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Raising the roof

A crew from Champion Roofing, Altoona, work on the new roof over the Michelob Ultra Party Deck at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Thursday morning. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Yesteryear: In the news on this date: April 28

Local history 50 years ago: April 28, 1976 Mayor William Stouffer announced that city water superintendent William L. Cochran would be appointed to the City Council to fill the seat of C. Richard Logan, who was elected a Blair County Commissioner. 25 years ago: April 28, 2001 Kiraly’s Golf Center was condemned by PennDOT fpr the Plank Road widening project so PennDOT was selling off its golf clothing, supplies, clubs, shoes and other equipment. His son was to reopen in a new location. 10 years ago: April 28, 2016 WPS Office Solutions, Debra Dellaposta president, donated a ...

Boost your diet with powerhouse foods like kale, walnuts, honey

A nutritious diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. That’s an important thing to remember for people looking to turn over a healthier leaf and accomplish their long-term wellness goals. Avoiding certain ingredients, like saturated fats and added sugars, and choosing foods known for their nutritional benefits is one way to live healthier. - Kale: Kale long has had a place on healthy eating lists. Kale is a good source of vitamins A, C and K, and also contains alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid. According to Britannica, studies show kale can help combat ...

Residents urged to get active

In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the Healthy Blair County Coalition’s Get Active Blair County Committee is inviting residents to take part in the #America250ActiveChallenge, a yearlong initiative designed to promote health, wellness and community engagement. The challenge encourages participants to complete 250 units of a chosen activity throughout the year. The “250” goal is a nod to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration, while also inspiring individuals and families to stay active in ways that are meaningful and ...