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In the news on this date: May 11

Local history 50 years ago: May 11, 1976 About 100 Altoona residents attended an Altoona Area School Board meeting during which the possibility of the closing of the Keystone and Eldorado elementary schools was discussed. Dr. Charles M. Hill was Altoona school superintendent. 25 years ago: May 11, 2001 The Altoona chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers was to collect food for the poor, with the donations going to the Altoona Food Bank, Sacred Heart Food Pantry, Food for Families and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. 10 years ago: May 11, 2016 The fifth annual ...

The reel deal

Dan Ceschini Jr. (left) of Homer City and his father, Dan Ceschini Sr. of Patton, prepare for bass fishing while they wait for Dan Jr.’s son, Zach Ceschini, before launching at the Prince Gallitzin State Park marina on Friday morning. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Health calendar

The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...

In bloom

Jaffa Shrine Road Runners president Rick Feltenberger places hanging baskets for the Mother’s Day Memorial Day Flower Sale being held in the garage behind the Jaffa through May 31. The sale runs through May 31, 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The ...

Bellwood-Antis library sets programs for May

The Bellwood-Antis Public Library has announced its programs for May. n A PA CareerLink-Blair County representative is at the library every Tuesday with drop-in hours from 1 to 3 p.m. The representative can help individuals apply for jobs, update their resume and navigate the CareerLink website. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., the library hosts The Hub, Careerlink of Blair County’s afterschool program for teens. Teens will learn job-ready skills via fun activities. There are mock interviews, resume games, meet-ups with local businesses and free snacks. Any student in grades 6-12 is welcome. ...

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