This is the 1937 Roaring Spring Baseball Team which participated in the Blair County Baseball League. The squad had the league’s best regular season record, but unfortunately didn’t win either half of the season’s schedule. First half champion Martinsburg defeated second half champion ...
Courtesy photo Juniata VFW Post 8685 Auxiliary held its installation of 2026-27 officers. They are (from left): seated — Cindi Burket, treasurer; Carol Brode, president; and Ro Rabenstein, secretary; standing — Melissa Thompson, junior vice president; Stephanie Wilkes, trustee; Brenda ...
Event on Sept. 26 to aid Children’s Grief Program The Home Nursing Agency Foundation will present the Decades Club at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. Attendees are invited to dance through the decades and dine through the cultures as funds are ...
Kiwanis to recognize local developer The Kiwanis Club of Altoona will present Jeff Long with the Distinguished Citizen Award at its Installation and Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Blair County Convention Center. This award, established in 1999, is given to a person who was born, raised, moved to or lives in the Altoona area and has made major contributions to the betterment of society and who has significantly advanced the Altoona area through endeavors in the commonwealth, nation or worldwide. Long has put his skills and resources to work by constructing projects ...
The Hollidaysburg Area Public Library has announced its activities for September. The library will be closed Sept. 5, 6 and 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Canasta and Mah Jongg games are held at 11 a.m. Mondays. Beginners are welcome. Maker Mondays are held all day Mondays in the Children’s Room. A station will be set up with a different craft, challenge or activity each week. Storytime and Craft will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Dance, Sing and Play! Will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17 and ...
