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Good Day and Happy Anniversary to Kim and Bob Holzer, of Howard! Happy Birthday to Abbie Coakley-Miller, of Miles City, Mont.! Word of the Day Hector — verb — to talk to someone in a bullying way. Quote of the Day “Freedom is not given; it is won.” — A. Philip Randolph Bingo fundraiser A Bingo fundraiser benefiting the A/337 Forward Support Co., PA Army National Guard Soldier and Family Readiness Group will be held Saturday, May 16, at the Piper Museum to support soldiers and their families. Doors open at 11 a.m., with bingo beginning at 1 p.m. The event will also ...

Pa. PBS, WPSU honor Takac as a Champion of Lifelong Learning

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania PBS and its seven member stations celebrated public media and seven Champions of Lifelong Learning award winners during “A Beautiful Day in the Capitol” in Harrisburg on Wednesday, May 6. “This recognition is a reminder that lifelong learning doesn’t happen in isolation; it’s strengthened by a shared commitment to the public good,” said WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski. “We’re grateful for leaders who understand the long-term value of investing in education. Their support helps us equip teachers, librarians, parents and community ...

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Good Day to Ellen Bechdel, of Beech Creek! Quote of the Day “Don’t think about the start of the race, think about the ending.” — Usain Bolt Word of the Day Laconic — adj. — using the use of minimum words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious. News Survey Press Forward Pennsylvania Wilds is offering residents the opportunity to provide critical information about how you consume your news through the following survey: tinyurl.com/PFPAWilds. Press Forward works to reverse the decline of local news, with its local chapter located in Centre County. It ...

Calendar of Events

Monday, May 11 — Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., at Tri County N/C Church in Mill Hall. — Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station at 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and all proceeds help to support the fire company’s needs. — Cash Bingo will be held at St. John’s Catholic School, 116 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, to benefit the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus. Doors will be open to the public for food, plenty of homemade baked goods and dinner items, and small games of chance at 6 p.m., with Bingo starting at 7 p.m. ...