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Area briefs: Barger’s offices to collect worn flags for retirement

Worn and damaged flags will be collected by state Rep. Scott Barger’s Hollidaysburg and Bellwood offices in June to be prepared for proper retirement. Barger, R-Blair/Huntingdon, will collect flags during regular business hours at 324 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, and 135 Stadium Drive, Bellwood. The Bellwood office is operating under temporary schedule changes, so constituents are asked to call ahead of time. “Flag Day (June 14) is an important opportunity to show respect for our nation’s flag,” Barger said. “I wanted to make it easy for residents of the 80th District to ...

Planting a seed: Cambria Heights students learn about growing crops

PATTON — A group of seventh grade students learned about the roots of crop planting during the fourth annual agriculture presentation, developed by local farmers, Wednesday morning outside Cambria Heights Middle School. While Wednesday’s rainfall prevented local farmers from planting six ...

Night in Africa event planned

The 5th annual Night in Africa event to benefit Selfless Solutions will be held Friday, June 19, at the Altoona Grand Hotel. The funds raised will help Selfless Solutions build better futures for Tanzanian children and youth. The event features authentic African cuisine, drinks (beer, wine and spirits), and access to a silent auction that has in the past included such items as an African safari and a week stay at a beach home. Tickets are $95 plus fees and available at eventbrite.com; search Altoona. The direct link is ...

Central Cambria teen races to top spot in All-American Youth Horse Show

A Central Cambria Middle School teen raced her way to becoming the pole bending champion in the All-American Youth Horse Show on May 7 in Columbus, Ohio. Reagan Murton, 14, rode her quarter horse, Dixie, in the pole bending competition against 30 other riders in the 13 to 15 division, ...

Inspiring creativity: SAMA Bedford offers painting workshops

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford will host a trio of summer painting workshops designed to inspire creativity and help artists of all skill levels explore new techniques and mediums. Taking place throughout June and July, these hands-on workshops will feature instruction from ...

Aerium Innovation Summit showcases Cambria County aviation

JOHNSTOWN — The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is nationally recognized as a center of excellence for drone training and aviation, and the Aerium Innovation Summit is evidence of that, according to Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky. The summit, which kicked off ...