TYRONE - A long-sought addition to the Tyrone History Museum is underway, promising an expanded space to display its collection of over 14,000 artifacts. According to Tyrone Historical Society President Bob Dollar, who also serves on the Tyrone Borough Council, the extra 700 square feet that ...
An exhibition of work by Penn State Altoona alumni, including some who remain in Blair County, is on display through Sept. 21 in the McLanahan and Sheetz galleries of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts on campus. Area artists featured are: Meghann Mignogna, Abraham Onkst, Amanda ...
Two years ago, Irvin Fink Jr. and his sister, Ellen Hull, were inspired by their father to hike the Grand Canyon. At the time, Fink, now 67, and Hull, now 65, used the trip to honor the elder Fink, also named Irvin, who enjoyed grabbing a can of beans and hiking on Ice Mountain above Tyrone ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County Commissioner Dave Kessling said Thursday that Lakemont Park must remain a park and that he has no interest in seeing the grounds developed for other uses. With the park’s Casino banquet venue slated to close in early July, suggestions are surfacing as to the ...
As John Adams predicted in 1776, Americans will celebrate the Independence Day holiday with “bonfires and illuminations.” While that holds true today, recent hikes in tariffs means the cost of those “illuminations,” or fireworks, has increased, and that is a point of concern for some ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Lynnette Williams Spirit Award has now been presented for a quarter-century to an area high school girls basketball player who demonstrates a love and respect for the game, displaying those characteristics through interactions with teammates, coaches, opponents and ...
