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Registration open for 4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day; deadline is April 27

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension is preparing to hold the 4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day, an event where youth from across Pennsylvania can explore their interest in wildlife and forestry, on May 9. This year, the event will be open to external participants, including those not involved in 4-H. The event will occur from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Penn State Ag Progress Days site, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine. This year’s theme is Head, Heart, Hand, ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Joel Yoder, of Howard, and Frank Harpster, of Bellefonte! Quote of the Day “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” —Michael Phelps Word of the Day Jejune — adj. — naive; superficial. Wine in the Wilds The Clinton County Historical Society will hold its annual Wine, Shines and Brews in the Wilds on April 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. The event features 35 vendors, food trucks, music, a magician, door prizes and a classic car cruise in. Tickets are available at ...

Penn College students to join Kentucky Derby staff

WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology students and employees are again set to make a delicious impact at the iconic Kentucky Derby, slated to make its 152nd run at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Ky., on May 2. Penn College students have been joining the Downs’ ...

Calendar of Events

Friday, April 17 — Old School Market, former Rote Elementary, at East End Mountain Road, Mill Hall, is open each Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning at 4 p.m. there will be a misc. merchandise auction followed by a small animals and hay auction beginning at 6 p.m. — KBR Bingo and More’s straight line Bingo each Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Regular game payouts are $50! Come join the fun! KBR Bingo is located in the Piper Museum Building with elevator service to the 3rd floor Bingo hall. Call Deb at 570-660-2647 for info. Saturday, April ...

Penns Valley FFA show off rides with Take Your Tractor to School Day

PHOTOS PROVIDED The parking lot at Penns Valley High School looked a little different last week. Many parking spots next to the school saw your everyday vehicle replaced with tractors of all shapes, sizes and colors, as its Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated Take Your Tractor to ...

Centre 4-H robotics team qualifies for world championship; community support needed

NEW YORK — The Centre County 4-H Robotics (CC4H Robotics) high school team, Centre Punch, has earned a coveted spot at the 2026 FIRST World Championship following an outstanding performance at the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Gotham Regional in New York City. Competing April 6-8 at the historic NYC Armory, Centre Punch faced off against 41 elite robotics teams representing eight countries from around the globe. Demonstrating exceptional engineering, teamwork and strategic execution, the team advanced to the finals and secured a runner-up finish, placing second overall in the ...