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In the news on this date: Feb. 3

Local history 50 years ago: 1976 The Altoona Family YMCA received a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Air Force Academy. Col. John R. Beyer, USAF Reserve, conducted physical aptitude examinations at the Y six times a year. 25 years ago: 2001 More than 200 Altoona school students participated in the national Groundhog Job Shadow Day, spending the day at various area businesses. 10 years ago: 2016 Leland Melvin, who left a career in the National Football League to serve as one of the first African American astronauts, serving on two shuttle missions, spoke at Penn State ...

Horoscope — Sunday, Feb. 1

Doors open because someone recognizes your talent and introduces you to exactly who you need next. Aries (March 21-April 19): Virtues such as patience, kindness, compassion and good manners are like concentrates –– a little goes a long way. Taurus (April 20-May 20): They’ll join in your fun, follow your lead and rise to your expectations. They’ll do it because they admire you, partly because you make sure to be a person worthy of their admiration. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Maybe it’s considered selfless to do what’s best for the group, but it’s also the most ...

Horoscope — Saturday, Jan. 31

Your surroundings match who you are becoming. Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll make the great discovery that you have — and maybe are — the cure for something that ailed you. And don’t forget that fun, humor and good people are also vital to your continued well-being. Laughter is cardio for your insides. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Assess the financial angle today. A person who is paid for what they do may be no more successful than the one who is not being paid for the same action. Success is measured in many more ways than money can account for. Gemini (May 21-June 21): ...

In the news on this date: January 27

Local history 50 years ago: The Downtown & Altoona Revitalization Effort (DARE), Thomas E. Ward vice president, reported that the Park & Shop Program had provided 22,876 hours of free parking for store customers last year. 25 years ago: The winners of Blair County Chamber of Commerce awards were Tyrone Mayor Patricia Stoner (Athena), Roxanne Doughty (George), Debra Dellaposta (Chamber Committee Person of the Year), Timothy Rea (Small Business Person) and Tom Ritchey (ACE Award). 10 years ago: Blair County District Attorney Richard Consiglio and assistant Jackie Bernard were to meet ...

Ebensburg plans Rumble Through The Valley Motorcycle Festival

EBENSBURG — The third annual Rumble Through The Valley Motorcycle Festival will be held July 31 and Aug. 1 at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Ebensburg. Founded in 2024, the Rumble Through The Valley Motorcycle Festival organization is made up of local business leaders who wanted to bring a new event into the Johnstown area. Rumble Through The Valley has already grown over its first two years and this year will feature a full schedule of activities, entertainment, and more. There will also be a variety of local and regional food, beverage and business vendors. Building on the ...

Ebensburg plans Rumble Through The Valley rally

EBENSBURG — The third annual Rumble Through The Valley Motorcycle Festival will be held July 31 and Aug. 1 at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Ebensburg. Founded in 2024, the Rumble Through The Valley Motorcycle Festival organization is made up of local business leaders who wanted to bring a new event into the Johnstown area. Rumble Through The Valley has already grown over its first two years and this year will feature a full schedule of activities, entertainment, and more. There will also be a variety of local and regional food, beverage and business vendors. Building on the ...