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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Beth Coleman, of Lock Haven; and to Margey Miller, of Castanea! Word of the Day Juxtapose — verb — To place side by side for comparison. Quote of the Day “Each person must live their life as a model for others.” — Rosa Parks Church yard sale St John’s UCC of Tylersville, 3782 Narrows Road, Loganton, will be having a large church yard sale on July 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on July 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s something for everyone! No early shopping or sales will be allowed. Free Clothing Clothes for the ...

HVAB, Centre officials announce 2026-27 Tourism Grant recipients

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STATE COLLEGE — The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB), joined by Centre County Commissioners, announced the recipients of the tourism promotion agency’s 2026-27 tourism grants Tuesday at The Arboretum at Penn State. In total, $1,150,250 was awarded to 91 marketing and tourism ...

Songs on the Wind: June

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For most of the summer so far, we’ve been blessed with cool-enough temperatures to be able to enjoy some fresh air. While that may be ending — and the time of air conditioning returning — for July, it’s been a pleasant start to the summer! Here are some songs for June: As Seen in the Unseen — Dimmu Borgir Did you know that Dimmu Borgir is still releasing new music? The Norwegian black metal patriarch — formed in 1993 — is still alive and well. Their sound is somewhat foundational for me, so when there’s a new Dimmu album, I definitely get excited. I still remember ...

Deacons of Dixieland to perform Sunday at South Hills

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STATE COLLEGE – South Hills School of Business & Technology announces the fourth event of the 2026 Music Picnic Series. On Sunday, June 28, free entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. on the north lawn with “The Deacons of Dixieland.” The Deacons of Dixieland are a 7-piece traditional jazz band from Central Pennsylvania. They have been supplying lively entertainment for concerts, festivals, community parks, retirement homes, clubs and tailgate parties at Penn State football games since 1988. The Deacons play a broad range of traditional jazz music, including classic Dixieland ...