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Christmas donations

Courtesy photo Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Prince Gallitzin No. 2625, Altoona, bought, wrapped and presented Christmas gifts to the Gloria Gates Foundation. Shown are (from left): seated — Jess Burchner (executive director of the Gloria Gates Foundation); front row — ...

Yesteryear

The 1941 Roaring Spring High School Drivers Education class is shown at L&L Motors Roaring Spring, inspecting a 1941 Plymouth without the body. Above, the class is shown with AAA officials and Police with the AAA Dual Control Driver Training Car. These photos are from the Elmer Burket ...

Horoscope — Sunday, Jan. 4

Sunday, Jan. 4 People fall in love with the unfiltered version of you. You’ll attract collaborators, partners and an audience. Aries (March 21-April 19): Because your ambition can’t be stopped, before one project has ended you instinctively start looking for what’s next. Taurus (April 20-May 20): When the task is one of precision, go with the person who knows exactly what they’re doing. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Secrets build trust, curiosity and a bond. People are more likely to trade secrets than they are to simply give them up. Cancer (June 22-July 22): Change happens ...

Safe driving events set for early months

Seniors for Safe Driving will be offering multiple events in the new year. The first course will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 26, 2026, at UPMC Altoona, followed by another from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb 23 at Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg. One more will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 28 at the Moshannon Valley YMCA in Philipsburg. The refresher courses will highlight multiple driving scenarios that seniors might encounter, including yielding and intersections; keeping up with vehicle technology; defensive driving tactics and sharing the road; effects of ...

Senior birthday — Ella ‘Til’ Black

Ella “Til” Black will celebrate her 99th birthday on Tuesday. She was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Broad Top. She married William Black, and together they built a home in Foot of Ten, where Til has resided for 66 years. A proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ella is cherished for ...

Mother of the Year

Courtesy photo U.S. Armed Forces Mothers has named Patty Davis as Mother of the Year for 2025. Shown are (from left): Helen Hoover (treasurer), Patty Davis (president and Mother of the Year), Karen McGraw (vice president) and Kim Bowser (secretary).