Karen Dabney

Correspondent

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

February 26, 2024Karen Dabney

Board 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

Bellefonte

January 29, 2024Karen Dabney

Artist 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 News

January 28, 2024Karen Dabney

Local experts share positive methods for healthy eating and weight management.

A Window to the Divine: Iconographer Mary Kay Laplante

Community

November 30, 2023Karen Dabney

Mary 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

September 25, 2023Karen Dabney

“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 […]

Grange Fair Draft Horse Show Exhibitors to Show Their Skills

Centre County Gazette

August 24, 2023Karen Dabney

CENTRE HALL – The Grange Fair Equine Center is hosting its annual Draft Horse Show Aug. 24 through Aug. 26, with competitions scheduled at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each […]

The Making of the Grange Fair

Centre County Gazette

August 18, 2023Karen Dabney

CENTRE HALL — The Grange Fair is celebrating its 149th anniversary this year from Aug. 18 to 26. Thousands of people from throughout the United States will flock to Centre […]

Women’s Welcome Club Has Promoted Friendship and Fun for 45 Years

Centre County Gazette

August 4, 2023Karen Dabney

For 45 years, the Women’s Welcome Club of State College has provided Centre County women with opportunities to make friends, serve the community and have fun. To celebrate this milestone, […]

Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Bellefonte

July 31, 2023Karen Dabney

BELLEFONTE — Music, arts and crafts will return to the streets of downtown Bellefonte for the 40th annual Bellefonte Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday and Saturday. The fair will […]

BookFest PA to Host Authors, Sale During Arts Festival

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

July 13, 2023Karen Dabney

STATE COLLEGE — “We’re expecting 1,800 people at BookFest this year,” said Maria Burchill, head of adult and teen services at Schlow Centre Region Library. “It’s always an incredible day.” […]

Bellefonte’s Kepler Pool Slated to Reopen in 2024

Bellefonte

June 22, 2023Karen Dabney

Bellefonte’s only public swimming pool has remained closed since September 2020 due to problems with the mechanicals and the structure. Thanks to the efforts of two volunteer organizations and community […]

Q&A with Pat McCool, Chairman of the Bellefonte Cruise

Bellefonte

June 15, 2023Karen Dabney

BELLEFONTE — With the Historic Bellefonte Cruise set to take place Friday and Saturday in downtown Bellefonte, Pat McCool, chairman of the event since 2010, agreed to answer the most […]

Community Pools Are Open for Summer Fun

Centre County Gazette

June 9, 2023Karen Dabney

As the summer heats up, area residents can cool down at their nearest community pool. Four Centre County pools are open now through Labor Day — Millheim Pool, Mountain Top […]

Breaking Down Centre County’s Swimming Pools

Bellefonte

June 9, 2023Karen Dabney

Hours, fees and more for each of Centre County's public swimming pools.

The Rivet’s Community of Makers

Community

May 20, 2023Karen Dabney

Rachel Rivera sat at a bench in The Rivet’s pottery studio, painting delicate touches of colored glazes on her hand-built, realistic-looking humpback whale after it was bisque fired in the […]

Nittany Valley True Value to Celebrate Grand Reopening

Business

May 12, 2023Karen Dabney

ZION – Nittany Valley True Value Hardware will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday after six weeks of renovation and the addition of new products, including an all-wheel-drive electric bike […]

Older Adults Can Apply for Farmers Market Voucher Program

Centre County Gazette

May 12, 2023Karen Dabney

One of the great pleasures of summer is the abundance of tasty, fresh fruits and vegetables available at farmers’ markets. The Farmers’ Market Voucher Program distributes checks for older adults […]

Community Gardens: Planting Seeds of Food & Friendship

Community

April 13, 2023Karen Dabney

Centre County community gardens provide neighbors with a place to grow.

Charity Race to Help Homeless People in Bellefonte

Community

April 6, 2023Karen Dabney

BELLEFONTE—There’s no homeless shelter in Bellefonte, but Trinity United Methodist Church is working to change that, and the public can help. The church, also known as Trinity Bellefonte, has community […]

Living Their Faith Through Service: Husband-Wife Ministry Team Celebrating Milestones in April

Centre County Gazette

April 2, 2023Karen Dabney

STATE COLLEGE — Throughout the month of April, Unity Church of Jesus Christ is celebrating two major milestones — the 46th anniversary of the church’s founding and 45 years of […]