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When George Robert “Bob” Dick began working with his father in 1958, it was a completely different world. Dick’s Pharmacy, owned by his dad, Gerald Dick, at its original location on Fourth Street in Altoona, had the wooden fixtures and marble soda fountain of a bygone era. When Bob Dick became the sole owner of […]
Hollidaysburg Area School District acting superintendent Darren McLaurin will resign from the position Friday, less than five months after assuming the role. McLaurin’s resignation was accepted during a Wednesday night Hollidaysburg Area School Board meeting. Current interim special education director Rodney Green will fill the vacant post until incoming superintendent Curtis Whitesel arrives in April. […]
Spectators and participants are invited to take part in the 10th annual Polar Plunge this weekend at Canoe Creek State Park, where the water might be frigid but the camaraderie will help keep everyone warm as funds are raised for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. Because air temperatures for Freezin’ for a Reason are expected to […]
Bellwood-Antis High School Mini-THON advisor Matthew Elder has now increased the club’s fundraising target three times after an unexpected show of support at the Mr. Mini-THON event on Jan. 13. After initially aiming for $5,000 in September, Elder, alongside club co-advisor Shawn Hallahan, raised the goal to $10,000, and finally $20,000 after receiving an outpouring […]
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Curtis A. Whitesel was approved as the new superintendent of the Hollidaysburg Area School District during a Wednesday night board meeting. Whitesel, who is currently superintendent of Bald Eagle Area School District and a 25-year education administration veteran, is contracted with the district until 2029. Whitesel has previously served as principal for the […]