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Altoona library announces programs, activities for April

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 ...

In the news on this date: March 27

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 ...

Nominations invited for ‘20 Under 40’

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 ...

In the news on this date: March 23

Local history 50 years ago: Four girls from Girl Scout Cadet Troop 529 were presented first class awards at a four-troop meeting at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall: Karen Kull, Mary Jo Roesch, Anita Lang and Debbie Amrhein. 25 years ago: State Attorney General Mike Fisher attended a parents meeting on school violence at Logan Elementary School, sponsored by the Blair County Drug and Crime Awareness Committee. Kathy O’Rourke, chairwoman of the Altoona Area School District guidance committee, helped moderate the program. 10 years ago: Fort Roberdeau, Glenn Nelson director, was honored ...