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ACRP marks 37 years with free family fun

ACRP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults and families, will celebrate its 37th anniversary with a free, family-friendly community event from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Play Center, 917 Chestnut St., Johnstown. For 37 years, ACRP has provided an array of services across Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Indiana, Somerset and West­moreland counties. Programs are designed to support individuals, improve family interaction and promote emotional well-being. This celebration marks ACRP’s commitment to ...

The Center for Population Health and the United Way of the Southern Alleghenies will host a community Baby Shower from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, 100 Haynes St., Johnstown. The event is geared toward pregnant people and parents with children up to 12 months old. “Community baby showers are a great way to share essential maternal and baby resource information to expecting parents and provide a supportive community for individuals who may not necessarily have one,” said CPH Executive Director Jeannine McMillan. There will be ...

Birthday: Dorothy Moyer

Dorothy Moyer of The Villages of Midtown Oaks, Altoona, will be 104 years old on Friday. She was born April 17, 1926. Dorothy was married for 30 years to Neal Moyer, until his passing in 1979. Dorothy has three daughters: Diane, Sue and Judy, and three grandchildren: Julianna, Mike and ...

Yesteryear

Local news on this date: April 16 50 years ago: April 16, 1976 Cliff Thompson, Roaring Spring, a driver for Blue and White Bus Lines, was chosen by Universal Studios of California to have an acting and speaking part in the Paul Newman film “Slap Shot,” which was to be filmed in Johnstown, about ice hockey. 25 years ago: April 16, 2001 According to Census 2000, about half of Blair County’s 25 municipalities gained population and about half lost population, overall a loss of 1,398 for Blair, leaving a total of 129,144. Blair Planning Director Richard Haines said new housing ...

Choruses celebrate America250

“I Hear America Singing” will be presented by the Allegheny Chorale at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1407 Eighth Ave., Altoona, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 13th Street and Logan Avenue, Tyrone. The free concerts celebrating America’s 250th will begin with the Presentation of Colors by Boy Scout Troop 103 followed by the singing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The chorale, now in its 41st season, has an eclectic American program to share with the audience to celebrate 250 years of American independence. ...

In the news on this date: April 13

Local history 50 years ago: Altoona Police Capt. Daniel A. Disabato was named acting chief of the Altoona police, replacing acting Chief Santo J. Francemore, who was retiring. Lt. Harold l. Pielmeier was named temporary commander of the criminal investigation division, part of a reorganization plan. 25 years ago: Several state representatives of the House Transportation Committee met with Norfolk Southern Railroad officials at the Penn State Downtown Conference Center concerning the planned closing of the Hollidaysburg Car Shops. NS President David Goode attended. 10 years ago: The ...