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Bellwood student participates in Pa. Governor’s School

PITTSBURGH — Ian Clark of Bellwood participated in the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences June 21 to July 25 at Carnegie Mellon University. Ian attends Bellwood Antis High School and is the son of Tami and Bryan Clark. The PGSS is a rigorous, five-week program which provides talented Pennsylvania rising high school seniors with enrichment experiences in the sciences and mathematics and encourages them to pursue careers in science and technology. Only 72 students statewide were accepted into this year’s program from among 575 applicants. Students accepted into ...

Glendale golf event raises more than $14,000

Foundation’s 21st annual tournament benefits students The Glendale School District Education Foundation hosted its 21st annual golf tournament on Friday, June 12, at Sinking Valley Country Club, Altoona. The event raised more than $14,000 to support educational opportunities for students ...

Police academy celebrates cadet class at graduation

JOHNSTOWN –– The fourth class of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Police Academy (Cadet Class No. 92) was honored during a graduation ceremony held at the Richland Campus Auditorium on Friday, June 26. Each of the 14 cadets received a certificate acknowledging their completion of the Penn Highlands Police Academy, with eight receiving a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of the state certification test. The list of cadets, including those with a conditional offer of employment, includes: Micah Beish of Madera Jacob Custer of ...

Health calendar July 25-26, 2026

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 ...

Across the area

Society names Photographer of Year The ABC Photo Society held its 73rd Annual Banquet on July 6 at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library Community Room. Phil Andraychak was recognized as the Photographer of the Year for the 2025 Competitions with a certificate from The Film Center. ...

Tyrone FFA wins at states, sights set on nationals

The Tyrone Area FFA chapter achieved remarkable success at the 97th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention, held June 9-11 at the Bryce Jordan Center, State College, earning top honors and statewide recognition. Most notably, the chapter received the National Chapter Award, placing second in ...