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It's beginning to look a lot like fall. The Blue Lantern Bed and Breakfast at 327 High Street is ready for the Halloween season, showcasing flowers and pumpkins....
It’s October and it’s time for one of the kid’s favorite holidays – Halloween. What do you think of when you think of Halloween? Sure, there are costumes, trick or treating, scarecrows and pumpkins. But for someone who likes food as much as I do, the best part of Halloween is definitely the candy. I decided to spice it up a little this month and dedicate this set of recipes to one of my favorite junk foods – candy! Here are two recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Mashed Potato Candy Ingredients: 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 1/2 cup s...
The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved a $25,000 grant to offset lost operating revenue at the Fort Roberdeau historical site in Tyrone Township, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair). The funding allocated by the state comes from the federal CARES Act. Fort Roberdeau protected the lead miners and settlers of Sinking Valley during the Revolutionary War. The garrison there housed cannons, rifles, ammunition and other supplies. Typically, the site is open every day for the public to explore interpretative panels, buildings, an 18th-c...
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is steady this week at $2.537 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices Western Pennsylvania Average – $2.537 Average price during the week of Sept. 21, 2020 – $2.534 Average price during the week of Sept. 30, 2019 – $2.861 The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $2.553 Altoona $2.592 Beaver $2.597 Bradford $2.593 Brookville $2.492 Butler $2.482 Clarion $2.573 DuBois $2.585 Erie $2.455 Greensburg $2.590 Indi...
Plasma from whole blood and platelet donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall. In April, the Red Cross began collecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma from previously diagnosed individuals, who could only give at one of...
The sports landscape changed dramatically in 2020. Professional sports leagues were forced to interrupt or delay their seasons, while many college and scholastic seasons are altered in 2020. Despite those delays and cancellations, many athletes are competing this fall and winter. And that means fans will likely gather to cheer on their favorite teams. Game-day gatherings are a great way to make sports more fun. But they also can compromise people's efforts to eat right, as traditional tailgate...
The role individuals play in their own health care became more prominent in 2020. As a global pandemic forced people from all walks of life to prioritize their personal health each time they left their homes, many individuals sought ways to take a more active role in their health care. Proactive health care has long been touted by medical professionals, though many people still don't take such recommendations to heart. In fact, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
As summer transitions to fall, many changes take place. In addition to changing landscapes, men and women may need to adapt their health and wellness habits to ensure that they stay healthy and happy. Part of that daily regimen includes how to care for skin as the seasons change. Just as skin requires certain protection from the sun and heat in the summer, skin has special needs in the fall and winter. Fall and winter are often characterized by cold, dry weather, which can make these times of...
The Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting of the Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group has been cancelled. Find “Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group” and “PA Lyme Resource Network” on Facebook. For more information, contact Amber Altiero, RN, regional leader, at (814) 934-7403....
A warm fire can make even the coldest winter day more enjoyable. Fireplaces may not get much use in spring or summer, but come late fall and throughout the winter, the fireplace can be a great place for families to gather. Before fireplace season hits full swing, homeowners might want to brush up on a few fireplace facts so they can safely enjoy nights spent sitting by the crackling flames. The Chimney Safety Institute of America advises homeowners with fireplaces to hire a CSIA-certified...
Area fire departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 year – to promote this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in th...
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, roughly 25,000 home fires causing more than 300 deaths occur in the United States each year. Homeowners can keep themselves and their families safe by being aware of the dangers around a home that can contribute to house fires and the preventive measures that can reduce the risk for such fires. • Cooking accidents: It can take mere seconds for grease splatters or an overheated pan or pot to cause a fire. Stay in the kitchen at all times when...
El Departamento de la Salud de Pensilvania ha publicado su actualización semanal sobre la investigación de casos de COVID-19 en Pensilvania, y los datos sobre el rastreo de contactos. Estos números representan los datos hasta 12:00 p.m. el 29 de septiembre. Condados cercanos Casos/Número de muertes/Índice de muerte* Bedford: 211 / 6 / 12.5 Blair: 683 / 18 / 14.7 Cambria: 513 / 7 / 5.3 Centre: 2,601 / 11 / 6.8 Clearfield: 276 / 6 / 7.6 Fulton: 50 / 2 / 13.8 Huntingdon: 394 / 6 / 13.3 Somerset: 188 / 3 / 4.1 *El índice de muerte representa el n...
Mary and Fred Laird of Mapleton enjoy a private lunch in the parking lot of Spring Dam Park in Roaring Spring on Monday afternoon, Sept. 28. They were in the area for a doctor's appointment and went looking for a place to enjoy lunch....
On Aug. 4, 2020, Alpha Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International, met for a picnic lunch at the Raven Run Church of the Brethren pavilion in Saxton. President Becky Johnen opened the meeting with a reflection on the women who fought for Women's Suffrage 100 years ago. During the next biennium the chapter members will help Girl Scouts of the Roaring Spring Troop 43009 earn their STEM badges as well as contribute to the backpack programs at area schools. Immediate past president Kristine Walters presented new president Becky...
Curry Supply Co. of Curryville has announced the hiring of Dallas resident Zane Clay as a regional sales manager. In his new position, Clay will be the dedicated contact for Curry Supply clients based in northern Texas and Oklahoma. "The addition of Zane [Clay] to our sales team emphasizes our strategic growth across the country. We're excited to watch him expand our customer base and monitor and assess new market trends in the southcentral region," said Jeff Shaw, vice president of sales and...
On Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. officers of the Blair County DUI Task Force made their presence known locally by conducting a DUI roving patrol. The following results are from the detail: • 60 Individual contacts • 32 Citations or warnings issued for vehicular violations • 2 Impaired driving arrests • 2 Drug possession and paraphernalia arrests...
October is “Farm-City Month” and, as is traditional, the Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s focus at its monthly Breakfast Club will be on agriculture and what it means to Blair County. This year, due to COVID-19, the annual Farm-City Dinner has been cancelled. So the Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award, which is always presented at that dinner, will instead be presented at the Breakfast Club on Thursday, Oct. 8, beginning at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The recipient of that award for 2020 will be Fred Imler Sr. and I...
