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Cooling center to open at Altoona Salvation Army building

A cooling center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Thursday, July 2, at the Salvation Army building, 1813 Sixth Ave., Altoona, for anyone needing a place to rest and stay cool as temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s this week. According to Accuweather, a “prolonged and dangerous heat wave is expected this week.” Area residents are reminded to stay hydrated and to check on neighbors who may need assistance during the heat wave.

Hollidaysburg Community Band member finds grandfather in French museum

It was a complete surprise to Hollidaysburg Community Band member Jamie Walter when she found a photo of her Navy veteran grandfather displayed in the Utah Beach Landing Museum in France. Juniata native James Vance was one of the few survivors on the destroyer USS Corry that sank during the ...

Age of innovation: American ideas resulted in groundbreaking discoveries

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...

Heat, humidity to blast eastern US

A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it. Already, ...

Owner of Rossi’s Corner Store in Tipton set to retire after 42 years

TIPTON — Cate Rossi has spent her entire career at one location — Rossi’s Corner Store, 4368 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd. in Tipton. Rossi, 61, will retire June 30 after 42 years at the business she and her brother Lenny started in 1984. Rossi, a 1982 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High ...