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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? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• The Stunning Pennsylvania Village That Houses Centuries-Old Columbus Family Relics (familydestinationsguide.com) — Boalsburg takes center stage here as a small village packed with big history, from the Boal Mansion’s Columbus family relics and imported Spanish chapel to its claim as the birthplace of Memorial Day. You’ll also get a feel for the Pennsylvania Military Museum, seasonal festivals, walkable historic streets, and simple local dining that make Boalsburg a worthwhile day trip just east of State College.
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• 2026 Summer fairs and festivals in Central Pennsylvania (wtaj.com) — Boalsburg is set to host the People’s Choice Festival of PA Arts & Crafts July 9–12 at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, giving locals a big summer event right in town. It’s part of a wider lineup of Central Pennsylvania fairs and festivals, from State College and Bellefonte to Bedford, Clearfield, and beyond, offering plenty of road-trip options for Boalsburg residents.
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• Explore Jefferson: Jefferson County Jail Inmate Accused of Striking, Trying to Bite Corrections Officers in Separate Incidents (gantnews.com) — A 21-year-old Boalsburg resident jailed in Jefferson County is facing multiple felony counts after allegedly assaulting corrections officers in two separate incidents last fall and this March. State police say video and officer reports describe kicking, attempted biting, and punching, with preliminary hearings set for June 10. The case could determine future legal consequences for this Boalsburg man.
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