Local history 50 years ago: 1974 The Altoona Vo-Tech Operating Committee, Dr. Hugh Hayford Jr. member, gave permission for 96 cosmetology students and 25 chaperones to travel to New York City the following month for a cosmetology seminar. 25 years ago: 1999 Baltimore Life Insurance in Hollidaysburg, Doreen Berggren representative, presented $500 grants to the […]
Strategic Planner Sherry Socie has applied to the state Department of Community and Economic Development for 15 local share grants totaling nearly $6.2 million for the county’s municipalities since Sept. 1. Socie told Blair County Planning Commission members on Tuesday that the grant awards would be made in the fall of 2024. While the local […]
Shirley Ann Burk, 81, of Walnut Street, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late Harry R. and Mary (Wertz) De
Churches plan trick-or-treat events Six Altoona area churches will be meeting at three locations in Altoona for the annual Trunk or Treat. The event will b
Blessing of the pets organized Juniata United Methodist Church, 808 N. Fourth St., Altoona, will hold blessing of the pets at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, on the p