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Deeds — Aug. 15-16

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Blair County Jeanette R. Acrie and Angelique A. Thayer to Jeanette R. Acrie, 893-95-97 26th St., Altoona, $150,000. Bryce Mathers and Lori A. Lockard to Kaelyn A. Calderwood and Todd D. Shatzer, 2357 Kettle Road, Tyrone, $215,000. Andrew F. Bem to Blake A. Neely, property in Frankstown Township, $116,000. Joseph J. and Sandra J. Nypaver to Rachel McCloskey and Zachary St. Clair, 351 Coventry Ct., Hollidaysburg, $490,000. Cynthia Musselman to Coskun Ozturk, 217 Fourth Ave., Altoona, $107,000. Steven R. and Melissa S. Whiting to Key Design Construction & Real Estate ...

Families feel the pinch while school shoe shopping

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NEW YORK — When Jonah Seidenberg found out about Nike Minds, a futuristic-looking sneaker that claims to improve concentration by stimulating the soles of the feet, he had to have them. On a recent Saturday, the 12-year-old from the Chicago suburb of Northbrook and his mother searched ...

Workplace — Aug. 15-16

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New hires and promotions Jessica Kitt has been promoted by Kish bank from Vice President, Branch Banking Sales Manager, to Branch Banking Director. With this promotion, Kitt joins Kish Bank’s Executive Leadership Team, where she will help shape and execute the organization’s vision for the future of branch banking delivery and client relationship management. In her expanded role as Branch Banking Director, Kitt will provide strategic leadership for branch banking operations, service quality, and sales performance across the organization. She will lead efforts to strengthen Kish ...

Spiritual Notes

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Free lunch offered Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, 130 Second Ave., Altoona, will hold a free luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.15. All are welcome. Dine in or take out available. Campfire Church Campfire Church will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, in the Christ Community UMC parking lot, 5715 Roselawn Ave., Altoona. Those attending should bring a camp chair. Snacks will be provided. Healing Mass scheduled Holy Spirit Ministry will hold a Healing Mass on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg. Praise and worship begins at 6:45 p.m. ...

India’s last Cochin Jews keep history alive

Religion

KOCHI, India — As the sun set over Kochi’s historic Jew Town neighborhood, Keith Hallegua donned a gray kippah and began a solitary walk to the synagogue at the end of his cobbled street. It was Shavuot, the Jewish holiday commemorating God giving the Torah to Moses. Hallegua reached the ...