MOUNT UNION — Lions from across District 14-L, which encompasses Bedford, Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon and Mifflin counties, gathered Saturday, Aug. 22, for the district’s annual Banner Ceremony. The Banner Ceremony is a longstanding Lions tradition symbolizing the passing of the torch from ...
Submissions accepted through Oct. 7 OMAHA, Neb. — Students across the country have a chance to win cash awards and national recognition for their schools through WoodmenLife’s “America Is… 250!” Video Contest. The contest is open now through Oc. 7 and encourages students in grades K-12 to submit an original 30- to 60-second video celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence and sharing what America means to them. Winners will be selected in two divisions, K-8 and 9-12, with a grand prize of $2,500, second place of $1,500, and third place of $1,000 ...
Event set for Oct. 2 in State College STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space is expanding the impact of Maker Faire Happy Valley by launching a dedicated STEM Day for Schools on Friday, Oct. 2, at the State College YMCA. In partnership with Kid Tech Inc., the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will provide middle school students with an opportunity to explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities, meet professionals working in STEM fields and discover how creativity, curiosity and problem-solving can lead to exciting futures. Participation is ...
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 ...
Valley Voices invites singers on Tuesday Valley Voices will gather at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Reed Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Front St., Philipsburg. Help will be available for those who don’t know how to read music. The group has been invited to join the Nittany Knights for a joint concert on Dec. 13 at Rowland Theater in Philipsburg. White Shadow to perform Sept. 12 The Alum Bank Community Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will host the band White Shadow from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the firehall. Admission is $5 per person. The ...
WISE Women of Blair County, through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, has established a funding opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to support efforts that advance its mission of empowering women and encouraging acceptance and inclusion through collaboration, service and education. Funding opportunities could include workshops, educational events, training sessions and direct service projects targeted toward empowering women and encouraging acceptance of all. WISE Women anticipates awarding three to five projects that serve Blair County residents this award ...
