ISTANBUL — In the heart of Istanbul, on top of the towering minarets that dot the city’s skyline, 68-year-old Kahraman Yildiz toils away at a craft that has illuminated the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for generations.
Yildiz, a master of Mahya, the unique Turkish tradition of stringing ...
“Landscaping with Water for Wildlife: Build it and they will come,” a workshop hosted by the Master Gardeners of Blair County and led by Laura Jackson, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the theater at the Altoona Area Public Library.
Participants will learn how to ...
HARRISBURG — PennDOT has published on its website updated program guidelines for School Bus Side Stop Signal Arm Enforcement Systems, with additional instructions for vendors on the hearing process, as well as other guidance and key reminders related to the program. Frequently Asked Questions ...
Local history
50 years ago: 1974
Former Altoona Area High basketball standout Randy Allen, now at IUP, was named player of the year on the All-District small college team. He averaged 18 points a game for three years, 22.7 that season and received all 20 votes of the 20 coaches voting.
25 ...
CLAYSBURG –– Claysburg-Kimmel High School’s Future Business Leaders of America Chapter has created a community service project for the 2023-24 school year.
This year, Helping Hands aims to lend a helping hand to community members in need by relieving financial strain on families, ...
WISE Women of Blair County, through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, is proud to announce its annual Tribute honorees.
These women are recognized for their community input and/or involvement in organizations whose projects advance the WISE Women mission to empower women and ...