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Residents mark International Women’s Day

On March 11, the female residents of the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg Independent Living held a tea at the Inglenook Apartments to celebrate International Women’s Day. Penny Rupeka, independent living director, introduced retired Blair County Judge Jolene Kopriva, who was the ...

Baker Mansion cleanup

Courtesy photo Altoona Scouting America Troops 49, 25 and 15 recently provided their annual spring cleanup of the grounds of Baker Mansion. More than 125 lawn/leaf bags were filled and recycled. Those participating in the community service included Kyler Miller, Don Irvin, Rick Irvin, Maria ...

Sideline Cancer softball game to benefit local families

MARTINSBURG — The Central Lady Dragon Softball Team will hold its third annual Sideline Cancer softball game at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, when they will host Somerset at the Central High School varsity softball field. Sideline Cancer is a nationally recognized initiative with a local ...

Horoscope — Sunday, April 19

Friends and collaborators choose you. Romance is lively and devoted. You’ll celebrate a milestone achievement. Aries (March 21-April 19): In this one day, you’re a whole cast of characters: thinker, jokester, mentor, apprentice, authority. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You make moves without spectacle, choosing substance over noise. Yet your presence shifts rooms in unmistakable ways. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You don’t always have to have the main character energy, but today, the show is wherever you are. There’s a boisterous quality to the day. Cancer (June 22-July 22): ...

In the news on this date: April 17

Local history 50 years ago: April 17, 1976 The Junior Women’s Club of Altoona, Kim Detwiler playing the Easter Bunny, held its annual Easter party for the students of the Children’s Center for Special Learning at Tuckahoe Park. 25 years ago: April 17, 2001 Running for the U.S. Rep. seat in the 7th District, Republican Bill Shuster, Democrat Scott Conklin and Green Party Alana Hartzok debated in a first of three at Wilson College in Franklin County. 10 years ago: April 17, 2016 Legislators in Harrisburg talked about expanding the 211 emergency telephone call for social ...