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 ...
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).
Free fly tying program to begin Jan. 3 The John Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering a free, eight-week beginners fly tying program, starting on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, and continuing every Saturday through Feb. 21. The classes will be held at the Allegheny Volunteer Fire Department located at 651 Sugar Run Rd, Altoona. The chapter will provide the tools and all materials. The class size is limited to the first 25 to register. For more information or to register, contact Lexi Trenger at 814-312-8559 or Scott Kavanagh at 814-515-4788 or email the ...
The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for January. The library will be closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and Jan. 17, 18 and 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. 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. Come and explore the fun. n Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. n Needlework & ...
Courtesy photos The U.S. Armed Forces Mothers and helpers packed nearly 60 Christmas boxes for active military. Homemade cookies, fudge, donated snacks and gifts were among some of the goodies. Shown are (from left): kneeling — Tracey McDermitt, Jamie Krupka and Kathie Baker; sitting — ...
The Altoona Curve Booster Club held its last meeting for 2025 in late September at the Quality Inn. Altoona Curve General Manager Nate Bowen provided a wrap-up of the season, in addition to highlighting upcoming events for the 2026 season. Election of officers and directors took place ...
