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Things to do: Apple festival slated for Reedsville this weekend

REEDSVILLE – Everything is coming up apples at this year’s 10th Annual Reedsville Apple Fest. The event, to be held at Bender Park on Tony Street in Reedsville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, will offer delicious food and treats, merchandise vendors, famous apple butter boil, fresh ...

SUMMIT Early Learning to host free Touch a Truck event

MIDDLEBURG — SUMMIT Early Learning will host its annual Touch a Truck event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Midd-West High School. The free community event will give children an up-close look at trucks, emergency and service vehicles, construction equipment and other vehicles. Activities will also include barrel car rides, pedal cars, crafts, balloon creations and an appearance by SUMMIT’s Poppy the Kangaroo. Community organizations will offer activities and information for parents and caregivers. Admission and children’s activities are free. Low-cost lunch and ...

Rowe, lawmakers hear testimony on Pa. energy costs, reliability

NORTH HUNTINGDON — Energy industry and advocacy representatives called for increased energy production and fewer regulatory barriers during a state House Republican Policy Committee hearing focused on Pennsylvania’s electricity costs and grid reliability. The hearing, “Powering Pennsylvania: An Affordable, Reliable Energy Future,” was chaired Monday by state Rep. David Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata, and hosted by state Rep. Brian Rasel, R-Westmoreland. Testimony came from Matt Mackowiak, director of government affairs for Core Natural Resources; Patrick Henderson, ...

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Bellefonte teachers authorize Oct. 12 strike

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area School District teachers have overwhelmingly authorized a strike beginning Oct. 12 if the district and union are unable to reach a new contract agreement. The Bellefonte Area Education Association announced this week that approximately 94% of its members participated in a strike authorization vote Monday, with 99.5% of those voting in favor. The association represents approximately 230 professional staff members in the Bellefonte Area School District and is affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Following the vote, the union's ...