Labor Day weekend, the end of Grange Fair — those usually mean one thing to most Centre County parents, their children and teachers: the start of a new school year.

Our annual Grange Fair guide and additional band previews, both linked here, will get you ready for the 2008 fair from Aug. 21-28 in Centre Hall.

A sign posted about three years ago by a farmer on state Route 45 proclaiming that Penns Valley School District has the highest taxes in Centre County came down today — then went back up.

A woman was in serious condition Friday after being struck by a car while walking her dog along Lower Georges Valley Road in Potter Township Thursday evening.

For some people, a yard sale may mean buying inexpensive items at someone’s home, putting the merchandise into the car and driving away.

Prom to remember?

Of course it was, and perhaps you’d like to share your best photos with our readers.

With gas prices rising — along with the cost of almost everything else — we’re betting that more and more people will be forgoing long trips this summer and searching out destinations closer to home.

All over Pennsylvania, newspaper readers are coming up with ideas for good deeds -- the kind that will help their neighbors and friends.

PHILIPSBURG — As a shortstop, Matt Curtis is a heck of a pitcher.

The Philipsburg-Osceola righthander, who got most of his innings as the starting shortstop last year, has stepped into the rotation this year and Monday against Penns Valley, he had the look of an ace on the mound.

Jay Allison’s “This I Believe” series, based on the 1950s radio program of the same name, has been a fixture on National Public Radio since April 2005.

Heavy rains that started Tuesday night swamped roads and basements in Centre County and prompted a boil water advisory on the University Park campus, but those dealing with the flooding said it wasn’t the worst they’ve seen.

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MILLHEIM -- It starts with a blank wall and a vision. By summer's end these will combine with community input and local talent to create a Millheim mural on the side of the Elk Creek Cafe.

As the sun rose, the temperature plunged.

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SPRING MILLS — Luke Curtis relishes his role on the Philipsburg-Osceola boys’ basketball team. But at 6.3 points per game, he’s usually not the centerpiece of the Mounties’ offensive gameplan. He is, however, the headliner for P-O when it comes to defense.

Following is the Penns Valley Area High School Class of 2007: