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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Carey Morse, of Williamsport! Word of the Day Knackered — adj. — very tired; exhausted; broken or severely damaged. Quote of the Day “To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.” — Bill Nye Earth Day Today is Earth Day. Take it upon yourselves to do an Earth Day Action today. Your action can be as simple as planting a tree, cleaning up litter in your neighborhood or local park and doing your part to reduce waste by reusing and recycling household products. Anniversary ...

Second graders at SVRCS collect items for SPCA

PHOTO PROVIDED Second grade students at Sugar Valley Rural Charter school lead a community service project, collecting donations for the Clinton County SPCA. NHS student, Cooper Shade, also helped to promote the drive and collect donations.

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Paula Stellfox, of Jersey Shore; and to Linda Hinton! Word of the Day Hang on — verb phrase — to wait for a short period of time. Quote of the Day “Always aim high, work hard and care deeply about what you believe in.” — Hillary Clinton Old School Market The Old School Market will be celebrating their 7th Anniversary in April. The market will be open regular hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 24 and again on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be at the same time as the Rote Community Yard Sales. Outside vendors ...

Takac: $300K boost for Jana Marie Foundation to serve 500 Centre County youth

STATE COLLEGE — State Rep. Paul Takac (D-Centre) recently announced the Jana Marie Foundation received a $300,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The funding will expand free summer camps and after‑school clubs that promote resilience, emotional wellness, positive peer connection, and safe, structured engagement for children and adolescents. “This investment will help expand critical support for Centre County youth,” said Takac. “These programs give young people the tools they need to build emotional strength, connect with caring adults, and ...

‘Arctic Circle to Africa’ triathlon: A journey of triumph over tragedy

STATE COLLEGE — This summer, Penn State international student and Ph.D. candidate Matthew Hollingham will test the limits of human endurance by undertaking a personal journey that will span 61 continuous days, 3,500 miles and 10 countries while covering almost the full length of continental ...

Central Mountain High School Launches Comprehensive Career Pathways for 2026–27 School Year

MILL HALL — School leaders in the Keystone Central School District have announced the implementation of KCSD Career Pathways beginning in the 2026–27 school year, a forward-thinking initiative designed to help students discover their interests, prepare for future careers and plan for continued education after graduation. Administrators at Central Mountain High School say the program represents a major step toward making learning more meaningful, engaging and personalized for every student. KCSD Pathways emphasizes career awareness, exploration and preparation at each grade level ...