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STATE COLLEGE — There is a certain kind of optimism that lives on a farm in spring. It exists in greenhouse rows packed tightly with flowers waiting for warmer days. It lives in the first sweet corn seeds disappearing beneath freshly turned soil. It exists in orchards where fruit trees planted years ago are only…

In recognition of Peace Officer Memorial Day, Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094 opened its doors to 40 law enforcement officers, following a memorial service held by county officials. The Elks provided a luncheon for the Peace Officers who participated in the memorial service. Pictured are several of the officers who participated in the luncheon.

Thursday, June 4 Christian Science Speaker Event A one-hour talk on Christian Science, titled, “The Science of God and its Power to Transform Us” given by Nikki Hagen of Dublin,  Ireland will be held at 7:30 p.m. at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 617 E. Hamilton Ave., State College. Child care is provided on site…

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Brittany Etters and Joseph Swalwell of New York, N.Y. announce the birth of their daughter, Mirabel Sinclair Swalwell. Mirabel was born on May 3, 2026 at 4:51 a.m. at NYU Langone Tisch Hospital. Mirabel weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20.28 inches long. Mirabel’s family includes maternal grandparents, Michael and…

STATE COLLEGE — ClearWater Conservancy is incorporating advanced high-performance building envelope strategies into the design of the new Hamer Community Conservation Center, creating a facility that prioritizes energy eƯiciency, occupant comfort, and long-term carbon reduction. This work is made possible in part through support from the West Penn Energy Fund, an organization that supports transformational…

STATE COLLEGE — Sustainable State College is seeking original poems celebrating the American Robin, the 2026 State College Bird of the Year. Centre Region residents are invited to submit poetry inspired by the robin and its impact on the community. To enter, email entries to sustainablestatecollege@statecollegepa.us by Wednesday, June 24. Entries will be considered in three prize…

STATE COLLEGE — Three State College Area High School students were honored with the Penn State Community Hero Ambassador Master Participant Award on Tuesday, May 5, at a ceremony held at the Penn State Outreach Building on the University Park campus. Students Gaby E. Meredith, Laurel H. Sanchez and Allison C. Warner were each presented…

STORRS, Conn. — Ellie Coursen of Centre Hall was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Connecticut for the spring 2026 semester. The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university system with its main campus in Storrs, Conn. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after two…

BELLEFONTE — Historic Bellefonte, Inc. hosted first responders from across Centre County for the First Annal First Responders Weekend on May 15 and May 16.  The weekend included contest and games of non-first responder type events designed to provide cash prizes to each participating departments competing in the various contests and games for prize money.…

BOALSBURG — Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimited invites community members of all ages to the 10th Annual Family Fishing Picnic on Sunday, June 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Tussey Mountain Pond. This free, family-friendly event offers a fun-filled afternoon of fishing, outdoor activities, and environmental education. ClearWater Conservancy is proud to partner and…