Local-Bellefonte

BELLEFONTE — Proposals for a slight decrease in parks and recreation taxes and in increase in recycling fees were revealed in further discussion of the 2010 budget during Monday's Borough Council meeting.

A short time ago, I didn't know about the American Philatelic Center — its purpose, or where it was located. I recall seeing it listed as an entry under "Centre County attractions."

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School held a "Race for Education" yesterday.

Ralph, a 7-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback is home where he belongs.

Bellefonte held its annual Halloween Parade Sunday.

BELLEFONTE — Two suggested amendments to the shared fire service agreement being debated by the borough and three neighboring townships caused a noisy discussion among Borough Council members Monday night.

BELLEFONTE — Borough residents likely will see some tax increases next year to cover street lighting and fire service and equipment.

BELLEFONTE — A district-wide facilities committee is recommending that the Bellefonte Area School District build a new fourth and fifth grade intermediate school, renovate and create a small addition at Benner Elementary School, and renovate Pleasant Gap and Bellefonte elementary schools.

Both Bellefonte Area High School and Penns Valley Area High School celebrated homecoming on Monday night, after the festivities had been postponed due to snow.

When I was a child, I remember having lengthy discussions with my friends about our planned Halloween costumes during our hourlong school bus ride.

The latest exhibit at the Bellefonte Museum for Centre County, “A World of Stitches” running through Dec. 20, has added another artist to the lineup. Judith Finkelstein will contribute “The Ancient Art of Felt Making” to the show.

Logan Fire Company held an open house and Halloween party Sunday in Bellefonte.