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Local Columns

Does it have to be your daughter?

At this year’s PIAA indoor track state championships on March 2, young ladies from across the state traveled to State College for their shot at gold, something they had been working their entire lives towards. However, as they prepared for their events, they noticed that two males were ...

Spring is in the air and in Bev’s Kitchen

Happy day before spring from the kitchen! Spring makes me think of new and fresh things like flowers and seeds being planted. Ok, so I’m rushing it. Since moving into town, I don’t have access to growing things like before. I do know where several roadside stands and markets are located. ...

Celebrate charm, quirk of Ireland

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner and many of us having some shamrocks growing around our family trees, it’s the perfect time to explore some lesser-known facts about Ireland. From the deep-rooted symbol of the shamrock to some truly quirky laws, Ireland is a land of fascinating ...

Happy grilling season from Bev’s Kitchen

Hello from the kitchen, or from the grill! Time for some spring grilling. We enjoy the usual hotdogs and hamburgers, but have you ever tried salmon or your favorite fish on the grill? Adds so much more flavor. I buy the disposable grill topper pans to put the salmon in, so I don’t lose ...

Laughs, love, and little feet

My seven grandchildren (number eight is on the way) never cease to amaze me. Just when I think they can’t get any funnier or more adorable — they do! Recently, I had the opportunity to assist my daughter-in-law, Katie, as she unpacked the moving trucks for her mother, who was relocating ...

Bev shares family memories from the kitchen

Hello from the kitchen! I see many of you are already counting down the days until spring. As I get older, I try not to wish for the days to go faster. I remember my Dad telling me once to stop wishing my life away because it’ll go faster than you think. So I’m enjoying life one day at a ...