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In the news on this date: Oct. 21

Local history 50 years ago: 1975 The Friends of the Altoona Library group, Mrs. Robert Parks chairwoman, were sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C. to see actress Katherine Hepburn in a play called “A Matter of Gravity,” followed by lunch at the Smithsonian Institute. The bus was to leave from the Family Host Cafeteria parking lot. 25 years ago: 2000 The Altoona City Water Authority was cracking down on about 5,000 city homes that had roof drains illegally connected to the sanitary sewer system due to pressure to do so from the state Department of Environmental Protection ...

In the news on this date: October 20

Local history 50 years ago: 1975 More than 200 Cub Scouts from the Tuckahoe District held a “Fun in the Fall” competition at the Frankstown Armory. Cub Scouts from first place winner Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Pack 49, Tom Hite and Kevin Longenecker, won top honors. 25 years ago: 2000 Altoona Area High School signed an agreement with Pepsi Cola that raised enough money to purchase the $33,000 message board on 17th Street and also the scoreboard at the Mansion Park Baseball Field. The school also received about $16,000 a year from the soda machines. 10 years ago: 2015 The ...

Veterans Day breakfast set for Nov. 5

Across the area Veterans Day breakfast set for Nov. 5 The Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School faculty, staff and students invited area veterans to a Veterans Day breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, potato rounds, biscuit, fruit cup, coffee, tea and water. RSVP by calling 814-695-4426 by Friday, Oct. 24. Marines to celebrate 250th birthday The Marines will celebrate their 250th birthday with an all-veteran recognition dinner. The Bavarian Aid Society, 112 S. 13th St., Altoona, will host ...

Altoona used book sale

Courtesy photo The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its fall used book sale from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, on the ground floor of the library. A $5-a-bag sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. There ...

Altoona Curve Charities accepting grant applications

Altoona Curve Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, is accepting applications for the 2025 Grant Program. Applications are available now to area nonprofits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community. The 2025 Grant Program will accept applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a federal tax-exempt letter that specifically supports local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity and education. Grants may be awarded in the form of financial assistance ...

Bellwood Pink-Out volleyball game

Courtesy photo The Bellwood-Antis High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Volleyball Team held its annual Pink-Out Game on Oct. 2. The team raised $3,050 for this year’s beneficiary, Cathy Damiano, who is currently battling breast cancer.