BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners declared October 2025 as both “Centre County Protects Kids Month” and “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” reaffirming their commitment to protecting vulnerable residents.
Centre County Protects Kids Month
“As we recognize ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                                        
                        
                        Good Day
and Happy Anniversary to Randy and Vonnie Mark!
Happy Birthday
to Natalie Confer Imel, of Bellefonte; Marc Bridgens, of Mill Hall; and Esther Barner!
Quote of 
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“No kingdom on Earth can surpass the great outdoors.”
— Tamanend
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was open to extending the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada through a renegotiation or seeking “different deals” as he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House.
Carney made his second visit to ...
                        
                    
                    	                                        
                                        
                    
                                                                        
                        
                        Wednesday, Oct. 8
— Blood Drive at the Howard fire hall, 12:30-6 p.m. Sponsored by the Howard Area Lions Club. 
Become a blood donor today! 
— KBR Bingo and More’s straight line Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Regular game payouts are $50! Come join the fun! KBR Bingo is ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                    
                                                                        
                        
                        
WOOLRICH — On Saturday, Oct. 4, with more than 60 people in attendance, the Pine Creek Township Recreation Committee celebrated the launch of its Memorial & Tribute Giving Program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Woolrich Park — officially unveiling the first three benches and two ...
                        
                    
                    	                                    
                    
                                                                        
                        
                        Multiple retail thefts pending
MILL HALL — Charges of retail theft are pending for two incidents that occurred at Walmart along Hogan Boulevard, Bald Eagle Township, on Sept. 11, state police at Lamar said.
The first incident was reported at 8:42 a.m., when a 37-year-old Lock Haven woman ...