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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 ...

WoodmenLife launches America250 video contest

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Submissions accepted through Oct. 7 OMAHA, Neb. — Students across the country have a chance to win cash awards and national recognition for their schools through WoodmenLife’s “America Is… 250!” Video Contest. The contest is open now through Oc. 7 and encourages students in grades K-12 to submit an original 30- to 60-second video celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence and sharing what America means to them. Winners will be selected in two divisions, K-8 and 9-12, with a grand prize of $2,500, second place of $1,500, and third place of $1,000 ...

On campus

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Kutztown athletes receive award KUTZTOWN –– The Division 2 Athletic Directors Association announced its 2025-26 Academic Honor Roll and Kutztown University was represented by 132 student-athletes, including Caleb Tryninewski of Hollidaysburg. For the seventh time in the past eight years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led the nation in D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports. For a student-athlete ...

WISE Women offers funding opportunity

Community

WISE Women of Blair County, through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, has established a funding opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to support efforts that advance its mission of empowering women and encouraging acceptance and inclusion through collaboration, service and education. Funding opportunities could include workshops, educational events, training sessions and direct service projects targeted toward empowering women and encouraging acceptance of all. WISE Women anticipates awarding three to five projects that serve Blair County residents this award ...

Sunrise Rotary officers

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Courtesy photo Altoona Sunrise Rotary recently installed new officers. They are (from left): seated — Doug Hershey, past president; Shelley Clinich, president); Imani Vaughn, board member and chair of the Community Service Projects Committee; standing, second row — Laura Green, first ...

Maeve Wonderly, Hazen Ball IV

Engagements

Maeve Wonderly and Hazen Ball IV, both of Altoona, are engaged to be married as of Aug. 1, 2026. Ms. Wonderly’s parents are Rick and Nancy Wonderly, both of Altoona. Mr. Ball’s parents are Hazen Ball III of Glendale and Tammy Myers of York. Maeve is a technician at Mountain View ...