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Catholic War Veterans plan soup sale

The Catholic War Veterans will hold its annual soup sale, “Soup-er Sunday,” from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at 290 Valley Ave., Altoona. All proceeds will benefit Families United For Change. There will be quarts to-go. Choose from a large variety of soups, served with a roll. Eat-in options from the kitchen will be available to purchase and eat in. There also will be basket raffles, baked goods and more. The mission of Families United For Change is to increase awareness, provide resources and erase stigma surrounding Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Homers Gap Civics set ...

Groups donate to Murtha Breast Care Center

Several area groups have held fundraisers for the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in Windber. n The Ebensburg Center donated $1,666 from a basket auction, 50/50 and a “pie an administrator” challenge. The funds will provide financial assistance for patients in need; the latest equipment and technology needed to screen, detect, and diagnose breast cancer; and breast cancer awareness and education. n The Hiram G. Andrews Center raised $650 through student activities. The funds will provide financial assistance for patients in need; the latest equipment and technology needed ...

Mount supports animal shelters

Courtesy photo The Mount Aloysius College Theatre Department presented a check for $1,240 to the Central PA Humane Society and Mending Hearts Animal Rescue on Dec. 17 on the Mount Aloysius College campus in Cresson. The funds were raised during the theater program’s performance of “The ...

Bureau awards scholarships

Each year, the Cambria County Farm Bureau sponsors scholarships for college students that have a parent, grandparent or guardian that is a county farm bureau member. Students are judged on a 300-word essay they write about their academic and extracurricular achievements and their community ...

Yesteryear-Drafting

Dean McKnight of Altoona submitted this photo of the 1957 mechanical drafting graduating class at Altoona Vocational-Technical School. Shown are (from left): front –– Ray Goodman, Bob Reffner, Gordon Anthony, Vince Markel, Dick Martin and Dean McKnight; back –– Clair Green, Paul Smith, ...

Horoscope — Sunday, Jan. 18

A family situation resolves in the sweetest way. Travel is blessed with synchronicities. You’ll give and accept financial grace. Aries (March 21-April 19): With automatic bill payment and thermostats, “set it and forget it” is the aim. But in relationships, the only way to make them work is to show up ready and willing to hold the whole glorious mess. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Here comes the call to action. It’s also normal to look around to see if anyone else will step up so you don’t have to. But this one is for you, and the moment you act, courage kicks in. Gemini ...