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🌱 How a 79-year-old Hollidaysburg player earned silver at state games

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Hollidaysburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 79-year-old Hollidaysburg player earned silver at state games
  • What Hollidaysburg’s senator changed about training big-rig drivers in Pennsylvania

Also on today's calendar: Akron RubberDucks at Altoona Curve and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berry takes silver in pickleball (altoonamirror.com) — Hollidaysburg’s Dave Berry, 79, just brought home a silver medal in singles pickleball from the Pennsylvania Senior Games at Penn State, qualifying him for the 2027 National Senior Olympic Games in Tulsa. The former Altoona High tennis standout only picked up pickleball six years ago and has already earned multiple medals at major regional tournaments.
   

• CDL mill legislation signed by Shapiro (timesobserver.com) — A new Pennsylvania law sharply increases fines on unlicensed CDL training “mills,” and Hollidaysburg’s state Sen. Judy Ward helped drive the effort as Senate Transportation Committee chair. Supporters say tougher penalties and proposed English-proficiency rules will improve safety by ensuring commercial truck drivers are properly trained before operating on the state’s highways.
   

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  • Multi family yard sale August 8.
    8am to 1 pm 910 Poplar Ave Hollidaysburg Kids items, tools, bedding furniture and more… (Nextdoor Hollidaysburg)
  • Hi everyone
    I’m a stylist at the salon professional academy Anyone need any hair coloring Message me for a appointment or call and request Leanne I… (Nextdoor Hollidaysburg)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Duncansville. Apply here.
  • Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Remodel Merchandiser in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollidaysburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Altoona

  • UPMC Altoona host milk donation drive to support fragile babies in PA, other states (wjactv.com)
  • Altoona's ‘Super' Sheetz set to be demolished next year (wtaj.com)
  • Penn State Altoona English professor's latest poetry volume earns praise (psu.edu)

Ok Hollidaysburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hollidaysburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hollidaysburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.