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🌱 How new preservation funding could reshape Bellefonte’s historic St. John’s Church.

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Good day Bellefonte! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How new preservation funding could reshape Bellefonte's historic St. John's Church.
  • Why Centre County CYS in Bellefonte urgently needs more foster parents.
  • What witnesses revealed at the Bellefonte hearing in the PSU drug case.

Also on today's calendar: Out Loud Shara McCallum – Launch of Behold and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Partners for Sacred Places Supports Preservation of St. John's Episcopal Church (statecollege.com) — St. John's Episcopal Church, a landmark in Bellefonte for over 150 years, is receiving major preservation support through the Pennsylvania Faithful Fund and Partners for Sacred Places. The grant and training aim to repair storm damage, plan long-term maintenance, and keep the church's halls open for AA meetings, youth programs, cultural events, and other community uses for generations.
   

• Centre County Children & Youth Services talks visitation suites, lack of foster parents (wtaj.com) — Centre County Children & Youth Services, based in Bellefonte's Community Services Building, is using home-like visitation suites to make family visits less stressful for kids and parents. The agency now serves about 200 families a month and urgently needs more local foster parents so children in care can stay connected to their Bellefonte-area schools, friends, and communities.
   

• Pittsburgh attorney indicted in Penn State cocaine trafficking case speaks out with lengthy statement (cbsnews.com) — A high-profile Penn State cocaine trafficking case has reached the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, where witnesses recently described the alleged ringleader's behavior during a preliminary hearing. Pittsburgh attorney Paul Robinson, charged with tampering and hindering apprehension tied to his son's role in the case, has issued a detailed statement defending himself as both prepare for upcoming arraignments.
   

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  • French bakery and café sets opening date for downtown State College location (centredaily.com)
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  • Stream Warren Zeiders New Album 'No Brakes' (antimusic.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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