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State College firms receive improvement grants

Sixteen downtown State College businesses and properties have been selected to receive funding through the Main Street Matters Facade Improvement Grant Program, supported by an $80,000 grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. The grants, providing up to $5,000 per eligible project with a required 1:1 match, will support exterior improvements designed to enhance the appearance and vitality of downtown State College. The businesses and properties receiving funding and their planned improvements are: — Ambassador Building — New awning — ...

Cambria County Arts & Heritage Festival set for Sept. 12-13 at Duman Lake Park

The ninth annual Cambria County Arts & Heritage Festival will be held Sept. 12-13 at Duman Lake Park, sponsored by the Laurel Highlands Historical Village. The two-day event will feature arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, artisans, nonprofit organizations, living history groups, military reenactors, antique tractors and community agencies. Entertainment will include music, dancers, artists, jugglers, clowns, magicians and other traveling performers. Historical demonstrations will include Civil War battle reenactments and military encampments representing different eras. The ...

Sale benefits musical group

Fundraiser yard sales to support the Keystone Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 408 N. Sixth St., in the Juniata section of Altoona. Items will include antiques, furniture, appliances, household items, toys, books, seasonal items and craft supplies. All proceeds will be used to support the Altoona-based drum and bugle corps to help defray equipment and travel expenses for the upcoming season. For more information, feel free to contact John Elder at 814-270-1051.

Forest management top of discussion

The Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association will host a program on how geology and topography affect forest management from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ebensburg Borough Building Meeting Room, 300 W. High St. Scott Weikert, a forest resources educator with Penn State Extension, will discuss how local geology and topography influence soils, water, tree species and forest management decisions. The program is free and open to the public. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Preregistration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to call 814-472-8560 so organizers can ...

Local history on this date: September 9

50 years ago: Fiore Furniture, Frank Fiore owner, on the corner of Beale Avenue and 24th Street for many years, was moving to West Plank Road (Cayuga Ave.), to a former A&P grocery store that was being remodeled. All the furniture from Beale Avenue was on sale as all-new furniture would be delivered to the new location. 25 years ago: Former U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, who retired from Congress after 28 years, began a teaching career at Saint Francis College in Loretto. He held a Ph.D. in business and economics from the American University in Washington, D.C. 10 years ago: Jeff Long, ...

Horoscope: Tuesday, September 8

Even your most serious pursuits have their roots in enjoyment and your keen instinct for finding and sharing happiness. Aries (March 21-April 19) Maybe your progress has been hindered by other people’s perceptions of you, but likely it’s your perception of you that has made the biggest impact and some of that is inaccurate. You’re capable of more than you think you are. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Creating involves stages and steps that are much more fun to execute than they are to watch. That’s why when you’re creating, it’s wise not to invite an audience until the end. Let ...