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🌱 Which Altoona runners led dominant wins over Kiski this week?
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Hi Altoona! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Altoona runners led dominant wins over Kiski this week?
- Why Tom & Joe's remains a beloved Altoona stop for big breakfasts
- How new VA suicide-prevention grants will support Altoona-area veterans
Also on today's calendar: Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert Featuring David Clark and Bill Connors and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Altoona boys, girls cross country take care of Kiski (altoonamirror.com) — Altoona Area High School's boys and girls cross country teams both edged Kiski at the Logan Elementary course, with Archie Glover and Ashlyn Noce winning their races and the squads improving to 2–1 and 3–0. The roundup also highlights strong showings from nearby programs like Bellwood-Antis, Central Cambria, Tyrone, Portage, Juniata Valley, and Northern Bedford. 
2. 12 Blue-Collar Pennsylvania Restaurants That Serve Huge Portions For Cheap (newsbreak.com) — Altoona diners looking for a hearty, affordable meal get a special shout-out in this roundup of blue-collar Pennsylvania restaurants, which highlights Tom & Joe's on 13th Avenue. The piece ties the city's railroad roots to the generous breakfasts, friendly counter chatter, and proximity to Horseshoe Curve that make the spot a classic local fuel stop.
3. VA awards nearly $2 million for veteran suicide prevention in Pennsylvania (lewistownsentinel.com) — Altoona-area veterans and families will see expanded suicide-prevention services after three Pennsylvania community organizations were awarded nearly $2 million through a VA grant program. The funding, tied to the Altoona VA medical center, will support local nonprofits that connect at-risk veterans with mental health care, benefits assistance, and help with housing and employment, with new resources starting in federal fiscal year 2027.
4. AAA: Gas Prices Falling in Pennsylvania (beavercountyradio.com) — Drivers in Altoona are paying about $4.59 per gallon for regular unleaded this week, according to AAA's latest report. The update compares Altoona's prices with other Western Pennsylvania communities and notes that, despite a slight regional dip, gas remains historically expensive for this time of year.
📸 Around Altoona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altoona
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★ Featured events ★
- Whose Live Anyway? →
Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation, 1208 12th Ave #206, Altoona
7:30 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- JH Girls Soccer @ Hollidaysburg
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
6:30 pm - PA Fabulous Fall Festival →
Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive, Altoona
7:30 pm - MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER - ALTOONA,PA! →
Funky Claud's, 1524 East Walton Avenue, Altoona
8:30 pm - Leisure Time Warehouse Hot Tub Show →
Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive, Altoona
12:00 pm - JH Girls Volleyball @ Bald Eagle Tourney (A team only)
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
8:30 am - Play Reading #1 →
ACT Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th St, Altoona
2:00 pm - JH Girls volleyball vs Bald Eagle Area
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
4:00 pm - JH Boys Soccer @Mt Nittany
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
4:15 pm - JH Girls Soccer @ Mt Nittany
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
5:30 pm - JH 7th Gr Football vs Mifflin County(Roosevelt Field)
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
4:00 pm - Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert Featuring David Clark and Bill Connors →
Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation, 1208 12th Ave, Altoona
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking for someone in our community who is handy with wood and could possibly build this Squirrel platform feeder design for me at a reasonable price.
If you can help, please reach out to me via instant message. I wouldn't need as many bowls as this one has...maybe two at the top. I want to set this… (Nextdoor Fairview) - Hey guys!
I need a side of my house painted but I need to remove the chipping paint that's already present it's a 2-3 story house if anyone have experience in… (Nextdoor St Marys)
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Altoona. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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