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Health calendar – April 5, 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 ...

Pets of the Week – April 5, 2026

Across the area

Former JCPenney associates to meet Former JCPenney associates will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Zach’s in Altoona. For more information, call Kathy Loose at 814-996-9374. Morrisons Cove Class of 1960 to meet The Morrisons Cove High School Class of 1960 will meet at noon Wednesday, April 8, at The Bistro in Martinsburg. All spouses and friends are welcome. Swinging Squares plan April dances The Swinging Squares Square and Round Dance Club has announced its April dances. All dances are held at the Jaggard Street United Methodist Church in Altoona on ...

5 generations

Courtesy photo Five generations of Freya Wagner’s family include (from left): Nevaeh Brubaker of Altoona, mother, holding Freya Wagner, 4 months old; Justin Brubaker of Cresson, grandfather; Mary Zeak, 92, of Hollidaysburg, great-great-grandmother; and Donna Zeak of Altoona, ...

Murder mystery raises money for CHIP

More than 300 people attended the Changes in the Parkway fundraiser and enjoyed the cast’s antics as they performed the comedic murder mystery, “Murder at the Funeral Home” in Saxton. The CHIP committee hosted two shows March 14 and 15, with a different ending each day. (Two different ...

HAWCfood drive begins Monday

The GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club will sponsor a drive-up food drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Hewitt Street parking lot of the Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School. Volunteers will be available to collect non-perishable food items, hygiene products and cleaning supplies from community members’ vehicles. GFWC HAWC volunteers will also be collecting the above items at the Hollidaysburg Hometown Market on the same day from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cash donations are also welcome. Community members who aren’t able to participate on the day of the drive ...