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In the news on this date: February 23

Local history 50 years ago: The 26th class of practical nurses graduated from the Altoona Vo-Tech School, with Sharon Lee Brumbaugh of Tyrone winning an award for theory and Darlene Reimer for excellence in practice. 25 years ago: Weatherman Al Roker, on morning television, apologized for calling Altoona Curve mascot Steamer “stupid” at an event held in New York City and the Curve changed its planned “Al Roker is Stupid Day” to “Al Roker Gets Educated Day.” 10 years ago: The Greater Altoona Economic Development Program, Patrick Miller CEO, asked the U.S. Surface ...

Across the area

Winter lecture series continues today The Bedford County Historical Society announced the continuation of its Winter Lecture Series. All programs will be held at 2 p.m. Saturdays at 6441 Lincoln Highway (lower level), Bedford. The remaining schedule follows: Feb. 21 –– Lawrence Knorr, PhD., will present “The History of Greater Cumberland and the Formation of Bedford County.” Feb. 28 –– Phil Brambley will present “Water Power.” March 14 –– Dave Petit will present “Iron and Steel in Early America.” March 28 –– Michael Maloney will present ...

Moose donates to charities

Courtesy photo The Altoona Loyal Order of the Moose Family Center #74, its members and officers donated more than $34,000 to local charities in 2025.

5 generations

A local family is celebrating five generations of women spanning nearly 100 years. Mary Patricia “Patty” Swope, 96, of Altoona (seated) is shown with her descendants (from left) her daughter, Nancy Smith, 70, granddaughter, Sharon Hoover, 54, great-granddaughter, Sarah Orr, 21. Swope is ...

CMN Bowl-A-Thon to be held March 8

Teams of five are encouraged to register The annual Children’s Miracle Network Bowl-A-Thon sponsored by REMAX Results returns in March and, for the first time, is heading to Holiday Bowl in Altoona. This year, organizers are continuing a community tradition that has lasted for more than 20 years. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The bowl-a-thon, which brings together local bowlers in support of children’s healthcare, has raised more than $129,000 over the past two decades. All proceeds from the event benefit the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s ...

Births

Due to privacy concerns, UPMC Altoona no longer provides birth announcements to the Mirror. To obtain a form to announce a birth, please call Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459 or email community@altoonamirror.com.