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Elk State Park culvert replacement project

July 13, 2011

The culvert replacement on Little Dents Road over Little Dents Run in Benezette Township, Elk County has begun. The road beyond the project is closed to all motorized traffic. Work is set to be completed before the two-week deer season begins. The bid was awarded to DBA Coleman Construction Company of Renovo for $179,550. Photo submitted.
  

Flaming fireworks at 4th Fest in State College

July 11, 2011

A colorful display of fireworks lit up the sky over Happy Valley during the 2011 Central PA Fourth Fest. Shown is one of the ground set effects, a golden display of flames. Photo by Amy Cherry.

Fireworks at 4th Fest in State College

July 11, 2011

A colorful display of fireworks lit up the sky over Happy Valley during the 2011 Central PA Fourth Fest. Cheers and a chorus of oohs and aahs emanated from the crowd throughout the show. Shown is one of the "Heroes"-themed set effects of a fireman, complete with a hose shooting fireworks. Photo by Amy Cherry.

Traffic backs up as spectators watch Atlantis shuttle launch

July 10, 2011

On Friday, vehicles lined roadways surrounding NASA's Kennedy Space Center, including state Route 405 in Titusville, Fla., which became a parking lot as drivers stopped on the road or pulled off to watch the final launch of the Atlantis space shuttle.

Dog day afternoon

July 7, 2011

Colby Dunkle, 10, of Johnsonburg, was recently spotted hanging out at a local St. Marys establishment with her two-month-old chihuahua, Oreo. Show off your pet by submitting a photo to the "Pet Pals" section, under the Entertainment tab, at www.smdailypress.com. Photo by Victoria Stanish.

Lessons at Community Pool going swimmingly

July 6, 2011

Area youth at the St. Marys Community Pool are wrapping up the second session of swimming lessons, which is wrapping up Friday. The first session ran from June 6 to June 17. The third session will take place July 18 to July 29 and anyone interested in lessons is encouraged to sign up; lessons are available for people ages three to adult. The deadline to register for lessons is a week prior to the start date. For more information, contact pool staff at 814-834-9417. Photo by Becky Polaski.

Pie at Inner Park Day

July 6, 2011

The pie-eating contest is one of the most popular events at Memorial Park's Inner Park Day. Photo by Becky Polaski.

4-H Youth Creative Cooking

July 2, 2011

Recently, members of the 4-H Summer Program who were in the Creative Cooking club made a variety of yummy snacks ranging from homemade macaroni and cheese to caramel apples. Pictured above is the group with their caramel apples that they made and decorated with a variety of candy. The group members are: front row, Destiney Yeager and Nora McGuire. Back row: Hailey Hoffman, Chloe Horning and Rachael Schiafone. For more information about 4-H programs, contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office in Elk County at 776-5331. Photo submitted.

Grotzinger girls donate Locks for Love

July 2, 2011

Tessa Grotzinger, 9, and Brianna Grotzinger, 8, recently donated 11 and 12 inches of their hair to Locks for Love. Their hair was cut by Sherri Wortman of Sherri's Styles and Such. This is the girls' second donation to Locks for Love. They also donated two years ago. Photo submitted.

When life hands you lemons...

June 28, 2011

There's nothing like some cold lemonade on a hot summer day. That's why these two young entrepreneurs were out on Chestnut St. in St. Marys on Sunday operating a stand with delicious (and pink!) lemonade. Brandi Clyde, 10, of Chestnut Street, is shown handing a glass of refreshment to fellow stand operator Jade Heindl, 11, of Georgia, who is in St. Marys visiting her grandparents. Photo by Victoria Stanish.

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