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
Blair Garden Club to celebrate 76 years The Blair Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the American Legion Post 516 Social Hall, 1501 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg. Members will celebrate the club’s 76th anniversary with a pre-paid catered dinner. The club will host the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania District VI Annual Meeting on Sept. 1 at The Bistro in Martinsburg. On Monday’s evening’s agenda will be a discussion about organizing the September event. Omega Club to hold spring luncheon The Penelec Omega Club will host its spring luncheon ...
Supporting the soup kitchen
Courtesy photo Dr. Adam Trybus donated $50,000 to the St. Vincent DePaul Food For Families Soup Kitchen in Altoona. He is shown with Sister Paula DelGrosso, director, who said, “We are so grateful to you and others in the community for helping us to serve hundreds of less-fortunate ...
Blair County 4-H Week
Courtesy photo The Blair County commissioners proclaimed March 15-21 as Pennsylvania 4-H Week in Blair County. The proclamation, issued during the commissioners March 12 meeting, highlights the role of 4-H as America’s largest youth development organization, serving nearly 6 million young ...