Local history
50 years ago: July 9, 1976
Gov. Milton J. Shapp declared June as Laurel Month in Pennsylvania in honor of the state flower, the Mountain Laurel, and had two laurels planted at the Governor’s Mansion, an idea of Rep. John P. Milliron of Altoona. Laurel Bank, named for the flower, participated in the laurel ceremonies.
25 years ago: July 9, 2001
Work was underway at Penn State Altoona for a new soccer field and track. Sports Information Director Brent Baird hoped it would help players stay all four years at the Altoona Campus instead of transferring to State College ...