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Local history 50 years ago: 1974 John Dietrick and Florence Mullen, both of Altoona, won minibikes at the grand opening and remodeling of the A&P Grocery Store on Chestnut Avenue, while Donna Zitsch of Altoona won a snowmobile. 25 years ago: 1999 Frank J. Pasquerilla, 72, of Johnstown, chairman of Crown American Realty Trust that […]
NCIS: Origins has added Daniel Bellomy, Caleb Martin Foote and Robert Taylor in recurring roles.
Local history 50 years ago: 1974 The new Altoona Area High School planetarium was almost complete and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ardell L. Feeley said it would be available to the public as well as students. 25 years ago: 1999 The Altoona Housing Authority, David Farrell executive director, was taking bids on a fire alarm system […]
Local history 50 years ago: April 11, 1974 A major fire in Bellwood destroyed three businesses the previous night: Lloyd’s Rexall Drug Store, Sakmar’s 5 Cent to $1 Store and the K&M Restaurant. An apartment building and Mid-State Bank Office were damaged. Bellwood Excelsior, Tipton-Antis, Tyrone and Pinecroft Fire companies were needed to put out […]
Abergavenny was the location for a special doggy fundraising event over the Easter weekend