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Yesteryear: In the news on this date: April 28

Local history 50 years ago: April 28, 1976 Mayor William Stouffer announced that city water superintendent William L. Cochran would be appointed to the City Council to fill the seat of C. Richard Logan, who was elected a Blair County Commissioner. 25 years ago: April 28, 2001 Kiraly’s Golf Center was condemned by PennDOT fpr the Plank Road widening project so PennDOT was selling off its golf clothing, supplies, clubs, shoes and other equipment. His son was to reopen in a new location. 10 years ago: April 28, 2016 WPS Office Solutions, Debra Dellaposta president, donated a ...

Horoscope — Sunday, April 26

You want a little (money, opportunity, love) and you get a lot. Unearned? No way –– it’s a long time coming. Aries (March 21-April 19): Maybe you can make everyone happy, though probably not all of them at the same time. So for today, consider applying your effort to making just one person happy. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Kindness is an act, an attitude, an overall texture of your life. Your kindness will be reflected in the sort of people and moments you encounter today. Gemini (May 21-June 21): People who see you in the best light inspire you. It will feel easy to match ...

Across the area

Wreaths Across America seeks sponsors Wreaths Across America is coming to a Bellwood area cemetery, and Patty Davis of Bellwood, president of the U.S. Armed Forces Mothers, is the location coordinator. Nearly 1,000 wreaths need to be sponsored for this event, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 19. The ceremony will be held at the Logan Valley Cemetery, 195 Stadium Drive, Bellwood. More information will be announced at a later date. Davis’ son, Jason Davis, and Joyce Villani, a member of the U.S. Armed Forces Mothers, are on her team to help reach the cemetery’s fundraising ...

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Health, welfare council awards grants

The Blair County Health & Welfare Council awarded four grants of $500 each to the following organizations and programs at the council meeting on Jan. 23: Altoona Housing Authority — Funding will support the Family Self-Sufficiency Program workshop events aimed at helping low-income ...

Hollidaysburg library sets May activities

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for May. The library will be closed May 23, 24 and 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. Maker Mondays are held all day Mondays in the Children’s Room. A station will be set up with a different craft, challenge or activity each week. Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. There will be no Storytime on Friday, May 8. Needlework & Arts Group is held at 12:30 p.m. ...