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On Centre: Around Philipsburg | Black Moshannon State Park offers ideal camping close to home

My five-year-old son is busily “helping” his father put up a tent in the backyard right now. They are staking their little campsite back there, plotting an evening of firefly hunting, spooky stories and a dinner of charbroiled hot dogs and s’mores.

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Group examines future of Philipsburg-Osceola junior high building

In the middle of Philipsburg, taking up a whole block, sits the junior high building that is set to be officially taken out of service next week. But what happens next is being debated.
PHILIPSBURG

Moshannon Valley Relay for Life participants ready to fight

For some, Relay for Life is a fundraiser, a once-a-year event that makes money for the American Cancer Society.
PHILIPSBURG

On Centre: Around Philipsburg | Celebrate dad’s day by being safe, smart when drinking

My son is so excited about Father’s Day, he has already spilled the beans about the new tent and the card hidden in the trunk of the car. I am delighted to see him so happy about the simple holiday where you tell your dad how much you love him.
PHILIPSBURG

Philipsburg-Osceola board rejects tax increase

Philipsburg-Osceola’s business manager made a pitch Tuesday for a tax increase, but the school board didn’t bite.
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New P-O graduates look to the future

The Philipsburg-Osceola school board worried about graduation in the high school gymnasium not having the dignity of the auditorium.
PHILIPSBURG

Clear-Centre pool ready for season

Three months ago, the future of the Clear-Centre Pool was murky.
PHILIPSBURG

On Centre: Moshannon Valley | Challenges for Philipsburg-Osceola music program will be overcome

“POHS, POHS, our alma mater dear. To thee we pledge our loyalty, our love for future years. We sing your praises far and wide. We hail your colors true. Long may they wave triumphantly for the glory of our school.”
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Graduation ceremonies set to commence around Centre County

It’s still cap and gown season in Centre County.
PHILIPSBURG

Philipsburg-Osceola band members in limbo

The Fourth of July parade in Osceola Mills is just five weeks away. The Grand Parade during Heritage Days in Philipsburg is just a week later. For both hometown events, members of the Philipsburg-Osceola summer band roll-stepping down the street in their blue and white uniforms is a crowd favorite...
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On Centre: Around Philipsburg | Volunteers make things happen in small towns

One of the best things about living in a small town is the way people pull together to accomplish things. Volunteerism isn’t just a word, it’s how things get done.