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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).

Across the area

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 ...

Hollidaysburg library sets Jan. programs

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 & ...