Sam Dunkle, (center), commander of the American Legion Fort Fetter Post, Hollidaysburg, presented a check on Thursday, May 7, to Blair County commissioners Laura Burke and Dave Kessling for use toward restoration of the clock at the Blair County Courthouse. The post continues to solicit ...
Local history 50 years ago: 12 new citizens from Germany, Korea, Great Britain, Philippines, Ecuador, Taiwan, Italy and India were sworn in as American citizens at the Blair County Courthouse by Judges Robert Haberstroh and Robert Campbell. 25 years ago: Blair County Veteran Affairs Director Glenn Aungst Jr. oversaw the distribution of 19,644 flags on veterans graves in 100 cemeteries, using 20 volunteer groups for Memorial Day at a cost of $11,000. Calvary Cemetery had the most military veterans interred. 10 years ago: The Railroaders Memorial Museum Board hired Charlie’s Tree ...
Local history 50 years ago: May 25, 1976 About 50 Girl Scouts from Johnstown arrived in Altoona by train and were given a tour of the area. They witnessed the presentation of Golden Spikes by city solicitor John N. Casanave to Johnstown Scout leaders Jean Negulken and Jackie Pritt. 25 years ago: May 25, 2001 Logan Township residents were upset when a four-foot high barrier built four years prior between the Hampton Inn and the neighboring residential area was to be taken down so a Cracker Barrel Restaurant could be built. 10 years ago: May 25, 2016 A number of local ...
A better tomorrow rides in on your wild hopes. Aries (March 21-April 19): Maybe it’s not so helpful to deny what you are interested in, especially when you have so many choices about how to respond. Taurus (April 20-May 20): The teacher becomes the student, then becomes the teacher again. There really is no status in this learning process. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You like people, and they feel it. They also sense that you don’t worry at all about what they think of you, which is an irresistible quality. You’ll proceed with confidence and turn strangers into friends and ...
The Cresson Public Library has announced its June activities. Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, June 2 and 16, children can stop by the library to make fun summer DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided on the table in the children’s section. Join Lisa Haas from Blair County Conservation District for “Meet Living Fossils” with three turtles –– Woody, Betty and Rip. Learn details behind the turtles’ names and explore turtle biology and history. This event will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at Veteran’s Park pavilion. All are welcome. Story Time ...
The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for June. The library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The Children’s Library will take a short hiatus from regular programming to prepare for Summer Reading. See the Summer Reading schedule below. n Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. n Needlework & Arts Group is held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bring your own materials and projects for this crafting club intended for adults. n Twisted Stitchers meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring ...
