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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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2025 Freedom Ride approaching, group looking for more riders
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A month from now, hundreds of people will hit the streets with their bicycles to support veterans. It's for the annual Freedom Ride. It happens every year on July 4. The 10-mile ride starts at the Tyrone American Legion and continues to DelGrosso's Amusement Park and back. Fundraising effort helps revive Cambria County swimming pool All of the proceeds go to support veterans at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center. John Harlow, a representative for Freedom Ride, said it's a great way to start the holiday. 'You see the whole community. It's great. You see 500 people getting together on the morning of the 4th of July, dressed up in their patriotic clothing. You'll see Uncle Sam, you'll see people dressed as the Statue of Liberty. It's a good time. It's fun. It's all family-friendly,' Harlow said. To register, the organization is asking for a donation of $20 for adults and $10 for children. Registration for the ride starts at 9 a.m. on July 4. The ride will begin at 10. A picnic will be held immediately following the ride. To register ahead of time, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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VA to host Armed Forces Day ceremony in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Armed Forces Day has been celebrated every year on the third Saturday in May after President Harry Truman established the day as a celebration of men and women in the armed forces. To celebrate in Blair County, the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) has partnered with the Blair County Armed Forces Day Committee to host a ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wall That Heals at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. Tyrone native and Army Veteran Mr. John Harlow will be the main speaker for the event. Armed Forces Day is a joint celebration of all six branches of the U.S. military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the newly created Space Force. The day honors all people currently serving and those who have previously served in the U.S. armed forces. The ceremony is open to the public, and members of the Blair County Legion Riders will be standing watch over the event as well as presenting and retiring the colors. The Forest Hills Community Band will be playing before the event and will present the Armed Forces Anthems during the ceremony. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Cruise ship's 'naughty table' highlights common passenger mistake
Cruise passengers had to shuffle past the "naughty table" as they disembarked a Royal Caribbean liner this week, with the post-voyage ritual highlighting the common mistake that passengers make when going on a cruise. Similar to when boarding a flight, cruise passengers and their luggage are checked as a safety precaution. However, the belongings commonly taken from those hitting the open seas are more unexpected and often catch the passengers themselves by surprise. "The main concern on ships is the fire hazard so any electrical [items] may be suspect," John Harlow, a passenger who disembarked the Ovation of the Seas in Sydney this week, told Yahoo News. "Certain power boards and extension cables are suspect." This was evident on the 'naughty table', with a range of electrical items stacked side by side for collection after the cruise was over. John explained he's been shocked by the random items passengers have taken on board with them. "Other items that are strictly banned include iron and kettles. I have even seen pics of rice cookers on the 'naughty table'," he said. 💰 P&O cruise line to face class action suit after Aussies 'racked up thousands in debt' 🧭 Aussies fume after inadvertently buying $4,000 cruise tickets to nowhere 😞 Traumatic reason Aussie passenger 'will never cruise' with MSC again While extension cables are deemed valuable for passengers onboard the ship — with rooms often having limited power plugs — they are strictly prohibited as they pose a fire hazard. If detected, authorities remove them from passengers' bags and keep ahold of them until the end of the voyage where they can collect from the table. "Security goes through hand luggage with an X-ray scanner, the same as the airport and people walk through the metal detector," John said. "Checked bags are X-rayed and if any suspicious item is found, then the bag will not be delivered and the cruiser with be called to security to open the bag." Extension cords have long been banned, however, multi-plug outlets have only recently been banned last year. Any other flammable items are also banned, such as teacup immersion heaters, travel steamers and candles. Yahoo News has reached out to Royal Caribbean for comment. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
