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Wayne Township announces its America250PA events

McELHATTAN — In recognition of our nation’s 250th birthday, Wayne Township is planning several events for the weekend of May 29-31. The supervisors are funding the weekend and have tasked the recreation committee with planning events that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. The group has announced the following schedule of events: Friday, May 29: Memorial Walk This kick-off event, co-sponsored by the Truck-Lite Community Committee, will be held late afternoon/early evening at the Wayne Township Nature Park. The recreation committee is working to secure a guest ...

Centre Conservation District accepting applications for $1K scholarship

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Conservation District is now accepting applications for its Soil Health Scholarship. The Conservation District helps the local community develop and strengthen a sustainable relationship with its natural resources. True to that aim, the Centre County Conservation District Soil Health Scholarship provides financial assistance — $1,000 — to a graduating senior attending a Centre County high school who plans to pursue a degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a related field with an interest in soil health. High school ...

Around the Town

Good Day Good Day and Happy Birthday to Camden Vonada, of Lamar, on Saturday! Happy Birthday Saturday: Happy Birthday to Amy Johns! Sunday: Garth Royer, of Farrandsville; and Diane Maggs, of Beech Creek! Word of the Day Aquiline — adj. — Relating to or resembling an eagle. Quote of the Day “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” — Anonymous Class of 1955 Members of the LHHS Class of 1955 will hold a luncheon on Feb. 25 at noon at Fox’s Restaurant. All classmates and ...

Mill Hall High School’s first class, 1898

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO This photo from 1898 shows the first class of Mill Hall High School, in 1898. The Mill Hall High School is now the elementary school. Those in the class were: back row, from left, Pearl Chandler, Helen G. Flanigan, Eva Rosser, Annie Chatham, Blanche Irvin and Della Masden; ...

Howard Happenings

HOOTY WHO DAY Pathway to Christ Church will be holding their annual Hooty Who Day at the church at noon today. The public is invited to bring their cowbells, whistles and any noise makers to help scare away winter. This is just a fun way to let winter know that we’re done having it and we want nicer weather and springtime temperatures to take over. Those driving by the folks participating in Hooty Who Day at the intersection near the church are encouraged to honk their horns to help scare away winter! MILESBURG EGGS Milesburg Museum and Historical Society is selling their ...