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Lakemont Lions hold memorial service for veterans

The Lakemont Lions Club’s memorial service at the Lakemont Veterans’ Monument had to be rescheduled for Saturday, June 13. The service planned for Memorial weekend was canceled due to conditions at the monument property. David Flurie, LCDR, USCG Ret., a veteran of both the Marine ...

WISE Women presents spring scholarships

Blair County organization awards $17,000 WISE Women of Blair County announced the scholarship recipients for its spring 2026 scholarship application period. These scholarships are available to women residents of Blair County, 21 years of age and older who have overcome adversity or ...

Health calendar JUly 4-5, 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 ...

Yesteryear-Roaring Spring Department Store

These pictures are of what was known as the Roaring Spring Department Store at its location in downtown Roaring Spring. The store, which was founded in 1863 by D.M.Bare, was also known as the Company Store. The former owners, the Mingle family, relocated the store to Route 36 in 1986. The ...

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AAHS Alumni Band Day set for Sept. 4 The Altoona Area High School Alumni Association will host an AAHS Alumni Band Day on Friday, Sept. 4, when the Mountain Lions take on Central Dauphin at Mansion Park Stadium. This will also be the Mountain Lions’ Altoona Football League Night, recognizing the upcoming future grid stars and their coaches. The AAHS Alumni Association extends as special welcome to new AAHS Band Director, Brandon Kunder, as he conducts his first official Alumni Band Day event. Registration can be made at www.aahsalumni.org or by stopping in the AAHS Alumni ...

Cresson Public Library sets programs for July

Cresson Public Library has scheduled its programs for July. The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. n Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, July 7 and 21, children can stop by the library to make summer DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided on the table in the children’s section. n Story time and activity hour: Story time will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. n America: 250 Years and Counting: Join Denise Holladay Damico, professor of history and chair of the history and political science department at Saint Francis University, ...