🌱 Why is the Martinsburg Indian School now a state-recognized landmark?
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- Why is the Martinsburg Indian School now a state-recognized landmark?
Also on today's calendar: Richland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central and 1 more event.
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- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 44 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 42, low: 35.
- Friday: Very windy, with a high of 41 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Approves Nine New Historical Markers to Celebrate the Commonwealth's History (pennwatch.org) — Martinsburg gets a special nod as the state approves a new historical marker for the Martinsburg Indian School in Blair County, recognizing its place in Pennsylvania’s story. The marker is one of nine newly approved statewide, highlighting Native American history, Revolutionary-era figures, and key religious and political milestones across the Commonwealth. 
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Richland Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School, 718 Central Rd, Martinsburg
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Richland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School , 718 Central Rd , Martinsburg
7:30 pm -
Huntingdon Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School , 718 Central Rd , Martinsburg
7:15 pm -
Hollidaysburg Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School , 718 Central Rd , Martinsburg
7:15 pm
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FOT Elementary Chorus, Band and Orchestra Winter Concert @ SH
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
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FOT - "Holiday Hair, Don't Care" (Wear a festive hat or headgear)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg -
Allegheny Township Sewer & Water Authority
Allegheny Township , 3131 Colonial Dr , Duncansville
4:00 pm -
FOT - Best Way Pizza Night @ Duncansville Location
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
5:00 pm -
FOT - Hanukkah Colors (Wear Blue and White)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg -
December 19, 2025: Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA
Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation , 1208 12th Ave #206 , Altoona
7:30 pm -
Agnostic Front à Altoona, PA
McGarvey's Bar and Grill , 623 N 4th Ave #25 , Altoona
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Agnostic Front: with Raw Brigade & Violent Way @McGarvey's
McGarvey's Bar and Grill , 623 N 4th Ave #25 , Altoona
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗞 Nearby News
Hollidaysburg
- Troy Ruggery, Bishop Guilfoyle pull away from Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers (altoonamirror.com)
- Altoona man heading for jury trial in four joined cases (altoonamirror.com)
- AMED prices to rise by 3.8% (altoonamirror.com)
Williamsburg
- Williamsburg Community School District to focus on areas of need (altoonamirror.com)
- Third Quarter Lull Costs Lady Tide in 49-32 Loss (gantnews.com)
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