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Turtle noodler: Irwin man continues family legacy of catching turtles with bare hands
Aug. 14—Joe Clemens of Irwin has a dangerous hands-on hobby. Clemens is a fourth-generation turtle noodler, a pursuit where one catches snapping turtles with their bare hands from underwater holes in the banks of freshwater rivers, creeks and ponds. "I'm pretty much one of the last ones left around here in Western Pennsylvania, and I'm trying to teach others," said Clemens, 52, a full-time ...
Movin’ On announces its 2025 executive board
Penn State’s annual music festival, Movin’ On, announced its Executive Board for 2025 and its 50th anniversary via Instagram on Monday. There will be an opportunity to meet the Movin’ On staff at the involvement fair on Aug. 28 at the HUB-Robeson Center lawn. MORE CAMPUS COVERAGE.
Norwin Public Library Concludes Popular Children’s Summer Reading Program with Art Gala
The Norwin Public Library's nine week Children's Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library", came to a conclusion on August 14th with a Children's Art Gala. Seventy-nine children submitted original pieces of art for the event. A record number of children – 1,047 -participated in this year's program. Throughout the nine-week program, children were encouraged to read every day and track their weekly progress. Children borrowed 19,616 books in June and July and 2,728 children and their caregivers attended one of 40 educational children's programs offered this summer. The Children's Summer Reading program was sponsored by the Friends of the Norwin Public Library. For more information about upcoming events at the Norwin Public Library, please visit the Library's website at https://norwinpubliclibrary.net/events/.
A Guide to Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
During the early going of one’s time at Penn, nearly every place on campus feels unfamiliar. And whether exercise is a staple of your daily routine or just a hobby you’re interested in exploring, it’s always helpful to understand a new space. Let’s break down the layout of Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, Penn’s premier place for exercise and recreation.
Celebrating 120 years of sweetness: The Great American Banana Split Celebration
The birthplace of the iconic banana split, Latrobe, is gearing up for a spectacular celebration. Join us for the 11th Annual Great American Banana Split Celebration — Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25. The celebration will take place in the heart of the downtown area and promises two full days brimming with free family-oriented fun, entertainment and, of course banana splits.
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