Health calendar Sept. 12-13, 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 ...
In the news on this date: September 11
Local history 50 years ago: A 900,000-gallon water tank — 72 feet high and 46 feet around — was erected by Altoona Enterprises Inc. at the William W. Ward Industrial Park in Greenfield Township. 25 years ago: Altoona Curve Marketing Director James Gregory was leaving the Curve after four years to join the staff of state Sen. Robert Jubelirer. He had previously spent 12 years as a sports broadcaster for WJAC-TV. 10 years ago: Local funeral directors Jon Russin of Bellwood and Bob Jones of Altoona gave an interview to the Altoona Mirror about their recovery efforts at the scene of ...
Homecoming committees invited to submit photos of kings, queens
Homecoming committees can email photos of homecoming kings and queens to community@altoonamirror.com. Please include their names and school. For more information, contact Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459. Photos will be published as space allows.
ArtsAltoona, AASD pair up on ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
ArtsAltoona, in partnership with the Altoona Area School District, will present The Rustic Mechanicals’ production of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Altoona Area High School Black Box Theater. The performance is part of The ...
Walk of Honor opens 9/11 Jaffa event
Those planning to attend the local commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks are encouraged to arrive early to experience a moving recognition of area emergency responders. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, sponsored by the 9/11 Anniversary Committee. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and observances will begin at about 6:40 p.m. with a Walk of Honor saluting police officers, firefighters, and other local heroes, according to Tony DeGol, a member of the 9/11 Committee. The Hollidaysburg Community Chorus will ...