Zach Berger

A self-proclaimed “family tradition,” the Grange Fair is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. Each summer, the fairgrounds are transformed from vibrant, green land to a living, breathing city, where thousands of people — and hundreds of animals — take up residence.

“Each individual brewery has their own table inside of three large tents and there’s an opening in between the tents where people can hang out and enjoy the bands,” said Michael Martin. “It’s very much an open atmosphere for people to walk around have a good time.”

St. Johns United Church of Christ in Boalsburg is helping to ease that dreaded transition back to the school year, at least for 43 lucky students. For the second straight year, the church is holding a school supply giveaway.

Patton Township police are seeking information after a Wednesday morning bank robbery. He verbally demanded money from the teller, and at one point went behind the teller desk to try and get the cash on his own. Witnesses said there was no weapon or threat of violence.