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Yesteryear-Veterans Day Parade
Parade Commander First Sgt. Charles Ofiesh, center, prepares for the Veterans Day Parade on Eighth Avenue in Altoona in November 1996. In the front row are veterans of World War II and the Korean War with members of the 28th Division National Guard Band behind them. The photo was taken and ...
Altoona Area Public Library announces November events
The Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., Altoona, has announced its events for the month of November. — In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library is hosting a gaming club from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays in November. With tabletop board games, card games, Nintendo Switch and more, each week will be something different for you to enjoy with your friends. Call 814-946-0417 ext. 125 to register. — The Women’s Community Art Group will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 6. It is an open art studio where women can create art of their choice. There will be a variety of art ...
Altoona Area High School to present Monty Python skits
The Altoona Area High School Drama Club will present “Monty Python’s Edukational Show: School Edition” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, in the high school auditorium. A special show for senior citizens will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Tickets are $10 for adults and ...
In the news on this date: Nov. 4
50 years ago: Nov. 4, 1975 PennDOT, in cooperation with the Blair County Commissioners, Richard T. Haines county planner, approved name designations for area highways in Blair to principal access (220 & 22), limited access and minor access. 25 years ago: Nov. 4, 2000 The Blair County voter registration office listed 80,632 voters registered in the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Constitution, Liberal, Consumer, Feminist, Reform, Independent, Populist, Socialist and Patriot parties. 10 years ago: Nov. 4, 2015 Matt Pacifico, Republican candidate for full-time mayor of ...
In the news on this date: Nov. 3
Local history 50 years ago: Nov. 3, 1975 Desmond Shura, Penn State Altoona veterans coordinator, reported that there were 242 military veterans registered for classes at the Altoona Campus, five of them women. 25 years ago: Nov. 3, 2000 Democratic National Committee General Chairman — and future Pennsylvania Governor — Edward G. Rendell was to stop in Altoona in support of Democratic Presidential Candidate Al Gore. 10 years ago: Nov. 3, 2015 The Blair County Planning Commission announced that Norfolk Southern Railroad would install a 63-foot railroad tower outside Tyrone ...