Altoona

An English professor at Penn State Altoona has had a book receive two national awards. Penn State Altoona announced the honors, highlighting recognition for the faculty member's writing at the national level. The specific title of the book, the awards won, and the professor's name were not detailed in the announcement making the rounds.

The Making Strides tribute garden has returned to Altoona, honoring those affected by breast cancer as part of the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. The garden serves as a tribute to survivors and those lost to the disease, and community members are being encouraged to visit and take part in the ongoing awareness efforts.