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Community June 17, 2026

Good Day to Marie Pletcher, of Blanchard! Word of the Day Endemic — adj. — Native to a particular locality or region. Quote of the Day “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” — Albert Einstein Schenck Reunion The Schenck Reunion will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6, in Schencks Grove at Bald Eagle State Park, Howard. Lunch is at noon followed by a business meeting and games at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by the Lomisons and Friends. Cash Bingo Events Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station on 119 ...

Flemington council donates to local groups following event success

Local news June 16, 2026

FLEMINGTON — Flemington Borough Council celebrated the success of its recent America250 community event during its first June meeting, highlighting strong volunteer participation and distributing proceeds raised during the borough’s “Cheers to 250 Years” celebration. Council members ...

Two fatal crashes reported in Centre County

Police, court and fires June 16, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Two fatal car crashes were reported in Centre County late last week, just days apart, according to local officials. The first crash took place on Wednesday, June 10 near the intersection of South Allen Street and Easterly Parkway in the area of Sunrise Terrace. According to a report from the Centre County Coroner’s office, Raina A. Kassoway, 48, of Boalsburg, died as a result of injuries sustained in the one-vehicle rollover crash. Kassoway was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center following the accident where she was pronounced dead despite extensive ...

Queen Tiadaghton contestants announced; tea set for June 20

Local news June 16, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — As the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, Jersey Shore Borough is doing the same with its annual Town Meeting. Along with it comes the annual Queen Tiadaghton Contest. This year, five local girls are vying for the title of 2026 Queen Tiadaghton. The following ...

Facing $1M deficit, JSASD considers program, staff cuts

Local news June 16, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — Confronting a roughly $1 million budget deficit, the Jersey Shore Area School District is considering cuts to staffing and student programs that parents and community members have criticized. After the school board directed Superintendent Brian Ulmer to identify additional savings earlier this spring, he returned last week with a package of proposed cuts totaling more than $141,000. The recommendations include leaving several vacant positions unfilled, reducing field trip and extracurricular budgets and placing the district’s swim team on a moratorium. Ulmer said ...

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Community June 16, 2026

Good Day and Happy Anniversary to Tim and Val Bittner, of Beech Creek, and Happy 42nd Anniversary to Boyd and Paulina Corl, of Bellefonte! Word of the Day Meme — noun — an idea, behavior, style or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. Quote of the Day “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” — Robert Louis Stevenson Helping Hands Helping Hands will be open on Wednesday, June 17, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, behind Kentucky Fried Chicken, in Lock Haven. Helping Hands ...