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Local schools team up for Holiday Market

Charles W. Longer and Frankstown Elementary schools in Hollidaysburg are planning their Holiday Market event for Nov. 22. The shopping event takes place at both school locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With more than 50 local vendors combined in both locations, bake sales and basket raffles, there is something for everyone. CWL has been hosting the event for more than five years, while Frankstown is joining forces for the second time this year. From holiday decor and boutique clothing to homemade foods, jewelry, pottery and children’s books, the Holiday Market is a one-stop ...

Cambria Heights students visit Gettysburg

Grant gives opportunity to step into history Juniors and seniors from Cambria Heights High School in Patton recently embarked on a memorable journey through one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks — Gettysburg National Military Park. Thanks to a grant from the American ...

AAJHS to present ‘James and the Giant Peach’

The Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club will present “James and the Giant Peach” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21, with a matinee show at 1 p.m.. Saturday, Nov. 22. A senior citizen preview will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. All performances will take ...

Mirror seeks homecoming photographs

Homecoming committees can email photos of homecoming kings and queens to community@altoonamirror.com. Please include their names and school. For more information, contact Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459.

Graduates

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS, Adelphi, Md. — Braeden Morgan, Hollidaysburg, associate of arts, summer 2025. UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX — Andrew C. Williams, Duncansville, master’s degree, health administration. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, Kent, Ohio — Hunter Klotz, Martinsburg, bachelor of science in education, health and human services.

Honor rolls

BELLWOOD-ANTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONOR ROLL FIFTH GRADE — Aria Aboud, Ian Adams, Anika Celine Alvarez, Pacey Brown, Carly Diehl, Max Gates, Karly Gochnour, Carson Gray, Violet Griswold, Mya Griswold, Sofia Hardman, Colby Hewitt, Madison Hoffer, Brendon Hopkins, Dante Jempson, Chase Jones, Timothy Knob, Amelia Kobuck, Jase Koozer, Joel Matthews, Brooklyn McIntire, Levi McNaul, Jordan Mertiff, Emma Miller, Deacon Plummer, Griffin Smith, Riley Stein, Owen Strong, Kendall Swogger, Grayson Weaver, Brinley Weigand. SIXTH GRADE — Brynn Adams, Benjamin ...