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Bargains by the bagful | News, Sports, Jobs

Chuck Becker and Amy Racz, both of Altoona, shop at the spring used book sale at the Altoona Area Public Library on Friday afternoon. The sale will continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, which is also $5 a bag day. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski ....

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Cheryl J. Burkett | News, Sports, Jobs

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 […] ....

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AASD applies for $1.7M grant | News, Sports, Jobs

The Altoona Area Public Library might become more accessible if the library and the Altoona Area School District can secure a $1.7 million competitive grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development. During the April 15 Altoona Area School Board meeting, the district received permission to apply for the grant, which would be […] ....

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Not your average Joe: Documentary celebrates life of Altoona artist Servello | News, Sports, Jobs

A weekend of events and the premiere of a biographical documentary will celebrate the lifetime achievements of Altoona artist Joe Servello. City residents Kathrine Muller and filmmaker Jay Shaffer combined their talents in “Not Your Average Joe,” a retrospective of Servello’s diverse work as an actor, art and drama teacher, an art director for television, […] ....

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Altoona library sets March programs | News, Sports, Jobs

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 […] ....

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