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Local student shares research into PFAS as part of project

(Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Brian Sikorski, a 7th grade student from State College Friends School, as part of a research project.) PFAS, or polyflouroalkyl substances, are often used in everyday things like waterproof couches and nonstick frying pans because of their heat and water-resistant properties. These properties also make them useful in things like firefighting foam, often used in airports and military bases to extinguish fires that ordinary retardants can’t. Although this foam is helpful to put out fires, it often pollutes nearby wells with PFAS ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Edna Hunter, of Blanchard! Quote of the Day “I would rather fight with my hands than my tongue.” — Dolley Madison Word of the Day Nettle — noun — a plant with jagged leaves covered with stinging hairs. Class Luncheon LHHS and ICHS Class of 1959 will hold a luncheon on April 15 at 12 p.m. at Pizza City Bar and Grill, 270 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven. All classmates and guests are welcome! Bellefonte Cash Bingo Cash Bingo will be held at St. John’s Catholic School, 116 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, to benefit the Bellefonte Knights ...

Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 9 — Food distribution will be from 4-6 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 216 McAllister St., Bellefonte. There aren’t any income guidelines but a few questions are asked for those attending for the first time. Normally the distribution is held on the first Thursday of each month, but because of Holy Week this year, the distribution was moved. For more info on these food distributions, call Leilani “Loni” at 814-548-7835. — Legislative Luncheon will be held at noon at the Masonic Temple in Lock Haven. You’ll have an opportunity to meet with and discuss ...

Local group recognizes quick response for accident

LOCK HAVEN — Flash & Sirens of Clinton County, LLC recognized Grady Bowman and Joe Shady for their quick and selfless response to a motorcycle crash that occurred on March 30, at approximately 7:10 p.m. outside Pizza King in Lock Haven. According to reports, a motorcycle lost control and ...

Centre County Spring Job Fair set for April 23 in State College

STATE COLLEGE — PA CareerLink Centre County and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC), in partnership with the Borough of State College and Centre County Government, will host the second annual Centre County Spring Job Fair. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m., at C3 Sports, 200 Ellis Place, State College. This event is expected to bring together over 100 employers and at least 300 job seekers exploring full-time, part-time, seasonal, remote, hybrid, entry-level and experienced roles across a broad range of industries, including ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Tim Miller, of Mill Hall; and to Michelle Ranio, of Bellefonte! Word of the Day Umpteen — adj. — indefinitely many; a lot of Quote of the Day “Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.” — Unknown Seafood Dinner Sugar Valley Fire Company is having a Seaford Buffet Dinner on Saturday, April 18, from 3-6:30 p.m., at the fire station. The all you can eat buffet will be $25 for adults and $13 for children ages 6-12. Younger ones get to eat free. There are two lines so you don’t have to wait long ...