Deming Fischer, Town&Gown

When Dr. Michelle Saylor was asked to step in as the interim superintendent for Bellefonte Area School District in April, she was hesitant at first to take the position. “I loved working with curriculum, instruction, and innovation and working side-by-side with the teachers,” she says, referring to her previous position as assistant superintendent, which…

Twenty years ago, Cynthia Mazzant, along with Jo Wadsworth and Chuck Caudill, started Tempest Productions as a way to introduce young people to live theater through workshops and interactive events. The organization, which started in New Jersey, has found a home in Bellefonte. On August 20, Tempest Productions will hold its annual The Bard…