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Thirteen Confirmation candidates from St. Mary’s and Our Lady of Fatima parishes presented a live action witness to the Stations of the Cross as part of their final service project before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates and participants of the Witness Stations of the ...

In the news on this date: March 30

Local history 50 years ago: March 30, 1976 Steve C. Mandes, director of the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, said that officials at the Canadian National Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show in Toronto tried to impose a duty on brochures taken to the show, tried to charge them $63 for two stolen chairs and tried to “shake down” one of their employees. He said it was tougher to get out of Canada than it would be in East Berlin. 25 years ago: March 30, 2001 Bishop H. George Anderson, head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, was to speak before about ...

Health calendar March 28-29, 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 ...

Mirror Images – March 28-29, 2026

Amateur photographers may email photos for consideration to community@altoonamirror.com. Photos must be high-resolution and in JPEG format. Informa­tion accompanying photos must include details and a daytime telephone number to be considered. Sub­missions will be chosen based on composition ...

Across the area

Volunteers needed for cemetery cleanup Volunteers and Friends of Rose Hill Cemetery will hold a cleanup day at the cemetery, 501 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday April 11. This is a rain or shine event. Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. Questions may be sent to Friendsofrosehillcemetery@gmail.com. Railway employees to meet Wednesday The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Prime Sirloin. NARVRE is the only chartered national organization whose sole purpose is to ...