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Bird bath
A trio of ducks splash in a storm drainage ditch in Sinking Valley on a rainy Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
In the news on this date: May 1
Local history 50 years ago: May 1, 1976 About 230 people attended the first annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Penn Alto Hotel. Altoona Mayor William C. Stouffer gave testimony to his faith in God, and Arthur S. DeMoss, president of the National Liberty Corp. of Valley Forge, was the main speaker. 25 years ago: May 1, 2001 Family Services of Blair County held a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church, then held a march in front of the Blair County Courthouse to honor victims of crime on Crime Victims’ Rights Week. 10 years ago: May 1, 2016 Penn State Entomology ...
Vatican prosecutors defy court order
ROME (AP) — Vatican prosecutors on Thursday seemingly defied an appeals court order to turn over to the defense all the evidence gathered in the Vatican’s big financial trial, setting the stage for another clash in the long-running case. In a three-page letter, prosecutors said they would allow the appeals court judges to consult the material. But they didn’t deposit the documentation for the defense to see in the chancery as ordered, saying it was “irrelevant” to the trial and could harm the Vatican’s interests. It wasn’t immediately clear how the appeals court would ...
Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan after complaints
AUSTIN, Texas — Camp Mystic on Thursday halted plans to reopen this summer on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of dangerous safety and operational deficiencies. The decision, a striking reversal of the camp owners’ determination to reopen, follows weeks of testimony in court hearings and legislative investigations. Those hearings laid bare the camp’s lack of detailed planning for a flood emergency, reliance on poorly trained staff ...
Spiritual notes
Spring vendor, craft show Duncansville Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold its spring vendor and craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the church, 1200 Fourth Ave., Duncansville. This two-day event will showcase a variety of talented local vendors and artisans offering unique, handcrafted and specialty items. Shoppers can browse a wide selection including jewelry, keychains, diamond art, candles, personalized mugs, silk flowers, crocheted items, laser engraving and more. Food and drinks will be available. Admission is ...