April 2019
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Four Strong Innings
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Freshman Derek Fravel pitched four inning of one run ball during Bellefonte’s 16-1 victory over BEA on April 11.
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Bellefonte RFL relocates to BEA high school in 2019
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WINGATE — The Bellefonte Relay for Life will kick-off this year at the Bald Eagle Area High School Athletic Field on Friday evening, May 17 at 6 p.m., and wind up at noon on Saturday, May 18. This is a new site for the relay. The Bellefonte Relay for Life Committee has chosen “Disney,…
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Pink Zone Check Presentation
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Employees from Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop recently presented a check for $18,612.38 to the Pink Zone effort after area stores raised the money during the company’s annual Day of Caring. The Pink Zone is a non-profit breast cancer organization that promotes cancer awareness and empowers survivors through year-long efforts to raise funds.
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More mumps cases reported at Penn State
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Another case of mumps has been confirmed at Penn State’s University Park campus by University Health Services, adding to the two reported last week. Two more cases are suspected on campus, but are not yet confirmed. This marks the third year in a row there has been a mumps outbreak on campus. In spring 2017, nearly…
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Easter Services throughout the region
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Albright-Bethune United Methodist Church 206 S. Burrowes St., State College Maundy Thursday: 6 p.m., April 18 Good Friday (interfaith worship): 7 p.m., April 19 Easter: 11 a.m., April 21 Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte Easter: 9 a.m., April 21 …
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Local professionals offer spring car care tips
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Winter can be tough on vehicles, and after a long cold winter it is a good idea to give vehicles a thorough inspection to make sure they are performing at optimal levels. After all, with the warm weather comes summer road trips and if you keep your vehicle running smooth, who knows how far…
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The Avid Gardener: Growing into spring
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“The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another.” Henry Van Dyke The name for the fourth month, April, derives from the Greek word for “opening.” This could refer to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees this month, but it could just as well refer to…
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‘Grease’ to be performed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy
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By ELIZABETH PETERS BOALSBURG — The halls of St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy are ringing with “Tell me more! Tell me more!” as the cast of the school musical puts the finishing touches on its vocal arrangements for its big day. On May 1 and 2, the Pink Ladies and the Greasers will take…
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South hills students attend AccuWeather’s first annual code 2019 tech conference
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Information Technology students from all three campuses (State College, Altoona, Lewistown) of South Hills School of Business & Technology attended AccuWeather’s CODE 2019 Tech Conference at the Bryce Jordan Center recently. The students had opportunities to learn about software development and software engineering, as well as best practices, strategies, and ideas…
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Choral Society marks 70th anniversary with gala performance
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STATE COLLEGE — In 1997, the State College Choral Society performed Felix Mendelssohn’s choral masterpiece “Elijah,” with operatic great Sherrill Milnes in the role of the titular prophet, to “a richly deserved standing ovation,” according to a reviewer. This month, the Choral Society celebrates its 70th anniversary season with an encore performance of that…