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In the news on this date: November 11

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 ...

In the news on this date: Nov. 10

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 ...

Military Food Share set for Monday

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. ...

Healing Patch observes Grief Awareness Month

Sheetz Fellows team up with local pizza shops for Flip the Script campaign This November, in recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is joining with members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to launch the annual Flip the ...

Cambria Heights students visit Gettysburg

Grant gives opportunity to step into history Juniors and seniors from Cambria Heights High School in Patton recently embarked on a memorable journey through one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks — Gettysburg National Military Park. Thanks to a grant from the American ...

AAJHS to present ‘James and the Giant Peach’

The Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club will present “James and the Giant Peach” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21, with a matinee show at 1 p.m.. Saturday, Nov. 22. A senior citizen preview will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. All performances will take ...