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Yesteryear: History on this date, May 12

Local history 50 years ago: May 12, 1976 The Altoona Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, Mountain City Lodge, paid tribute to its 73 deceased members, three of which died in the line of duty in auto accidents, on National Police Week, proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. 25 years ago: May 12, 2001 Bishop Guilfoyle High School art students worked with fifth graders from area parochial schools that week on a program called Celebrating the Arts, the seventh year for the program, which included a bake sale, an artist assembly and musical. 10 years ago: May 12, ...

In the news on this date: May 11

Local history 50 years ago: May 11, 1976 About 100 Altoona residents attended an Altoona Area School Board meeting during which the possibility of the closing of the Keystone and Eldorado elementary schools was discussed. Dr. Charles M. Hill was Altoona school superintendent. 25 years ago: May 11, 2001 The Altoona chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers was to collect food for the poor, with the donations going to the Altoona Food Bank, Sacred Heart Food Pantry, Food for Families and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 10 years ago: May 11, 2016 The fifth annual ...

LifeFlight fleet gets upgrade

Allegheny Health Network’s Division of Prehospital Care Services unveiled the first of four new Airbus H145 D3 medical transport helicopters, part of a $55 million investment to modernize the network’ s LifeFlight fleet. The upgrade to the LifeFlight fleet will enhance critical care air ...

Bellwood-Antis library sets programs for May

The Bellwood-Antis Public Library has announced its programs for May. n A PA CareerLink-Blair County representative is at the library every Tuesday with drop-in hours from 1 to 3 p.m. The representative can help individuals apply for jobs, update their resume and navigate the CareerLink website. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., the library hosts The Hub, Careerlink of Blair County’s afterschool program for teens. Teens will learn job-ready skills via fun activities. There are mock interviews, resume games, meet-ups with local businesses and free snacks. Any student in grades 6-12 is welcome. ...

Health calendar

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

Military Food Share set for May 11 Military Food Share at the Duncansville VFW 8724 will be held on Monday, May 11, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required. Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. Food shares are held on the second Monday of each month. Blair Garden Club to hold plant sale Blair Garden Club will hold a plant sale wfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, on the grounds of the Jaggard Untied ...