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A song in her heart: Sweet Adelines director celebrates 35th anniversary
November 1, 2012 Ann George of Loretto has sung in choirs her entire adult life, but she almost never would have sung in a choir at all if one music teacher in grade school had her way, George recalled. more »» 
Shelton CMA entertainer of year
November 1, 2012 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It was couples night at the Country Music Association Awards as Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert capped an emotional evening with Shelton’s first entertainer of the year award. more »» 
Local psychics make predictions despite skepticism
October 31, 2012 The Halloween season is a time to embrace all things spooky. However, there are some locals who are constantly in touch with the supernatural. more »» 
Sylvia of Janesville Pike
October 30, 2012 Editor’s note: This story is based on an urban legend. Douglas’ friends stood waiting in front of Gardners Candies. “Hey Doug! Over here!” they yelled. Four old friends exchanged warm greetings. more »» 
Ye good olde time: Madrigal Feaste continues to be successful event
October 27, 2012 It’s hard to believe, but the highly successful Mount Aloysius Madrigal Christmas Feaste that, each year, sells out weeks ahead of time and is always a sure crowd-pleaser didn’t start out that way. more »»
ASO bringing opera to Altoona
October 25, 2012 Sunny Sicily turns blood red when opera comes to Altoona this Saturday. A romantic triangle and timeless music propel Pietro Mascagni’s highly dramatic “Cavalleria Rusticana” (Rustic Chivalry). more »» 
Local family tries to raise funds, awareness for Fragile X Syndrome
October 22, 2012 Stacey Kopco of Martinsburg thought she was treating her son, Zachary, when she took him to see one of his favorite childhood characters, “Sesame Street’’ star Elmo, at a stage performance. more »» 
Zumbathon to raise awareness about Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome
October 18, 2012 Many a mother has crept into her infant’s room and listened anxiously to hear if her child is still breathing. more »» 
What moves you?: Zumbathon to raise awareness about Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome
October 18, 2012 Many a mother has crept into her infant’s room and listened anxiously to hear if her child is still breathing. more »» 
Local cooks share their favorite pumpkin recipes
October 17, 2012 Though orange is the primary color of our surroundings in the local area during this time of year, many cooks, bakers and pumpkin lovers think it should also be the color of your food. more »» 
Triumphant return: P&J Productions performing second run of ‘Chicago’
October 16, 2012 Local theater company P&J Productions had so much success putting on the satirical Prohibition-era musical “Chicago” in June 2011, actors and producers decided to bring “all that jazz” back for a... more »» 
Coaching your own kid brings both pressures and rewards
October 15, 2012 Your son tosses the game-winning touchdown pass, so of course you want to pump your fists and cheer like a mania. more »» 
Belsano violin craftsman brings family, famous tradition to modern craft
October 14, 2012 By Beth Ann Downey bdowney@altoonamirror. more »» 
Time-honored toils: Craft enthusiasts explain benefits of their hobbies
October 13, 2012 In a time when almost anything you could ever want is only a click away, local crafters still find enjoyment making things from scratch and working with their hand. more »» 
Famous culinary school stresses science in kitchen
October 10, 2012 HYDE PARK, N.Y. — The basics of a culinary education are getting a little less basic at the Culinary Institute of America. more »» 
Bring on the Blitzkrieg: Ramones drummer brings tribute band, hits to Aldo’s Lounge
October 9, 2012 One day in 1978, a friend asked drummer Marc Bell if he would be interested in leaving the band he was in to join another. more »» 
Altoona native pursues poultry advocacy
October 7, 2012 For years, it was a repressed memory. It was a day when Altoona native Karen Davis was just a child, walking to a friend’s house near 58th street in the Eldorado neighborhoo. more »» 
Hotel history: Author recounts Bedford Springs’ storied yesteryear
October 6, 2012 Alison Reed Ross said she got her love of traveling from her parents, and many times while on the road with them, she’d want to pull over to check out a great old building. more »» 
A night of fantasy: First ASO program of season inspired by fairy tales
October 4, 2012 As the harsh reality of colder weather, school and work begin to settle in after the summer months, the Altoona Symphony Orchestra welcomes patrons to get lost in a night of fairy tales with its... more »» 
Altoona restaurateur brings traditional cuisine of his homeland to successful cafe
October 3, 2012 The modern-day city of Thessaloniki in northern Greece is known for being the birth place of Alexander the Great in ancient times. more »» |
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