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Rick Lego of Hollidaysburg submitted this photo of the 1972 Edison Chiefs Little League Team. Shown are (from left): front — bat boys Ajay Deandrea and unknown; first row — unknown, Mike Glass, Scott Knob, Tracy Deandrea, Mark Bonaso, unknown, unknown and Terry Deandrea; second row ...

Spiritual Notes

Taize Tuesdays Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, will host Taize Tuesdays at 7 p.m. March 3, March 10, March 17 and March 24. This special Lenten program will begin with light discussion, followed by a Taize style of evening prayer, using simple chants, silence and candles. Food pantry available The food pantry at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren, 28th Street and Union Avenue, is available for those in need. Distribution will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, by appointment only. Call Deb at 814-207-8293. March dates include March 13 ...

Penn State THON 2026 raises a record $18.8 million

Penn State THON 2026 has raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. This surpasses THON 2025’s record-breaking total of $17,737,040.93 by more than $1.1 million. More than 700 students danced and stood without sleep for 46 hours during THON ...

In the news on this date: February 23

Local history 50 years ago: The 26th class of practical nurses graduated from the Altoona Vo-Tech School, with Sharon Lee Brumbaugh of Tyrone winning an award for theory and Darlene Reimer for excellence in practice. 25 years ago: Weatherman Al Roker, on morning television, apologized for calling Altoona Curve mascot Steamer “stupid” at an event held in New York City and the Curve changed its planned “Al Roker is Stupid Day” to “Al Roker Gets Educated Day.” 10 years ago: The Greater Altoona Economic Development Program, Patrick Miller CEO, asked the U.S. Surface ...

Across the area

Winter lecture series continues today The Bedford County Historical Society announced the continuation of its Winter Lecture Series. All programs will be held at 2 p.m. Saturdays at 6441 Lincoln Highway (lower level), Bedford. The remaining schedule follows: Feb. 21 –– Lawrence Knorr, PhD., will present “The History of Greater Cumberland and the Formation of Bedford County.” Feb. 28 –– Phil Brambley will present “Water Power.” March 14 –– Dave Petit will present “Iron and Steel in Early America.” March 28 –– Michael Maloney will present ...