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Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

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LONDON (AP) — Ariana Grande’s final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude. Grande thanked the audience and called The Eternal Sunshine Tour one of “most beautiful, extraordinary, experiences” of her life. The music star confirmed in August that she’d be taking time out after the conclusion of her live shows, with the final leg being a 10-date run at London’s O2 Arena. On ...

Lock Haven man faces child sex assault charges involving multiple victims

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JERSEY SHORE — Jesse Dillon Roberts, 52, of Lock Haven, faces a multitude of child sex assault charges after four juvenile victims, ranging in age from 10 to 15, reported that Roberts had inappropriately touched them, a Lycoming Regional Police affidavit said. During an encounter with one of the victims, Roberts allegedly requested to take pictures of her upper private area in exchange for $20. When she refused, Roberts allegedly told the 10-year-old he had done so with another friend of hers, she told police. In a separate encounter, during an excursion to a swimming hole, Roberts ...

10th annual Budstock music fest to take place Saturday in Renovo

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RENOVO — Budstock, the annual free all day music festival will be celebrating a milestone this year as the group presents its 10th annual show starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event has the perfect setting on Industrial Park Road, with the stage set up under the shadow of the ...

Centre Commissioners OK housing grants, victim support funding, more

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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday morning to address affordable housing awards, victim service grants, infrastructure improvements and human service contract renewals. The meeting opened with official recognition for local hunger relief efforts. Commissioners adopted Proclamation 46 of 2026, officially declaring September 2026 as “Hunger Action Month” in Centre County. “We are unfortunately at a time where food insecurity is an increasing issue as a nation, and something we need to continue to work to address,” Zach Zook, Chief ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Jack Korman, of Karthaus; Dolly Young, of Mill Hall; and Sharon Weaver! Word of the Day Anecdote — noun — A short narrative about an interesting, funny or biographical incident. Quote of the Day “ September teaches us that endings can be beautiful, too.” — Unknown Genealogical Society The Clinton County Genealogical Society’s September meeting will have a presentation by Lou Bernard on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., in the Poorman Gallery, 352 E. Water St., Lock Haven. His topic will be “The Tiadaghton Declaration of ...