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East Broad Top archivist to speak at railroad museum

The Railroaders Memorial Museum will host its fourth guest speaker Friday, May 8, as part of its “Along the Broadway: Historical Lecture Series in 2026.” Julie Fether, archivist at the East Broad Top Railroad, will speak on “Celebrating five years of EBT Archives & Special Collections.” Guests will learn about the EBT’s 5,000 linear feet of archives and see some items from their collections. The lecture, held in the Seidel Auditorium on the first floor, starts at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Admission is $5; seating is limited. Snacks and drinks will be available for ...

‘Ticks are out’: ER visits for tick bites are highest since 2017

NEW YORK — Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country. Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases. “If you have a lot of exposures, there will probably be more ...

Residents urged to get active

In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the Healthy Blair County Coalition’s Get Active Blair County Committee is inviting residents to take part in the #America250ActiveChallenge, a yearlong initiative designed to promote health, wellness and community engagement. The challenge encourages participants to complete 250 units of a chosen activity throughout the year. The “250” goal is a nod to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration, while also inspiring individuals and families to stay active in ways that are meaningful and ...

Boost your diet with powerhouse foods like kale, walnuts, honey

A nutritious diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. That’s an important thing to remember for people looking to turn over a healthier leaf and accomplish their long-term wellness goals. Avoiding certain ingredients, like saturated fats and added sugars, and choosing foods known for their nutritional benefits is one way to live healthier. - Kale: Kale long has had a place on healthy eating lists. Kale is a good source of vitamins A, C and K, and also contains alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid. According to Britannica, studies show kale can help combat ...

Yesteryear: In the news on this date: April 28

Local history 50 years ago: April 28, 1976 Mayor William Stouffer announced that city water superintendent William L. Cochran would be appointed to the City Council to fill the seat of C. Richard Logan, who was elected a Blair County Commissioner. 25 years ago: April 28, 2001 Kiraly’s Golf Center was condemned by PennDOT fpr the Plank Road widening project so PennDOT was selling off its golf clothing, supplies, clubs, shoes and other equipment. His son was to reopen in a new location. 10 years ago: April 28, 2016 WPS Office Solutions, Debra Dellaposta president, donated a ...

Horoscope — Sunday, April 26

You want a little (money, opportunity, love) and you get a lot. Unearned? No way –– it’s a long time coming. Aries (March 21-April 19): Maybe you can make everyone happy, though probably not all of them at the same time. So for today, consider applying your effort to making just one person happy. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Kindness is an act, an attitude, an overall texture of your life. Your kindness will be reflected in the sort of people and moments you encounter today. Gemini (May 21-June 21): People who see you in the best light inspire you. It will feel easy to match ...