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Yesteryear-1965 Roaring Spring Little League All-Stars

Victor L. Curfman of Altoona, formerly of Roaring Spring, submitted this picture of the 1965 Roaring Spring Little League All-Stars. Shown are (from left): first row — David Albright, Robert Kauffman, Orville Shehan, Ronald Reininger, Paul Hetrick andJan Burke; second row — Lee Yerty, ...

BCTC to host barbecue

The Bedford County Technical Center’s Education Foundation (BCTCEF) will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 10, at the BCTC. The dinner includes half a chicken, two sides, cookie, roll and butter. It is a drive-thru pick up from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $14 and are ...

Backpack Program launches campaign

In lieu of a large fundraising event in 2025, the Mountain Lion Backpack Program is asking for help from area residents and businesses to feed the more than 1,050 elementary students in the Altoona Area School District that are experiencing food insecurity. The program spends approximately $210 ...

Marking 100 years

Courtesy photo On March 4, State Sen. Judy Ward presented a PA Senate Citation to Stephanie Aspinall, executive director at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. The citation commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of PVH. Shown are John Faulds, resident; Ward; Stephanie Aspinall; ...

Playhouse seeks partners for ‘Toast the Show’

The Playhouse at McConnellstown is seeking partnerships with Huntingdon County food and beverage (F&B) establishments for its new “Toast the Show: Themed Libations and Local Bites” events happening throughout the 2025 season. Local restaurants and bars are invited to participate in ...

Pints for Vets returns to Altoona Curve

Beer, wine and spirits sampling set June 28 The Altoona Curve announced the return of Pints for Vets, presented by Ward Trucking. The beer, wine and spirits sampling event will be held Saturday, June 28, at Peoples Natural Gas Field,. Proceeds will benefit Band of Heroes Outdoors, a ...