š± How Bellefonte can help Kieran Long become āAmericaās Favorite Studentā
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In today's newsletter:
- How Bellefonte can help Kieran Long become āAmericaās Favorite Studentā
- How Bellefonte baseball escaped Philipsburg with a tense 9ā8 win
- Why this writer calls Bellefonte a real-life Pennsylvania fairytale town
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Warm; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 45.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Marion-Walker student could be āAmerica's Favorite' with your help (lockhaven.com) ā A Bellefonte fourth grader at Marion-Walker Elementary, Kieran Long, is in the top five of a national āAmericaās Favorite Studentā contest and needs community votes to reach the quarterfinals. Residents can cast a free daily vote online through May 21, supporting both Kieranās educational dreams and fundraising for The Planetary Society. 
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2. Bellefonte baseball holds off P-O, 9-8 (tncontentexchange.com) ā Bellefonte Highās baseball team edged Philipsburg-Osceola 9ā8 on Thursday, snapping a brief losing streak in a wild road game that featured 21 total hits. Bellefonte capitalized on P-O errors, rode a four-run fourth inning, and closed it out with strong late relief pitching to stay hot this season. Ā Ā Ā
3. 7 Magical Pennsylvania Spots That Will Make You Believe In Fairytales (familydestinationsguide.com) ā Bellefonte is highlighted as a storybook-perfect Victorian town, with Big Spring, historic architecture, and cozy downtown streets all praised for their fairytale charm. The piece also spotlights six other magical Pennsylvania destinations, from castles and gardens to waterfalls and quirky roadside attractions, encouraging residents to explore enchanting spots across the state. Ā Ā Ā
4. Child sex offender takes own life in prison cell (northcentralpa.com) ā An incarcerated man died by suicide at SCI Benner, with state police from the Rockview station confirming through video review that he was alone in his Bellefonte-area cell and that no foul play occurred. Authorities say staff attempted lifesaving measures before he was pronounced dead the night of April 11, and the article clarifies he was housed at Benner, not Rockview. Ā Ā Ā
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Miles-Humes House, Centre County Historical Museum, 203 N Allegheny St, Bellefonte
10:00 am
Monday April 20
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Healthy Kids Day - State College
YMCA of Centre County , 125 West High St , Bellefonte
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Annual Meeting & Campaign Celebration
Mountain View Country Club , 310 Elks Club Road , Boalsburg
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Storytime ā Centre County Library & Historical Museum
Miles-Humes House, Centre County Historical Museum , 203 N Allegheny St , Bellefonte
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Earth Day Event - Bellefonte
YMCA of Centre County , 125 West High St , Bellefonte
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Chair Massage - State College
YMCA of Centre County , 125 West High St , Bellefonte
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Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
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Restorative Yoga - State College
YMCA of Centre County , 125 West High St , Bellefonte
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Coffee Talk - State College
YMCA of Centre County , 125 West High St , Bellefonte
9:00 am
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Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
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Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
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Healthy Kids Day - State College
YMCA of Centre County , 125 West High St , Bellefonte
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Centre Hall Gun Show
Centre County Grange Fair , 169 Homan Ln , Centre Hall
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Centre County Housing Task Force
Centre County, PA Calendar
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Annual Meeting & Campaign Celebration
Mountain View Country Club , 310 Elks Club Road , Boalsburg
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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