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Maker Faire expands with free STEM Day for middle schoolers

Event set for Oct. 2 in State College STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space is expanding the impact of Maker Faire Happy Valley by launching a dedicated STEM Day for Schools on Friday, Oct. 2, at the State College YMCA. In partnership with Kid Tech Inc., the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will provide middle school students with an opportunity to explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities, meet professionals working in STEM fields and discover how creativity, curiosity and problem-solving can lead to exciting futures. Participation is ...

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Kutztown athletes receive award KUTZTOWN –– The Division 2 Athletic Directors Association announced its 2025-26 Academic Honor Roll and Kutztown University was represented by 132 student-athletes, including Caleb Tryninewski of Hollidaysburg. For the seventh time in the past eight years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led the nation in D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports. For a student-athlete ...

Scholarship honors legacy of former C-K teacher

The Paul A. Bozella Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alicia Musselman, a graduating senior at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. The $1,000 scholarship was presented in memory of Paul A. Bozella, a beloved teacher at Claysburg-Kimmel for 30 years. Alicia will attend Penn State Altoona this fall, where she plans to study animal science. Contributions can be made to the nonprofit Paul A. Bozella Memorial Scholarship Fund at 506 Central Ave., Cresson, PA 16630 or through First Commonwealth Bank. Please include your name and mailing address.

Cambria Heights Class of 1962 holds gathering

Members of the Cambria Heights High School Class of 1962 gathered for lunch and socialization at the Carrolltown Legion Park on Saturday, Aug. 22, to commemorate the 64th year since graduation. Attending were Bernie (Lieb) Dillon, Pat Dillon, Fred Berish, Bob Nagle, Etta (Lampenfeld) ...

Cub Scouts plan Fun Night Aug. 31

Cub Scout Pack 3331 will hold Fun Night on Aug. 31 at St. Mary Social Hall, 312 Clark St., Hollidaysburg. Are you looking for a program that will help your son learn to be a good citizen, have good character and to be a healthy, self confident young adult? Come meet the Pack, learn some Scout skills and join the Cub Scout adventure. Cub Scouts has been a positive influence on boys for more than a century. Cub Scout Pack 3331 is open to boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Pack leaders and parents keep Scouts on a path of citizen training, character development and personal ...

Bishop Guilfoyle student chosen for summer enrichment academy

Ty Halerz of Altoona was one of 42 high school students selected to attend the Appalachian STEM Academy from July 11-24 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The two-week residential program was designed to provide hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). ...