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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Tom Berry, of Beech Creek! Word of the Day Abolish — verb — to officially end a law or a system. Quote of the Day “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” — Robert H. Schuller Bingo fundraiser The Milesburg Organization Group (MOG) will be hosting a Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m., at the Milesburg Community Center. Tickets in advance are $25, at the door $30. Also, the kitchen will be open, 50/50 cash raffles and dozens of raffle prizes, too. Doors open at 12 noon, games begin at 2 p.m. Proceeds will ...

Howard Happenings

CURTIN VILLAGE EVENT On July 12, the nonprofit Roland Curtin Foundation will honor five Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots who, after the nation’s independence was secured, settled in Bald Eagle Valley and contributed to the early success of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village. Their stories are part of a broader legacy. In total, 297 known Revolutionary War soldiers made their homes in Centre County following the war; 181 are buried within present-day county boundaries. The remaining 116 lived elsewhere at the time of their death or are buried in neighboring counties, ...

Historical society to host event on heroic pup, Sally Ann Jarrett

PHOTO PROVIDED The story of Sally Ann Jarrett, heroine of Gettysburg, will be told by David Bentz at the Poorman Gallery on July 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Sally accompanied the men from Clinton County at the battle of Gettysburg and, because of her heroism, she is the only dog that has a monument ...

Renovo Hometown Heroes 2026 Program opens for submissions

RENOVO — The Renovo Hometown Heroes committee would like to announce the 2026 Program is open for photo submissions. Photos and applications will be accepted up to July 31. Organization points of contact are: David Bower at 570-660-7229, and Mary George Rhone at 570-927-0117. A banner ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Velma Buck, of Renovo Word of the Day Tabula rasa — noun — the mind in it’s empty state or blank slate; something existing in it’s original pristine state. Quote of the Day “Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.” — Calvin Coolidge Cornhole benefit Jersey Shore American Legion, 320 Seminary St., is having a Cornhole tournament and brisket meal benefit for Mike Rhinehart on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cornhole sign up sheet will be available at the bar on the day of, before 11 a.m. and ...