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Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan after complaints

AUSTIN, Texas — Camp Mystic on Thursday halted plans to reopen this summer on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of dangerous safety and operational deficiencies. The decision, a striking reversal of the camp owners’ determination to reopen, follows weeks of testimony in court hearings and legislative investigations. Those hearings laid bare the camp’s lack of detailed planning for a flood emergency, reliance on poorly trained staff ...

Civil War weekend planned

The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association will host its second annual Civil War weekend May 1-3 at various locations around Bellefonte. The event will include lectures by 10 scholars, guided tours of the Union Cemetery, a large sale of Civil War books, an encampment of Civil War reenactors, a dramatic presentation of a powerful article written by Frederick Douglas urging Congress to give Black men the vote, a book exhibit, a Civil War memorabilia exhibit at the Historical Museum and an interfaith religious service. All programs, demonstrations and exhibits are free. The ...

Vatican prosecutors defy court order

ROME (AP) — Vatican prosecutors on Thursday seemingly defied an appeals court order to turn over to the defense all the evidence gathered in the Vatican’s big financial trial, setting the stage for another clash in the long-running case. In a three-page letter, prosecutors said they would allow the appeals court judges to consult the material. But they didn’t deposit the documentation for the defense to see in the chancery as ordered, saying it was “irrelevant” to the trial and could harm the Vatican’s interests. It wasn’t immediately clear how the appeals court would ...

Tyrone rider wins national title

A Grier School student recently reigned in a national title in her class at the 2026 Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals. Avery Wright, 12, of Tyrone competed against the nation’s top riders on April 25 in the Future Beginner Walk Trot Canter division at the National ...

In the news on this date: May 1

Local history 50 years ago: May 1, 1976 About 230 people attended the first annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Penn Alto Hotel. Altoona Mayor William C. Stouffer gave testimony to his faith in God, and Arthur S. DeMoss, president of the National Liberty Corp. of Valley Forge, was the main speaker. 25 years ago: May 1, 2001 Family Services of Blair County held a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church, then held a march in front of the Blair County Courthouse to honor victims of crime on Crime Victims’ Rights Week. 10 years ago: May 1, 2016 Penn State Entomology ...

Community Day planned

Mount Nittany Health, 164 Greenview Drive, State College, will host its annual Community Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The free, family-friendly event will include interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences that bring health and wellness to life. From engaging games to educational opportunities, Community Day offers something for all ages. Last year’s event drew more than 500 people, including more than 200 children. Face painting will be offered this year, along with a health snack spinning wheel and a caricature artist. Other features include: - ...