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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 ...

Across the area

Penn State Altoona offers dance classes Penn State Altoona will host open dance classes from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 26, in the dance studio, room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. These free classes are open to those 18 and older and will feature movement and engagement through modern dance technique and improvisation. Dancers of all levels, styles, backgrounds and experiences are welcome. The classes are presented by Penn State Altoona’s dance program. Couples invited to valentine event Area couples are invited to ...

Five generations

Courtesy photo Mary Crynock (94) of Portage was proud to become a great-great-grandmother when Brodie, son of Brady and Megan Ratosky was born on Aug. 22, 2025. Shown in the picture are Mary holding Brodie, Kathy (Crynock) Ratosky, great-grandmother; Dennis Ratosky Jr., grandfather; and ...

Hollidaysburg library sets Feb. programs

The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for February. The library will be closed Feb. 14, 15 and 16 in observance of Presidents Day. n Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. n Maker Mondays are held all day Mondays in the Children’s Room. A station will be set up with a different craft, challenge or activity each week. n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. n A special storytime will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, with the ...

Toasty Toddler Program serves 710 children

The Toasty Toddler Program, a winter outerwear collection and distribution for children birth through age 5, served 710 children this season. Children registering receive a new coat, hat and gloves through the generosity of the community. Toasty Toddler began as a collaborative project ...