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Thursday, June 18 Pleasant Gap Flea Market Pleasant Gap Flea Market will be held at the Pleasant Gap Fire Co. carnival grounds, 475 Robinson Lane, Pleasant Gap, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Vendor set up begins at 6 a.m. No reservations needed. Contact Mark at 814-355-2573 for more information. Tussey Mountain Wingfest Tussey Mountain Wing…

STATE COLLEGE — State College YMCA and Centre County Pearls have launched the third annual Back- to-School drive. Centre County neighbors and local organizations are invited to donate new school supplies now through Aug. 4 to help support local children and families. Donations can be dropped off at state Rep. Paul Takac’s District Office at 216…

Strawberry Fields, Inc. residents Jeffrey and Donald recently created 50 Jared Boxes for the children in local hospitals. Strawberry Fields’ mission is to empower individuals and enrich lives by creating opportunities, providing support, and helping people with disabilities and mental health challenges live with dignity, independence, and a sense of belonging. Through acts of kindness…

STATE COLLEGE — Centre Foundation has announced the relaunch of its transformative Centre Inspires grantmaking program, an innovative initiative designed to spark bold ideas, creative partnerships, and visible community impact across Centre County. Originally launched in 2014, Centre Inspires invested more than $500,000 into projects that reimagined how nonprofits, businesses, artists, educators, and community leaders could work together…

CENTRE COUNTY — One of Centre County’s most beloved summer traditions is set to return on July 4 as Central PA 4th Fest once again brings the community together for a day filled with patriotism, family fun and celebration. For many local families, the event has become as much a part of Independence Day as…

On May 30, 16 service veterans were awarded quilts for their service by Quilts of Valor of Central Pennsylvania106015, based out of Philipsburg. The ceremony was held at the Port Matilda American. Quilts of Valor of Central PA currently consists of 15 volunteers who meet at the Philipsburg Elks Lodge on the third Saturday of…

Club 867 Inc., which supports veterans and the local community, recently presented Spring Township Police Chief Adam Salyard and Detective Luke Nelson with a donation check for $3,500 toward the cost of an OSCR360 system that will be used to directly support the community & law enforcement. Pictured is Board of Directors President Joseph Galbraith,…

Philipsburg Elks Lodge and Country Club kicked off the new Lodge Year that was effective April 1.  Under new Exalted Ruler Cynthia Kechisen and its new officers, the lodge recently initiated 17 new members into the order.  Pictured from left, front row, are Gary Condo, Tom Lidgett, Jason Terosky, Lodge Exalted Ruler Cynthia Kechisen, James…

The first initiation of new members for newly installed Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 by Exalted Ruler Evan Edwards are pictured from left, Arline Brumbaugh, Rosemarie Giunta, Alexis Buckley, Cassie Cavell, George Cavell, and Alan Redmond.

Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 softball team recently participated in a Clubs Connect for a Cause Softball Tournament, designed to raise funds for a local resident in need of support.  The Elks raised over $800 in support of the tournament.  Other organizations participating in the Tournament included Bellefonte Legion, Bellefonte VFW, Undine Fire Company, Milesburg Legion,…