Catholic Daughters hold Education Contest
Courtesy photo Shown are (from left): front row — Arianna Frederick, Macy Zeak, Thom Joseff Hrzic, Landon Rhoa and Jennifer Crum-Waite; back row — Judy Wood, Sally Lockard, Darlene Crum, Karen Castagnola, Rose Marie Vinglas, Mary Grace Horton and Maggie McCulloch. Absent from the photo ...
Symbolizing Connections: Created as IDs, US dog tags became crucial link between military families, fallen troops
Family members often clench them as if they were still clasping their fallen loved one’s hands. Companions-in-arms have broken down reading them. More than a century after a U.S. Army chaplain pushed for “dog tags” to become standard issue for troops, they remain one of the most ...
Publisher's Weekly US Best Sellers
Hardcover Fiction 1. “A Parade of Horribles” by Matt Dinniman (Ace) 2. “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke (Knopf) 3. “Broken Dove” by Dani Francis (Del Rey) 4. “The Fourth Option” by Carr/Woodward (Atria/Bestler) 5. “Our Perfect Storm” by Carley Fortune (Berkley) 6. “The Calamity Club” by Kathryn Stockett (Spiegel & Grau) 7. “26 Beauties” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 8. “Fury Bound” by Sable Sorensen (Requited) 9. “The Last Mandarin” by Penny/Fung (Minotaur) 10. “Starside (deluxe ed.)” by Alex Aster (Avon) 11. “The ...
kiwanis scholarships
Courtesy photo This year’s Altoona Kiwanis Foundation recipients were Natalie Etters, Maddelene Pulcinello, Ty Uplinger and Kody Webster, who are all attending Penn State this fall. Additional scholarships were given to the Altoona and Hollidaysburg Key Clubs. From Altoona was Margaret ...
Across the area
Lakemont Lions plan chicken barbecue The Lakemont Lions Club will hold a chicken barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, May 30, at the Greenwood Lions Park, East Walton Avenue and Greenwood Road in Logan Township. The meal includes a large half chicken, baked beans, applesauce and a roll. Dinners are $12 each. Tickets can be purchased from club members or by calling 814-232-5944. Proceeds will support Lakemont Lions community service. Lakemont Lions welcomes new members. Information on joining the club is available by calling Club President Mike ...