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Monday, Aug. 31: — Blood Drive at Tri County N/C Church in Mill Hall, 1-6 p.m. — Drawing class at Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. Class is free for those age 12 and older and runs from 4:30-6 p.m. Those who want to learn to draw are invited, as well as those with more experience who would like to learn to enhance their drawing skills and techniques. The drawing class is held each Monday. — Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 570-962-2048 for info. — Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist at 6 p.m. to create your own ...

Old Photo Album: Turtle race, Avis, 1965

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO Cub Scouts of Avis Pack 143, pack leaders and parents gathered round at a pack meeting to observe a turtle racing contest. Shown here, coaxing their entries towards the finish line, are Bob Hawk, Mike Clark, Kenny Smith and Larry Welshans.

Two mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in State College

STATE COLLEGE — Two mosquito samples recently collected in State College Borough have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Vector Management. The positive tests were reported to the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office. In response, staff from the Centre County Mosquito Disease Control Program are carrying out additional mosquito surveillance, sampling, and larval control measures throughout the area as necessary. County officials are urging residents to take proactive measures to reduce ...

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Good Day and Happy Anniversary to Carl and Kristin Peters, of Bellefonte, on Saturday, and to Jim and Gail Robb, of Bellefonte, on Sunday! Happy Birthday to Orrin King, of Bellefonte, on Saturday; and to Bill Kramer, of Flemington, on Sunday! Word of the Day Permutation — noun — An ordered arrangement of a set of objects. Quote of the Day “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” — Moliere PUBLIC NOTICE Lock Haven City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers of Lock ...