Daily Archives: April 14, 2008

‘One Million Meals’ campaign a success

Tyrone Area School District students recently assisted the Rotary Club of Tyrone in raising money for their “One Million Meals” campaign to feed the hungry of central Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Two years ago funds were raised to supply 500,000 … Continue reading

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New PA law says only ‘refresher’ course needed for previous Seniors for Safe Driving participants

Many have probably seen listings in the newspaper announcing the Seniors for Safe Driving classes, offering seniors age 55 and older a discount on automobile insurance premiums. A large number of individuals have also participated in such classes. Now, the … Continue reading

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‘Week of the Young Child’: Spotlight on Presbyterian Preschool

(Editor’s note: In partnership with the Tyrone Area School District, articles on area preschools will be featured every day this week in celebration of “The Week of the Young Child”.) The Presbyterian Preschool will enter its 39th year serving the … Continue reading

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Class act

The Blair County Sports Hall of Fame’s 2008 induction class includes: (From left): Renee (Riccio) McCutchan, Nick Leasure, Tom Irwin, Ronnie Blazier and Nadine (DeLeo) Buchanan. Along with the national champion 1957 Altoona NABF baseball team, this group was inducted … Continue reading

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Thomas J. ‘June’ Kovac, Jr.

Thomas J. “June” Kovac, Jr., 74, of Bellwood died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born December 4, 1933 in Blandburg, a son of the late Thomas J., Sr. and Minnie (Williams) … Continue reading

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