LAUGHLIN, RUTH EVALINE BIDDLE (GAR), College Park, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17th. She was 86 years old. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was the first majorette in Altoona with Post #228 American Legion and became State Champion baton twirler in 1941. She taught baton twirling in Altoona to children as […]
Lois E. Ott, 83, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Altoona. She was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Eleanor (Schmidhammer) Plummer. L
Mrs. Barbara Ann (Taylor) Sickles, 87, of Hanover, Pa., formerly of Altoona and Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at Homewood of Plum Creek, Hanover. She was born i
Ambucs to host blood screening May 1
The Ambucs Blood Screening Program will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 1 at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona.
Register today and get a 36-test blood screening for $55. Optional tests are available for an additional cost. A 12-hour fast is required for the testing. Masks and social distancing are requested.
This annual event is open to the public. Reserve your space by calling 814-889-4222.
Proceeds from the blood screening event will benefit Ambucs to further support local programs and services in the community.
The Altoona Chapter of Ambucs is a fun, energetic group helping children, teens and adults with disabilities. It serves the community by providing therapeutic AmTrykes, educational scholarships for physical therapists and residential ramp building.