Courtesy photo Through their work of Unity and Charity, Altoona Catholic Daughters of America Court Prince Gallitzin No. 2625 presented Jared boxes to Tim Balconi (president of the UPMC Altoona Hospital Foundation). Shown are (from left): Mary Grace Horton, Regent Donna Hoover, Carol ...
Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, will offer a live webinar featuring world-renowned author and grief educator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. “The Art of ‘Companioning’ the Mourner: Caring Versus Curing” will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. The webinar will be offered in-person in the UPMC Altoona Rotunda (sixth floor), 620 Howard Ave., Altoona, or virtually. Anchored in Wolfelt’s “companioning” model of grief care, there will be a recognition of how grief and mourning are normal and necessary experiences that are fundamentally a journey of the heart and soul. A critical ...
HUNTINGDON — Against a field of powerhouse teams at Penn State’s Happy Valley Invitational, Juniata College’s Mock Trial team made every argument count and came home champions. “It was great to win first place at one of the top tournaments in the country. I am very proud of our ...
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 ...
