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To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds. However, late summer and early fall is the single best time for weed control that lasts year-round. What gardeners do at this time of year will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives. As a professor of horticulture who is involved in teaching gardening skills to commercial gardeners and ...

Local church briefs

Clothing Bank BELLEFONTE — The Light of the World Free Clothing Bank will be open on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to clothing in all sizes ranging from infants to 2X, there is also shoes, bedding, coats and more! Everything is free, but if you’d like you can provide a donation for the church. The clothing bank is located at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 145 W. Linn St., Bellefonte. For more info., call the church office at 814-355-9072 or visit the church website at www.bellefonteucc.com. Help needed MILL HALL — Pastor Susan Champion of the ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Fall Ambience NORTH BEND — On Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m., join the Hyner Run State Park naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear “Fall Ambience.” Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the amphitheater by the pool. Please bring a lawn chair. CCC at ...

Courthouse Roundup

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Dillon M. Davis to Erica L. Fanning on Sept. 4. — Gregory T. Majewsky to Samantha N. Yancey on Sept. 8. — Douglas Wayne Wagner to Justee Leigh Workman on Sept. 8. — Noah C. Bakaj to Emma B. Stuck on Sept. 8. — Brian W. Barton to Lynne E. Force on Sept. 8. — Anthony J. Buck to Staci N. Wyland on Sept. 8. DIVORCES No divorces were recorded. DEEDS RECORDED — Stevie F. and Emma K. Stoltzfus to Amos E. and Martha Kay Stoltzfus for $1,200,000, property in Greene Township. — Patsy A. Butler to Scott C. Weaver for $250,903, property in Mill ...