Karen Dabney

Julia Whicker’s Everblooming Flowers

CommunityAuthor Julia Whicker of State College never dreamed she would start a handcrafted paper flowers business. Although her parents and sister are artists, she viewed her youthful artistic efforts as […]

It’s Your Move: Centre County Groups Gather for Fun and Games

CommunityBoard games and card games are entertaining, fun pastimes for children, families and the young at heart. Many adults continue their family’s gaming traditions, or reconnect with them later in […]

Artist Jim Jackson Brings Fresh Approaches to Traditional Materials

BellefonteArtist Jim Jackson takes his creative inspiration from nature and other cultures, especially the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. A native of Wellsboro, Jackson taught elementary art at Blackhawk […]

Avoiding the Dieting Yo-Yo

Health NewsLocal experts share positive methods for healthy eating and weight management.

A Window to the Divine: Iconographer Mary Kay Laplante

CommunityMary Kay Laplante creates icons in the studio of her State College home using materials and techniques that date back to the medieval era of Eastern Orthodox religious tradition. “When […]

RamaLama Decides to Hang Up the Doo-Wop Mic

Centre County Gazette“After eight years of bringing doo-wop music to Centre County and across the state, RamaLama has decided to hang up their rock-and-roll shoes,” said Tom Wilson, a band member and […]