World War II veteran set to receive POW recognition
An 85-year-old Tyrone veteran of World War II is about to receive a long-awaited recognition as a Prisoner of War. William N. Rhodes, a technical sergeant in the United States…
Dogs Deserve Better founder to chain herself to doghouse for 33 hours
Three years ago, a determined Tammy Sneath Grimes started an organization known as Dogs Deserve Better. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained dog, and bringing our…
Relay for Life Ambassador shares her story of survival
Kim Pekar of Warriors Mark, Ambassador of Northern Blair County\’s Relay For Life, shared her experience of combating cancer at the program held at the Bellwood-Antis football field Friday night.…
Merrill Sidney Doran
Merrill Sidney “Sonny” Doran, 77, of Stoney Brook Acres, Riggles Gap, RR 1, Box 501, Altoona, died Sunday at 7 p.m. at his residence after an extended illness. He was…
John L. Westley
John L. Westley, 60, of 4017 Ridge Avenue, Altoona died early Monday morning June 27, 2005 at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care following an extended illness. He was born…