🌱 How will Bellwood-Antis’ new tax hike affect your school bill?
Bellwood, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Bellwood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Bellwood-Antis’ new tax hike affect your school bill?
- Which Bellwood-Antis athletes just punched their tickets to states?
Also on today's calendar: Conner Gilbert Music.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 53, low: 45.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bellwood-Antis to raise taxes to balance spending (altoonamirror.com) — Bellwood-Antis School Board has proposed a 2026-27 budget with a 2.99% property tax increase, adding about $55 per taxable parcel while finally balancing the books. Leaders credit years of cost-cutting and collaboration, and residents can review the plan before the June 9 final vote in the high school cafeteria. 
• Haycisak uses his experience for ticket to states for 2A track (altoonamirror.com) — Bellwood-Antis track and field athletes turned in standout performances at the District 6 Class 2A championships, earning multiple trips to states. Discus champ Jayce Quick, thrower Emma Taneyhill, jumper Ella Cherry, and freshman high-jumper Sophia Pullara all advanced, highlighting a strong season for Bellwood competitors against tough regional rivals.
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★ Featured events ★
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Michael Harrison @McGarvey's Comedy Farm Show →
McGarvey's Bar and Grill, 623 N 4th Ave #25, Altoona
9:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Conner Gilbert Music →
Bavarian Aid Society, 112 S 13th St, Altoona
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McGarvey's Bar (w/ FLAW) →
McGarvey's Bar and Grill, 623 N 4th Ave #25, Altoona
6:00 pm
Saturday May 16
Sunday June 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Time →
Altoona Area Public Library , 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602, United States
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Used Book Sale
Tyrone-Snyder Township Public Library, 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone
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Pinochle Club
Altoona Area Public Library , 1600 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602, United States
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NJHS Induction Ceremony
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
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Drumline Camp
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
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Wee Make Music & Storytime →
Hughesville Public Library, 146 S 5th St, Hughesville
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JH Softball vs Tyrone
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
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PV Night of Music
Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona, PA 16602
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Story Games: A TTRPG Club
Tyrone-Snyder Township Public Library Tyrone Snyder Public Library, 1000 Penna Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686\
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Tyrone
- Emigh achieving his goals at Tyrone (altoonamirror.com)
Altoona
- Yesteryear: History on this date, May 12 (altoonamirror.com)
- Altoona Area School Board approves 3% tax hike (altoonamirror.com)
- Penn State Altoona faculty's podcast explores horror and joy with novelist (psu.edu)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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