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Greyhound event set for Aug. 16

Nittany Greyhounds will hold a Meet & Greet event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Pet Supplies Plus, 277 Northland Center, State College. The public can meet retired racing greyhounds and learn about greyhounds as pets. Lovingly known as “45-mile-an-hour couch ...

Central Pennsylvania Humane Society

Pets of the Week Meowth is a 4¢-year-old male. He has not been dog tested; however, that can be done upon request. He can live with other cats. It takes him a minute to warm up to new people so kids should be old enough to understand that.

GO planner

Today, Aug. 8 Pennsylvania Lumberjack Championships and Outdoor Show will be held Aug. 8-10 at Camp Living Waters Conference Center, Schellsburg. The competition weekend, featuring world-class professional lumberjacks from throughout the U.S. and the world, draws thousands of spectators to ...

At the movies

THE PITT THEATRE The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13) Friday — 7:30 p.m. Saturday — 7:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30 p.m. SILVER LINING DRIVE IN How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (PG-13) Saturday — 8:45 p.m. HI-WAY DRIVE IN Friday - Sunday The Bad Guys 2 (PG) 8:45 ...

In the news on this date: Aug. 7, 2025

Local history 50 years ago: 1975 The Rev. Robert J. McCoy, pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata, was re-elected state chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 56th annual convention held in Harrisburg. In the past 15 years, Rev. McCoy had served nine years as national ...

Blair County Dems potluck scheduled

The Blair County Dems will hold a potluck at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Highland Park, Pavilion 1. Tickets are $15. Bring your best dish. Chicken and drinks will be provided. Email admin@blairdems.org or call 814-241-0883. Ag Safety Zone debuting at fair The Ag Safety Zone will make ...