 years ago: May 8, 2001 Altoona City Council, former interim solicitor Mike Eggert consulting, was considering enacting a noise ordinance after receiving complaints like kids on bikes blasting stereos, dogs barking and refrigerated trucks running at ...

Plein air events planned in Altoona, Bedford

Two plein air painting events are being held in the region, one in Altoona and the second Bedford. ArtsAltoona invites artists and art lovers alike to celebrate the beauty of the region through a two-day plein air painting event, culminating in a public wet sale of freshly created ...

Community: News in brief from around the region

Dunn accepted to Naval Academy Katherine “Kate” Dunn of Martinsburg has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy. “Kate’s dedication to serving our nation, her strong academic record and her commitment to excellence have distinguished her as a leader among her peers,” ...

Poster contest celebrates America250

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford invites artists of all ages to take part in “Our American Story,” a poster contest being held in celebration of 250 years of America. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, July 1. Winners will be announced July 11 and will be on display in the SAMA Gift Shop through the end of August. For an entry form, contact SAMA Bedford at 814-589-3020 or email bedford@sama-art.org. This year’s theme encourages participants to share their own perspective on the city we call home — its character, its people, and its ...

Sheetz legacy recognized by Kish Bank

Blair County native Steve Sheetz (posthumously) and his wife, Nancy Sheetz, were recognized as recipients of Kish’s Humanitarian of the Year Award during Kish Bank’s ninth Kish Celebrates Community event. In honoring the Sheetz legacy, Kish recognized the family’s decades of service and leadership that continue to strengthen local families, expand educational opportunities and advance economic vitality and quality of life across Central Pennsylvania and beyond. Kish presented its Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year Award to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, recognized for its Summer ...

Local history on this date: May 6

50 years ago: The “Pioneer Family” sculpture, crafted by W. Walter Campbell of Hollidaysburg and weighing 2 ½ tons, was to be dedicated in front of the Blair County Courthouse Sunday, May 9. 25 years ago: Former U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, retired for less than a year, was the speaker at the Penn State Altoona graduation, had a speaking engagement about once a week and had formed a consulting firm but couldn’t lobby on Capitol Hill for one year after retirement. 10 years ago: The Blair County War Veterans Council, assisted by the Central Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans ...