The flow of motion from putting pencil to paper and writing in cursive strengthens cognitive development and fosters fine motor skills, according to Travis Lee, Huntingdon Area School District's director of curriculum and instruction. Cursive writing also contributes to the development of ...
Carrying a trophy made of yellow and black LEGOs, Claysburg-Kimmel FIRST LEGO League students visited the school board meeting Wednesday night after winning best robot design at a recent regional competition. Their student-designed winning robot was nicknamed S.C.A.R. - standing for smooth, ...
The Giant Co., which operates locally under the Giant and Martin's brands, will acquire the Everett Foodliner and the Saxton Market, the company announced Thursday. The purchase agreement for the two grocery stores, currently owned and operated by Bob and Joe Appleby, include both the real ...
The Central Blair Recreation and Park Commission will bestow its Respected Citizen Award this year on an individual who has a deep relationship with the organization and a memory of details to match. In a recent conversation about the award he'll receive at the commission's Community Classic ...
Backpacks were stuffed with puzzles, books and stuffed animals on Wednesday afternoon at the Altoona Rescue Mission thrift store as volunteers prepared their contributions to this year's Easter for Eli collection. Based in Roaring Spring, the Easter for Eli nonprofit honors the memory of ...
Baked, fried, with a side of fries, macaroni and cheese or stewed tomatoes — no matter how it’s served, Friday fish dinners during the Lenten season draw in customers, helping area fire companies, churches and other organizations raise money for programs. For many organizations, the ...
