The Gallitzin Little League and Pony League held a joint banquet on Nov. 5, 1968, in the fire hall and honored the winning teams in each league. The top photo is the Little League champs, the Loretto Service Center team and are (from left): front row –– James Eckenrode (bat boy), Edward ...
The Adam Holliday Chapter celebrated Constitution Week by decorating the kiosk in front of the Blair County Courthouse. This holiday is commemorated annually from Sept. 17-23. Shown are (from left): Constitution Week Chair Marie Little, Adam Holliday Chapter Regent Jayne Garver receiving the ...
Health, welfare council to meet Sept. 25 The Blair County Health and Welfare Council will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at The United Way of the Southern Alleghenies, 208 Hollidaysburg Plaza, Duncansville. There will also be a Zoom option available. Senior Judge Jolene Kopriva will be the guest speaker. She will be presenting on the US Constitution rights and duties. The Blair County Health and Welfare Council provides education and information to the public on health and human service needs, services and resources. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For more ...
BELLEFONTE — The Nittany Valley Symphony will present its 2025-26 season opener, “Dreams of the Forest” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bellefonte Area High School. Tickets are $33.85 including fees for adults, and $7.18 including fees for students and youth. Tickets may be purchased at www.nvs.org/upcoming-events or by visiting the will call table on the day of the concert. The concert begins with Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, drawing us into a languid, sun-drenched world before venturing into the darker forests of Sibelius’ rarely heard tone poem, The Wood ...
The Rotary Club of Altoona presented grants totaling $14,750 to nine local organizations during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The funding was made possible through proceeds raised earlier this year from the club’s annual Grapes for Good fundraiser. The grants will support a variety of programs and initiatives that benefit residents throughout Blair County and surrounding communities. Organizations receiving grants include: n Fort Roberdeau Foundation –– $2,500 for printed maps and informational brochures n Big Brothers Big Sisters –– $1,500 to support family outings ...
