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If you are a fan of “Without a Trace” and David Paulides’ “Missing 411” series, then St. Marys author Jim Baumgratz’s new book “Missing in the Pennsylvania Wilds” is right up your alley.
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The Jefferson County History Center served up a feast of fright on Thursday, holding a showing of George A. Romero’s seminal 1968 horror classic “Night of the Living Dead” at the Moonlite Drive-in Theater. For those who showed up to partake in the viewing the horror classic, shot in Evans Ci…
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Spooky season is well underway, and Brookville Area High School art students undertook the “grave” task of painting the Main Street windows on Tuesday to get the community into the Halloween spirit. Amber McAnich and Gabby Santoriello painted the moth from “The Silence of the Lambs.”
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — The passing of Olivia Newton-John recently left a lot of her fans wanting hear her songs again and see her in her most iconic role with John Travolta as Sandy in the movie “Grease.”
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BIG RUN — If you are looking for a new spooky season classic, a heart-warming tale in the vein of “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Hocus Pocus” and Dr. Seuss, then look no further than Big Run author Jonathan Christian Petty’s new children’s book, “Gourdy the Great.”
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — Plans for another Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild production are underway. The troupe will be staging “2 Across” by Jerry Mayer.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — It was a beautiful night in Barclay Square on Thursday as the curtain came down on Music in the Park for 2022.
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There’s only one day left to enjoy this year’s Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival.
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HUDSON — If you stop by the Groundhog Festival in Hudson on Route 36 by Yoder’s Antique Mall today, you’re going to see something that you may have never seen before: the Ridiculous Nicholas Show.
Day four of Groundhog Festival closed with a performance by Velveeta, an tribute band committed to cheesy ‘80s tunes. Come out tomorrow for Magic Mike Inflatables from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sack Relay Races from noon to 1 p.m., the Ridiculous Nicholas circus show from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30…
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The Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival hit its second day Monday on the grounds of Yoder’s Antique Mall, 14342 Rt. 36, Punxsutawney. Billy Heh, a magician, appearing at the Groundhog Festival on Monday and will perform again today at 1: 30 p.m. Heh also created balloon animals for the kids at t…
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HUDSON — The Groundhog Festival will return to last year’s location on Sunday, celebrating its 56th anniversary.
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Barclay Square was host to another of this summer’s Music in the Park concerts on Thursday. This week’s band was the Vagabonds, who played a variety of musical styles. The 2022 Music in the Park series still has two weeks left to join in the fun. Thursday, Aug. 18, will feature Anything Goes…
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DAYTON — Fair season may have taken a break this week, but it’s not over yet. The Dayton Fair is about to get things back in gear in the local area.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — Do you believe in Bigfoot and the paranormal like on the “X-Files?” If so, then you’ll be interested to attend the Jefferson County Bigfoot and Paranormal Expo that will be held in Punxsutawney in Barclay Square in September.
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The Sharptones entertained audiences at Music in the Park in Barclay Square with the hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s on Thursday. A few weeks still remain in 2022’s Music in the Park schedule. Next Thursday will feature the Vagabonds playing a variety of musical styles from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — The SS.C.D. Lawn Festival will make its grand return tonight at the school and church, continuing through Sunday.
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A crowd turned out in Barclay Square Thursday evening to hear the classic country stylings of Killin’ Time, which marked the third week of Music in the Park. Next week, the Sharptones will come to Punxsutawney to play some classics from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The show runs from 6:30 to 8:3…
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Did you grow up with your favorite games in the 70s, such as “Pong,” “Asteroids,” “Lunar Lander,” “Space Invaders,” “Galaxian,” “Pac-Man,” “Sea Wolf” and “Phoenix”?
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This time of year, you don’t often have to wait long after one fair ends for another to begin, and that holds true this weekend, as the Clarion County Fair opens on Sunday, just one day after Jefferson County’s says farewell for the year.
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Country star Colt Ford was the headliner of the Jefferson County Fair’s schedule Wednesday evening. As the fair enters the back half of the week, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Today’s agenda features all the daily shows, rides, food and attractions, plus a performance by Corey Monac…
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Having a toddler can be tough, but as Samantha Scanlon can tell you in her book, “Memoirs of a Moddler,” it can also be hilarious.
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The Jefferson County Fair was still going strong Tuesday. The rides open at 5 p.m. through Friday, and at 1 p.m. Saturday. Pictured is three-year-old Jackson Triponey enjoying a buggy ride. Today is a big day at the fair, as it features a performance by country star Colt Ford at 7:30 p.m. Co…
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The 2022 Jefferson County Fair officially kicked off on Sunday with the Fair Royalty Pageant. Claire Haines was named the 2022 Fair Queen. Haines is seen here with 2022 Fair Junior Queen Nora O’Donnell (left) and 2022 Fair Princess Elena Plyler (right).
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PINE CREEK TWP. — Fair season keeps rolling on this week with the Jefferson County Fair running July 17-23.
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Music in the Park kicked off its summer season in Barclay Square with Almost Mulberry playing soft rock and classic oldies including The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer,” Huey Lewis and the News’ “I Want a New Drug” and Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters.” Tune in next week for Felix & the Hurrican…
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Festival in the Park is still going strong as it nears the end of this year’s events. (Top photo) Friday evening saw Jesse Garron — “The Closest Thing to the King” — rocking Barclay Square. Today is the last day of Festival in the Park. There’s a full schedule of music: Alan Craigie from noo…
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — With the high heat and humidity during the Festival in the Park, many of you many have thought you were in the jungle.
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Festival in the Park continued Tuesday with the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Though the festivities did not actually take place in the park — rain moved the event indoors to the Punxsutawney Eagles Club — a good time was had by all. (Top photo) In a unique category, My Bear and I Dressed Alike,…
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As is tradition, the Fireman’s Parade marked the official start of Festival in the Park on Saturday. Among numerous prize winners was Jefferson Clarion Headstart, Inc., Best Non-Commercial Float.
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The cast of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” invites you to join them as the Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents the play by Christopher Durang today and Saturday, July 1 and 2. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. at the Punxsutawney Area Elementary School auditorium. Pictured (from left) ar…
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — It’s that time of year again folks, as Festival in the Park rolls around once again next week. The festival will feature a variety of activities and bands, bringing fun for the whole family.
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You only have one more day to check out what’s happening at the Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair. All the weeklong shows and activities are back, and the rides are open from noon to 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. to closing. In addition, today is the Kids Fair, from noon to 3 p.m., featuring a meet-and-gr…
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There’s still plenty to see and do as the 2022 Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair enters its final days. The rides open at 5 p.m. daily — except Saturday, when they will run from noon to 5 p.m. and reopen from 6 p.m. until closing time. Today’s activities include activities include a number of o…
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There was no shortage of attractions for those in search of high-octane thrills Wednesday at the Sykesville Fair. There were two feature events for fair-goers: Tony Atlas’s Imagine Wrestling, which brought a little WWE-style action to the fair, and the annual demolition derby, which drew a …
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — A favorite family event of the annual Festival in the Park will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year: the Teddy Bear Picnic.
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DUBOIS — It’s that time of year again for DuBois, as the 30th annual Community Days is set for this Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — Country music superstar Lee Greenwood will be making the trek to Punxsutawney this summer as part of the annual Music in the Park, the organizing committee announced in a news release this week.
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Do you believe dreams can come true with hard work and dedication? Former Punxsy resident Matthew Jenkins certainly thinks so. He is currently out in California pursuing his dreams of a career in music and directing.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford will bring their combined star power to the newest addition to the “Yellowstone” TV franchise.
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The Punxsutawney Area High School choirs presented their annual spring concert Wednesday in the James A. Colonna Performance Hall.
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The Punxsutawney Area High School Band (top photo) and Jazz Band (bottom photo), pictured here during rehearsal, will appear in concert from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight in the James A. Colonna Performance Hall at PAHS.
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