WISE Women of Blair County awarded $14,128.36 in grant money to six organizations on Jan. 20. Funded for the 2026 grant cycle were: ArtsAltoona, Bookworms Against Bullies, Family Services Inc., The Gloria Gates Memorial Foundation, Juniata United Methodist Church/Angel Feet Ministry and the ...
The Motion Dance Competition and Convention, directed by Jocelyn Hrzic, took place Feb. 7-8, at Grier School in Tyrone. This event emphasizes building a foundation of movement for life, encouraging dancers to pursue their dance, professional and personal goals. Dancers aged 6-18 ...
The Coalport Area Coal Museum officially opened its 2026 season at its new home at 825 Main St. in downtown Coalport. The building was constructed in 1900 and originally housed the Coalport Opera House on the third floor. The move to the bottom offers fresh opportunities for the museum to ...
Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its April programming. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoona library.org. n The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale April 24-27. n The Women’s Community Art Group will be held at 6 p.m. April 2. It is an Open Art Studio where women can create art of their choice. There will be a variety of art materials available for use, and participants may also bring a project they are currently working on. This is a time for relaxation, creative expression and ...
Local history 50 years ago: March 27, 1976 District 5 of the Pennsylvania Nurses Association, Madolyn Bromall president, witnessed a fire extinguishing demonstration at the Sheraton Motor Inn, with Altoona assistant fire Chief Reynold Santone and firefighter Gordon McConnelly instructing. 25 years ago: March 27, 2001 New Pig Corporation in Tipton, Nino Vella president, laid off 27 full-time workers permanently, the first layoffs in the company’s 16-year history; 322 employees remained. 10 years ago: March 27, 2016 Amtran, Eric Wolf general manager, was one of 29 public ...
The Mirror is accepting nominations for its 19th edition of 20 Under 40, which will recognize 20 deserving community members younger than 40 years old in the June edition of Blair Living. Criteria for nomination include business success, entrepreneurial spirit and community service of those ...
