Karen Walker

Dancing, Dining & Diamonds: Mount Nittany Health Charity Ball Celebrates 75 Years

On Dec. 29, 1948, over 600 people paid $1.20 each to attend the inaugural “Charity Ball and Card Party” at the Nittany Lion Inn.  According to newspaper reports from the […]

Local Santa Inspires Hollywood Film

You could say West Branch native Spencer Folmar, has been a busy elf over the past few weeks. The Los Angeles-based filmmaker has been filming exterior shots for an upcoming […]

Clubs for Causes

Local chapters of well-known service organizations support our community through their signature projects

New Tree Farms Are Growing Holiday Memories

New tree farms aim to create family traditions and fill local demand for Christmas trees.

Pulling for Veterans: Clay Shoot Has Raised Nearly $900,000 for PA Wounded Warriors

Since 2014, two local companies have been working together to quietly raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help Pennsylvania-based veterans in need. Joe Leahey, vice president of G.M. McCrossin […]

Renaissance Fund Honors Edgar and Barbara Farmer 

CommunityRenaissance Fund honorees Edgar and Barbara Farmer strive to help others reach their potential.