Today’s puzzles: July 31, 2026
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In the news on this date: July 31
Local history 50 years ago: July 31, 1976 Merisela H. Escobar, 19, a Rotary exchange student from Mexico, was finishing her senior year at Altoona Area High School and staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Carn. 25 years ago: July 31, 2001 The Tour de ‘Toona bicycle races began in Altoona and race director Kirk Leidy said that 1,500 volunteers were needed, with the race still short of several hundred. 10 years ago: July 31, 2016 The Altoona Water Authority, Mike Bianconi crewman, repaired a water break in an 80-year-old pipe that flooded Logan Blvd., causing Sheetz ...
Carnival fun
Eloise Nycum, 2, walks off a ride with her aunt, Candice Smith of Loretto. A woman tries her hand at the Skee-Ball machines Wednesday night at the Cresson Carnival. The carnival will end at 10 p.m. Saturday. Mirror photos by Colette Costlow
Today’s puzzles: July 30, 2026
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Area briefs
Bedford hosts America250 parade Bedford County will celebrate America250 with a parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The parade will include local marching bands, musical groups, dance companies, antique vehicles, floats and more, all with an emphasis on Bedford County, Pennsylvania and American history. The parade will form at the Bedford County Fairgrounds, 729 W. Pitt St., Bedford, and proceed to downtown Bedford via Route 30 (Pitt Street), to Juliana Street. The parade will end at the National Museum of the American Coverlet on South Juliana Street. Ebensburg hosts Rumble ...
Somerset celebrates, remembers
Somerset County will host a week of remembrance, patriotism and community celebration as residents and visitors gather for five days of events commemorating two historic milestones: America’s 250th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the events at Flight 93. From Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 9, community organizations, first responders, musicians and volunteers have partnered to present a series of events honoring courage, sacrifice and unity. Events are free and open to the public. Events begin with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Somerset ...