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Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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.
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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.
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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.
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