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Local history 50 years ago: June 29, 1976 The state Department of Public Welfare, Ford S. Thompson deputy secretary, announced that the Hollidaysburg State Hospital would be phased out over the next year. Patients there that were deemed to be “too fragile” would not be moved. 25 years ago: June 29, 2001 Norfolk Southern Railroad, which wanted to close the Hollidaysburg shops, suggested the employees there get together to create ownership of the shops through a stock ownership plan. 10 years ago: June 29, 2016 A bridge along Cooney Road in Cambria County was named for PFC ...

Horoscope — June 28, 2026

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Everything before has brought you to this moment. Aries (March 21-April 19): If someone gets upset, you don’t have to match their energy. Give the moment a little room to settle. Taurus (April 20-May 20): In the same way that silence changes depending on who sits beside you, the emotional atmosphere around a person tells you more than their words do. Gemini (May 21-June 21): You intend to motivate and inspire, but do you have the right words to do it? You don’t need to. The words are the least of your tools. Cancer (June 22-July 22): It is safe –– fortuitous even -- to ...

Honor rolls-Cemtral, Williamsburg, BG

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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, MARTINSBURG FOURTH MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONORS 12TH GRADE — Colton Amick, Mace Baker, Sophia Baker, Norah Bechtel, Madeline Benton, Lanee Berkhimer, Maggie Blattenberger, Jaycie Butler, Adisen Closson, Tanner Daugherty, Jason Dell, Wyatt Dilling, Elizabeth Dodson, Katherine Dunn, Lailah Fochler, Gracie Garver, Marah Goff, Katie Guyer, Leya Hazenstab, Christian Heuston, Dylan Hoover, Kaden Horn, Korbyn Horon, Bethanie Kensinger, Cole Knisely, Lila Kyle, Danika Laratonda, Sarah Little, Sophia Marko, Elijah Miller, Willow Miller, Kerrie Mock, James Moyer, Hannah ...

Mount Aloysius College dean’s list

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MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, CRESSON DEAN’S LIST, SPRING SEMESTER Altoona –– Alyssa Beck, Devon Bickers, Evan Bonanno, Rachel Bonsell, Madison Cowfar, Vanessa DiCostanz, Megan Fontz, Madeline Garcia, Cydney Ginter, Alivia Grove, Joseph Hallinan, Yalena Harris, Maliah Hassler, Lily Hildebrand, Margaret Kelly, Nina McCarville, Laurie McChessney, Elijah Micheal, Madison Morelli, Kelsey Moyer, Misty Pine, Teagan Renney, Staci Rogers, JoAnna Shortridge, Liza Showalter, Megan Shultz, Amber Slep, Kaylee Smith, Shane Swanger, Haley Tanzi, Brooke Thomas, Madison Tornatore, Gary ...

Juniata College dean's list

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JUNIATA COLLEGE, HUNTINGDON DEAN’S LIST, SPRING SEMESTER Ian Bennett, Rae Berardi, Samantha Brandt, Alyssa Clark, Mia Destefano, Joe Eckenrode, Kalissa Geist, Gracie Gioiosa, Griffin Hollen, Hannah Johnston, Annie Ketterman, Marlana Miller, Andrew Quinn, Sarah Sackett, Abigail Scheinberg, Grace Strayer, Cheyenna Walter-Hoerath, and Chaylah Whitt, all of Altoona; Ethan Brown and Jenna Norton, both of Bellwood; Kiersten Biddle, Jillian Dalansky, Sofia Martinek, Kennedy McHugh, Joel Stock, and Dom Watt, all of Duncansville; Regan Farringer, Madeline Hatch, Addison McCloskey, Sophia ...

Health calendar June 27-28, 2026

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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 ...