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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 ...

Police academy celebrates cadet class at graduation

JOHNSTOWN –– The fourth class of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Police Academy (Cadet Class No. 92) was honored during a graduation ceremony held at the Richland Campus Auditorium on Friday, June 26. Each of the 14 cadets received a certificate acknowledging their completion of the Penn Highlands Police Academy, with eight receiving a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of the state certification test. The list of cadets, including those with a conditional offer of employment, includes: Micah Beish of Madera Jacob Custer of ...

Health calendar July 25-26, 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 ...