Cheryl J. Burkett, 77, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Myron O. and Mabel E. (Hartz) Miller. Surviving are three children: daughter, Beth A. Karle (John); daughter, Carol S. Patterson; and son, George W. Patterson, all of Altoona; five […]
Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs for March. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n First Friday Fun will be held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, play time for children ages 3 and younger. Come in clothes that can get messy. Weather permitting, this program […]
Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs for July. Chess Club –– 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Meet at the front tables ne
Mary Jane Loy (left) and Helen Gorsuch arrange books ahead of the spring used book sale at the Altoona Area Public Library. The sale, managed by the Friends of
Local history 50 years ago: April 5, 1973 The Towne House Motel on 11th Street downtown, owned by a company called Altoona Motor Inn Corp., Sidney Holzman p