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Bedford hosts America250 parade Bedford County will celebrate America250 with a parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The parade will include local marching bands, musical groups, dance companies, antique vehicles, floats and more, all with an emphasis on Bedford County, Pennsylvania and American history. The parade will form at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, 729 W. Pitt St., Bedford, and proceed to downtown Bedford via Route 30 (Pitt Street), to Juliana Street. The parade will end at the National Museum of the American Coverlet on South Juliana Street. Ebensburg hosts Rumble ...

UPMC expands robotic technology

PITTSBURGH — UPMC is expanding access to advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology across Pennsylvania with the addition of the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Washington and UPMC Altoona. The expansion demonstrates UPMC’s commitment to continued investment in advanced technology and providing world-class care throughout the communities it serves. This platform uses minimally invasive technology and enables physicians to navigate deep into the lungs with greater precision than traditional bronchoscopy, ...

Hospitals earn highest rating

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny Health Network’s Allegheny General, Jefferson, Forbes and Wexford hospitals have earned the highest possible rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for their comprehensive esophagectomy program, placing it among a select group of top-performing health systems in the nation for esophageal cancer surgery. The designation reflects “better than expected” outcomes and positions respective network programs within the top tier of programs nationwide. Esophagectomy, a procedure to remove part or all of the esophagus (tube connecting the mouth and ...

Helping the library

Courtesy photo The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library presented checks totaling $15,300 to HAPL Library Director Kevin Yoder at the June meeting of the library’s board of directors. Shown are (from left): Friends member Andrea Bolan, Friends co-president Maggie McNulty, Kevin ...

Bellwood student participates in Pa. Governor’s School

PITTSBURGH — Ian Clark of Bellwood participated in the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences June 21 to July 25 at Carnegie Mellon University. Ian attends Bellwood Antis High School and is the son of Tami and Bryan Clark. The PGSS is a rigorous, five-week program which provides talented Pennsylvania rising high school seniors with enrichment experiences in the sciences and mathematics and encourages them to pursue careers in science and technology. Only 72 students statewide were accepted into this year’s program from among 575 applicants. Students accepted into ...

Glendale golf event raises more than $14,000

Foundation’s 21st annual tournament benefits students The Glendale School District Education Foundation hosted its 21st annual golf tournament on Friday, June 12, at Sinking Valley Country Club, Altoona. The event raised more than $14,000 to support educational opportunities for students ...