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Lakemont Park season to open April 17

Lakemont Park will open for the season on April 17. Park staff are dedicated to continuing its mission of providing accessible, engaging, and evolving recreational opportunities for residents of Blair County and beyond. As in previous years, admission to the park grounds remains free, with pay-as-you-go activities and bundled packages available, according to Christi Draves, director of operations. Building on the momentum of recent seasons, Lakemont Park continues to expand its role as a hub for both public and private large-scale events and everyday recreation. The park’s ...

Horoscope — Sunday, April 5

Step into your Year of Brilliant Inner Weather, when blue skies inside have you bathed in golden good moods most of the time. Aries (March 21-April 19): On a day like today, compassion wins. Force won’t work well. Aggression is unnecessary. Softness is attractive. Everyone calms down when a grounded, peaceful person comes onto the scene. Taurus (April 20-May 20): “Enough” isn’t really a number. Hit a target and the mind quickly invents another. Today invites a different approach. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your adaptability is a strength, though switching plans too often ...

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Cresson Library announces programs

The Cresson Public Library has announced its activities for the upcoming months. Pop-Up Craft Days: On Tuesdays, April 7 and April 21, children can stop by the library to make fun, Spring DIY crafts. All materials and instructions are provided for these DIYs on the table in the children’s section. Story Time and Activity Hour: Story Time will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, April 11 and April 25, with a special round of Library Bingo on April 25. Pawsome Reading Program: From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, therapy dog handlers will read a story. Then therapy dogs ...

Tyrone Area FFA to host free celebration

The Tyrone Area FFA Chapter will hold its 88th annual Recognition and Awards Night on Thursday, April 9, at the Tyrone Area High School auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the chapter’s first “Ag-tastic Student Showcase,” where guests can explore interactive displays highlighting student projects, leadership activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience programs. The formal awards program will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The evening will recognize the accomplishments of 56 in-school FFA members who have participated in conferences, ...

Glendale Education Foundation plans golf event

Group celebrates successful WineFest The Glendale Education Foundation Board of Directors met Monday, Feb. 23, at Josie’s Family Restaurant in Coalport to finalize preparations for its annual golf tournament fundraiser and celebrate recent successes in supporting local education. Golf Tournament Chairperson Ty Stackhouse announced that the 2026 tournament will take place on Friday, June 12, at the Sinking Valley Country Club near Bellwood. Interest in this year’s event is high, with as many as 25 teams expected to compete. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, followed ...