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HAAC art camp registrations due May 8 Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council will hold its annual art camp from June 8 to June 11 at Foot of Ten Elementary School, Duncansville. The theme is “All Around The World.” It is open to children ages 6 to 9. It will be instructed by Macie Cutshall. There is a $125 registration fee, and the deadline to register is May 8. To download the registration form, visit https:// bit.ly/4kFDpXy or the Facebook event page: https://bit.ly/4slPcxi. Country Traditions to perform May 9 The Alum Bank Community Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary ...

Yesteryear-Alleghany Furnace

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Alleghany Furnace was built in 1811, the second of more than 20 furnaces erected in Blair County. Built by Allison and Henderson, it closed in 1817. It was purchased by Elias Baker in 1836 and abandoned in 1884 with the introduction of steel making. It deteriorated over the years. This photo ...

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Bake sale supports Mom’s House JOHNSTOWN — Members of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Supporting Scholars recently hosted a St. Patrick’s Day bake sale, with all proceeds going to Mom’s House Inc. of Johnstown. This two-day event raised more than $375 to support the operational needs of Mom’s House. “The Supporting Scholars look forward to this spring service project each year and truly value the opportunity to give back to the community,” stated Nikki Wright, Supporting Scholars Chair. “Supporting Mom’s House Inc. is especially meaningful. It allows ...

Cuba’s crisis impacts elderly

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HAVANA — On a recent afternoon, a group of elderly residents slipped through the wooden doors of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Old Havana and gathered for a modest meal of ground meat, rice, red beans and crackers topped with mayonnaise — all finished with a cup of strong Cuban ...

Japan awakes to Radio Taiso, face of the country’s longevity

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TOKYO — This is how Japan wakes up. It’s called Radio Taiso — Exercise Radio in English — a simple yet dynamic way to start the day. Japanese radio plays music every morning at 6:30 to accompany basic instructions for calisthenics, and millions perform in the choreography: in parks, ...