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Stories of Revolutionary veterans to be celebrated at Curtin Village

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On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the nonprofit Roland Curtin Foundation will honor five Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots who, after the nation’s independence was secured, settled in Bald Eagle Valley and contributed to the early success of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village. Their stories are part of a broader legacy. In total, 297 known Revolutionary War soldiers made their homes in Centre County following the war; 181 are buried within present-day county boundaries. The remaining 116 lived elsewhere at the time of their death or are buried in neighboring counties, particularly ...

Police News - July 7

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Vehicle rear-ended MILL HALL — No injuries were reported in a two vehicle crash along Eagle Valley Road in Bald Eagle Township on May 29, state police at Lamar said. At 4:50 p.m., Melissa M. House, 40, of Millheim, was stopped in her 2018 Volkswagen Atlas yielding to traffic in front of her when her vehicle was struck from behind by a 2014 Subaru Impreza, driven by Alexanna N. Hamilton, 21, of Mill Hall, police said. Hamilton had failed to see House’s vehicle stopped and attempted to stop but was unable to avoid the collision, police said. The accident caused disabling damage ...

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Good Day and Happy belated birthday to Jack Hill and Ava Berry, both of Beech Creek, who celebrated July 1! Quote of the Day “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt Word of the Day Hale — adj. — Strong, robust and in excellent physical health. Benefit Bingo A benefit Bingo for Doug Darby, Jr. will take place on Sunday, July 19, at 1 Piper Way, 3rd Floor, Lock Haven. Doors open at 11 a.m. and Bingo will start at 1 p.m. There will be 50/50, rip tickets, Chinese auction and more! For tickets, contact Megan Bowmaster at ...