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5 generations-Robb

Courtesy photo Five generations of Hayden Robb’s family include (from left): Alexandria Robb, mother, of Huntingdon, holding Hayden; Mark Hott, grandfather, of Hollidaysburg, Brenda Scott, great-grandmother, of Altoona and Mary Ellen Eckenrod, great-great-grandmother, of Loretto. The photo ...

Deadline for Images 2026 set for May 8

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued the Call for Entries for Images 2026, its annual juried fine art exhibition showcasing exceptional two-dimensional work by Pennsylvania artists. The exhibition will be on view July 1-31 at the Schlow Centre Region Library in downtown State College. A signature visual arts component of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, the Images exhibition offers artists an opportunity to present their work to one of the region’s largest arts audiences. The Festival, held July 8-12, attracts more than 125,000 visitors each ...

Residents mark International Women’s Day

On March 11, the female residents of the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg Independent Living held a tea at the Inglenook Apartments to celebrate International Women’s Day. Penny Rupeka, independent living director, introduced retired Blair County Judge Jolene Kopriva, who was the ...

Baker Mansion cleanup

Courtesy photo Altoona Scouting America Troops 49, 25 and 15 recently provided their annual spring cleanup of the grounds of Baker Mansion. More than 125 lawn/leaf bags were filled and recycled. Those participating in the community service included Kyler Miller, Don Irvin, Rick Irvin, Maria ...

Sideline Cancer softball game to benefit local families

MARTINSBURG — The Central Lady Dragon Softball Team will hold its third annual Sideline Cancer softball game at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, when they will host Somerset at the Central High School varsity softball field. Sideline Cancer is a nationally recognized initiative with a local ...

Horoscope — Sunday, April 19

Friends and collaborators choose you. Romance is lively and devoted. You’ll celebrate a milestone achievement. Aries (March 21-April 19): In this one day, you’re a whole cast of characters: thinker, jokester, mentor, apprentice, authority. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You make moves without spectacle, choosing substance over noise. Yet your presence shifts rooms in unmistakable ways. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You don’t always have to have the main character energy, but today, the show is wherever you are. There’s a boisterous quality to the day. Cancer (June 22-July 22): ...