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Softball champ supports kids with Type 1 diabetes

Shortly after being crowned a 2025 Little League Softball World Series champion, shortstop Kennedy Fees, a student in the Cambria Heights School District, returned to her community ready to get back to work on a project close to her heart –– supporting children and families living with ...

NAMI announces four upcoming courses

NAMI Blair County has many courses coming up to help the community improve their mental health and the mental health of their loved ones. The following is the information, including links to register. NAMI Basics (hybrid) is a free six-week course, six-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family members of youth (age 22 or younger) experiencing mental health symptoms. Taught by trained facilitators who have firsthand experience, this course provides essential information and a supportive community, whether you attend in person or online. In-person and ...

PBR Dance named national champions

The Pauline Baker Rodgers School of Dance returned home as national champions after an extraordinary season, earning top honors at both Encore Grand Finals in Sevierville, Tenn., and All Out Dance Competition in the Poconos. At Encore Grand Finals, PBR Dance earned seven national ...

PSU Altoona fall performance series calls for local artists

On campus PSU Altoona fall performance series calls for local artists Penn State Altoona will host a performing arts series this fall featuring community artists. The cabaret-style events will take place at 5 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 16 and 30, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for Performing Arts. Apple cider and cookies will be served. Regional artists over the age of 18 interested in participating may apply online. Vocalists and instrumentalists are asked to prepare about 20 minutes of repertoire. They will need to have their own accompaniment, accompanist or ...

WISE Women welcomes two board members

WISE Women of Blair County announced two new members to its board of directors: Courtney Hornung and Morgan Williams. Hornung, senior program manager for Blair Image Elements, manages complex projects nationwide. She recently completed a year with Leadership Blair County and she is a volunteer twirling coach for the Gold Twirl Team. She enjoys “working with others to capture their vision and turn it into a reality.” She is also a member of the International Sign Association at a national level. Hornung is the mother of two sons. She will serve on the Grant Committee, the ...

Health calendar

The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com, and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...