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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 ...

Puddle jumping

Sebastopol geese gather around a puddle of water along W. Loop road in Frankstown Township on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

AFSCME retirees to meet Wednesday

Across the area AFSCME retirees to meet Wednesday The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Retirees Subchapter 8306 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Union Hall on Patch Way Road, Duncansville. The executive board will meet at 12:30 p.m. Railway employees to meet Wednesday The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 5, at Prime Sirloin Buffet, Duncansville. Blair County Sheriff Jim Ott will be the guest speaker. He will discuss scams and frauds. NARVRE is the only chartered ...