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US Attorney General: Bellefonte woman indicted for production of child porn

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BELLEFONTE — A 45-year-old Bellefonte woman was indicted on child pornagraphy related charges through the United States Attorney General’s office. Shannon M. Ishler was indicted by a federal grand jury this week for production of child pornography by any parent, legal guardian and person having custody or control of a minor and possession of child pornography, according to a release from the US Attorney General’s Office’s Middle District of Pennsylvania. US Attorney Brian D. Miller said the indictment alleges Ishler, sometime between Jan. 1, 2024 and April 5, 2024, “engaged ...

CPI announces new VP of Post-Secondary Education

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PLEASANT GAP — Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) recently announced Dr. Nathan Lavery will serve as its new vice president of post-secondary education. “Dr. Lavery brings extensive experience in higher education, student services, curriculum development, ...

Calendar of Events

Community

TODAY — Old School Market is open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the former Rote Elementary, East End Mountain Road, Mill Hall. In addition to the craft vendors and other market events, there will be an auction of misc. items at 4 p.m., followed by a hay and small animal auction at 6 p.m. — Friday Night Bingo at KBR Bingo and More, 1 Piper Way, Lock Haven. Bingo is held on the third floor (elevator is available) of the Piper Museum building. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. — Blood Drive, 12-5 p.m., at Albright United Methodist Church, 47 E. ...

Around the Town

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Raymond Brown, of Bellefonte; Alice Robison, of Marsh Creek; Tia Barndt; Emily Coleman, of Lock Haven; and Maggie Andrus! Word of the Day Balmy — adj. — Describing weather that is warm, calm and pleasant. Quote of the Day “A lot of hard work is hidden behind nice things.” — Ralph Lauren Yard Sale postponed The Yard Sale planned for Fairview Church at the Etters’ home near the Twin Kiss Restaurant has been postponed (because of a rainy forecast) until next Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26. If it’s raining next Thursday, it will ...

What to know about Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

Arts and Culture

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper’s onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran’s other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that performs with Sheeran during part of the show. Sheeran, who is scheduled to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday, said the decision to cut Macklemore from the Loop Tour was the promoter’s, not his own. The “Thrift Shop” rapper exclaimed “Free Palestine” during the Sept. 5 date in New Jersey. “To all of ...