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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 ...

Yesteryear-PRR firetruck

This is a photo of the new 1941 Mack fire engine of the Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Fire Department sitting on the Eighth Street Bridge at the entrance to Rose Yard in Juniata. This engine was given new tires in 1985 and donated to the Altoona Fire Department, which displays it today at the ...

Horoscope — Oct. 19

Sunday, Oct. 19 Good ones get better. Negative or neutral relationships turn golden. Your network expands. You can even send mental messages to people regardless of where they are in space and time. Young people look up to you and follow you. Elders rely on you and fund you. Aries (March 21-April 19): Today features a hard truth and an easy one. Both affirm and assure your direction. Taurus (April 20-May 20). At first, work feels clunky and effortful. But once you’ve repeated it enough, you find your groove — a rhythm that saves time and energy while looking pretty smooth to ...

In the news on this date: October 17

Local history 50 years ago: A group called Cinemette Corp. of America in Pittsburgh was building a four-screen movie theater at the Park Hills Plaza, made to seat 1,300 people. Leonard S. Fiore Jr. was the contractor. 25 years ago: A little over three years since fire had severely damaged First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1401 12th Ave., a rededication by Allegheny Synod Bishop Gregory Pile was held after the church had been restored. The Rev. Fred Romig was pastor and Rev. Jaime Olson, associate pastor. 10 years ago: A firm called Choice Hotels was building a new Holiday Inn Express ...

Veterans food collection Thursday

Veterans food collection Thursday Laurel Highlands Historical Village will be collecting food and other necessities for veterans and the elderly in need. The collection will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Sam’s Club in Altoona.. In addition to non-perishable food items, the group is collecting gift cards, paper goods, hygiene products, blankets, ceramic heaters and new and used kitchen items and towels. There are veterans calling weekly for support, the group said. Donations will also be accepted at the Galleria Mall, lower level, in Johnstown, as well as ...

In the news on this date: Oct. 14

Local history 50 years ago: 1975 The Blair County commissioners said that they would consider forming a consumer protection office after it was requested by a group called the Blair Consumer Committee, Ernest Weiss chairman. 25 years ago: 2000 The Salvation Army purchased the former 17,000-square-foot H&H Appliance Superstore on Plank Road to turn it into an area superstore, its third store in Altoona, to help support the Adult Rehabilitation Center on Seventh Avenue and Second Street. 10 years ago: 2015 An Altoona team of seventh grade students led by Kaelab Ruggles ...