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Michael Corso Appointed President of UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford
ALTOONA, PA Michael Corso has been appointed president of UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford, where he has served as interim president since March, following the retirement of Jan Fisher. “Mike is a dynamic leader with a steadfast commitment to UPMC’s Values,” said David Gibbons, regional president and senior vice president,...
2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
Authority recommends Southern Airways to continue as EAS provider at DuBois Regional Airport
FALLS CREEK — The Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority, at a special meeting this week to review Essential Air Service bids for the DuBois Regional Airport, agreed to recommend Southern Airways for a four-year contract to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Prior to voting, the authority members heard...
Masons supporting veterans
The Valley of Altoona recently presented a $1,000 check to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Members of the Scottish Rite Masons donated the money to be used for the general needs of the residents. Pictured are Earl Hockenberry, commander in chief of the Valley of Altoona, presenting the check to Emily McDowell, volunteer resources coordinator of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
TURN BACK THE CLOCK: 'Bugs' Bayer
The Courier Express, in partnership with the DuBois Area Historical Society, is presenting a weekly series titled Turn Back the Clock. The series showcases an item on display at the E. D. Reitz Museum on West Long Avenue, with a description provided by members of the historical society. This week’s piece of local history is a collection of awards for Rockton powerlifter Thomas “Bugs” Bayer.
Women’s Club of Altoona recognizes art students
In May, the Women’s Club of Altoona recognized outstanding art students from both Altoona Area High School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School. The ceremony, attended by the students, parents, club members and guests, was held at the clubhouse. Bishop Guilfoyle art teacher Neil Young introduced the winning BGHS...
Yesteryear-Bell Hops basketball 1925
The Hollidaysburg-based Bell Hops formed a traveling basketball team in 1925, playing other teams throughout the region. Team members were: front row, from left: Soyster, Lasser, Hoenstine (captain), Young, Philips. Back row: Thompson, Soyster (coach), Kabella (manager). Photo submitted by Byron Lasser of Hollidaysburg.
Houtzdale pavilion dedicated in memory of late historian David Wulderk
HOUTZDALE — A new pavilion stands in the historical heart of Houtzdale Borough. It was dedicated Thursday evening in memory of a former resident who appreciated the community’s days past and talked about those stories every opportunity he had. The Houtzdale Revitalization Association commemorated the David P. Wulderk...
Chertow camp reflects rise of female wrestling
For most of its long and venerable history, the sport of competitive wrestling has been an exclusively male competition. With the relatively recent emergence of women’s NCAA collegiate programs and the sanctioning of high school girls wrestling as a PIAA sport, however, wrestling has developed into equal-opportunity endeavor. One...
London leads Miners past Grays, 9-3
BROOKVILLE — Isaac London’s night on the mound nearly never got started. Batting lead off in the Rossiter Miners’ lineup, London hurt himself getting back to the back to beat a throw to third in the top of the first inning. It wasn’t far from where he...
Roll Tide! Scituate’s Boys of Summer head to Junior League Eastern Regional Championship
The bulk of the Scituate Tides 14U All-Star baseball team have been playing together since they were nine. But before they see what they can do at the high school level, they’ve got some unfinished business to take care of this summer. The team departed Friday for Dubois, Pennsylvania,...
JetBlue flight from Cancun, Mexico lands safely in Boston after crew reported ‘smoky smell’ in the cockpit
A JetBlue flight from Cancun, Mexico landed safely in Boston Friday evening after crew members reported smoke in the cockpit, the Federal Aviation Administration said. JetBlue Flight 772 landed at Logan International Airport at about 5:10 p.m., the agency said in a statement. The Airbus 321 had taken off at Cancun International Airport.
Lionel Liberty
Donna Gority, board member of America250PA Blair County, poses with the group’s new mascot, Lionel Liberty, and Jordan Rhone, winner of the mascot naming contest. His name was unveiled at the Altoona Veterans Day parade in November. Lionel Liberty can be seen in the community throughout the next two years leading up to the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026. Visit america250pablair.org to learn more about the commemoration.
Annette (Oshinskie) Zalanowski
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Annette (Oshinskie) Zalanowski, 79, passed away at her residence in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Thursday, April 4, 2024, following long-term complications from a stroke. She was born and raised in Kulpmont, June 3, 1944, and was a longtime resident of Altoona.
Senators sweep Rockets in Fed League semis
REYNOLDSVILLE — The first two games of the Federation League semifinal series between top-seeded Sykesville and the DuBois Rockets proved to be classic pitchers’ duels, and Thursday’s Game 3 produced more of the same — for the first three-plus innings at least. The fourth-seeded Rockets took...
Dave Bish Golf Tournament to benefit ministry in Harmons, Jamaica
DuBOIS — The 2024 Dave Bish Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting the ministry “Won By One To Jamaica,” is set to tee-off for a good cause at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the DuBois Country Club. Won by One To Jamaica was founded in 1989 by...
Slater receives July Garden of the Month honors
PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsutawney Garden Club has announced the winner of the July Garden of the Month is Keith Slater of Pennsylvania Avenue, Punxsutawney. The Garden Club is continuing to choose in-town gardens, such as the one Slater has at his home in Punxsy.
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