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Houser Golf Tournament set for Aug. 24

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Skills of Central PA and the Skills Foundation will host the 21st annual E.F. “Pat” Houser Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 24, at Toftrees Resort in State College. The event will feature a shotgun start at 1 a.m. in a “shamble” format. Golfers will compete throughout the day, with contests including longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin, while supporting a local cause. Proceeds will benefit the Skills Foundation, which provides critical funding to enhance programs, purchase adaptive equipment and technology and respond to emerging needs for the people supported ...

Staff places time capsule at Presbyterian Village

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As part of “America 250” activities at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, a time capsule was placed into a special hollow cavity in a wall at the main entrance on Newry Street. The capsule, named “Blessings,” contains numerous items and is to be opened in 50 years. Among ...

‘Out of the Darkness’ walk to be held Sept. 13

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Names for dedication are due by Aug. 28 To draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention, volunteers from Blair County will be uniting with more than a quarter of a million people who are participating in walks across the nation in September. The 16th annual Blair County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Eastern PA Chapter and the Blair County Suicide Prevention Task Force, will be held at Lakemont Park on Sunday, Sept. 13. Check-in and pre-walk activities, such as participating in remembrance crafts and supporting local ...

Blair-Bedford Builders delivers donations to veterans home

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HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair-Bedford Builders Association recently wrapped up its “Fill the Truck for Veterans” campaign with an outpouring of support from local businesses, association members and residents throughout the area. The campaign, organized by BBBA in partnership with Stuckey ...