On Easter weekend 1960, members of the Altoona Skin Divers Club were scuba diving in the Tyrone Quarry Hole. The hole was 45 feet deep. Shown are (from left): John C. Miller, Darwin Kyle (deceased) and Jim Foor (deceased). The photo was submitted by John Miller of Hollidaysburg. Readers are ...
“For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid on me; yes, woe is to me, if I preach not the gospel!” — 1 Corinthians 9:16 We need God called preachers in our day.
Charles W. Longer and Frankstown Elementary schools in Hollidaysburg are planning their Holiday Market event for Nov. 22. The shopping event takes place at both school locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With more than 50 local vendors combined in both locations, bake sales and basket raffles, there is something for everyone. CWL has been hosting the event for more than five years, while Frankstown is joining forces for the second time this year. From holiday decor and boutique clothing to homemade foods, jewelry, pottery and children’s books, the Holiday Market is a one-stop ...
Local history 50 years ago: After about three years, the federal government approved the formation of Conrail, the Consolidated Railway Corp., to take over bankrupt northeastern railroads like the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad, which had already merged into the Penn Central. 25 years ago: High winds damaged a homeless display set up in the parking lot of Walmart by the Veterans National Coalition for the Homeless for Veterans Day. Damage was so extensive, police were first called, as the damage was thought to have been caused by vandalism. 10 years ago: A ...
50 years ago: 1975 Altoona dedicated its Veterans Mall downtown with W.P. Riley (Navy-WWI), Charles G. Ofiesh (Army-WWII), Daniel Pringle (Army-Korea) and Arthur Counterman (Marines-Vietnam) attending. 25 years ago: 2000 PennDOT proposed moving its District 9 North Juniata Street headquarters to somewhere between I-99 at 17th Street and Leamersville, creating controversy because the building had undergone a multi-million-dollar upgrade less than 10 years prior. 10 years ago: 2015 The Bloomberg News Agency reported that the Canadian Pacific Railroad was interested in purchasing ...
Across the area Military Food Share set for Monday The monthly Military Food Share at the Duncansville VFW 8724 will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. This is for all active military, veterans and widows or widowers of veterans living in Blair County. A military ID, DD214 or VA card and photo ID are required. Please enter from Dunnings Highway/Newry Lane and line up on Turek Drive. VFW to host chili cook-off Nov. 14 The Duncansville VFW 8724 will host a chili cook-off on Friday, Nov. 14. The event is open to the public. Set up/tasting will begin at 6 p.m. ...
