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Health calendar May 23-24, 2026

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

Lakemont Lions plan chicken barbecue The Lakemont Lions Club will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, May 30, at the Greenwood Lions Park, East Walton Avenue and Greenwood Road in Logan Township. The meal includes a large half chicken, baked beans, applesauce and a roll. Dinners are $12 each. Tickets can be purchased from club members or by calling 814-232-5944. Proceeds will support Lakemont Lions community service. Lakemont Lions welcomes new members. Information on joining the club is available by calling Club President Mike ...

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Blair Relay For Life scheduled for June 13

The 31st annual Relay For Life of Blair County will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Mansion Park, Altoona. This year’s Relay For Life event will be an all-day Saturday event, bringing the community together to honor survivors and remember loved ones. Funds raised ...

Catholic Daughters hold Education Contest

Courtesy photo Shown are (from left): front row — Arianna Frederick, Macy Zeak, Thom Joseff Hrzic, Landon Rhoa and Jennifer Crum-Waite; back row — Judy Wood, Sally Lockard, Darlene Crum, Karen Castagnola, Rose Marie Vinglas, Mary Grace Horton and Maggie McCulloch. Absent from the photo ...

kiwanis scholarships

Courtesy photo This year’s Altoona Kiwanis Foundation recipients were Natalie Etters, Maddelene Pulcinello, Ty Uplinger and Kody Webster, who are all attending Penn State this fall. Additional scholarships were given to the Altoona and Hollidaysburg Key Clubs. From Altoona was Margaret ...