Creating memories is ‘incredible side job’
— Photo courtesy of The Brady Street Collective.
Brady Street Collective offers space for all occassions
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
The Brady Street Collective in DuBois offers an event space for many occasions such as bridal and baby showers, family dinners, birthday ...
Clearfield County’s summer included tornado, flooding
— Photo Courtesy of Krause Tree & Excavation.
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
To say that the weather in Clearfield County has been crazy this summer would be an understatement.
The county has dealt with flooding on three separate occasions, plus a tornado that ripped ...
Patriot Day Festival remembers 9/11, supports church
— Photos courtesy of Christ the King.
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HOUTZDALE — A few decades ago, Christ the King Catholic Church held a Labor Day weekend festival that spanned three days. There was a long break, but then in 2022 parishioners decided to hold a Patriot Day festival.
The Patriot ...
Band Vision to None returns after 4-year hiatus
Vision to None band members (from left): Chris Welker, Jesse Husted, Keenan Hall and Katlyn Reitz. — Courtesy photo
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
From the summer of 2008 until New Years Eve of 2021, the band Vision to None, made primarily of residents of the Morrisdale area, was ...
CAST stages Steve Martin’s ‘Picasso at The Lapin Agile’
The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre will present “Picasso at The Lapin Agile” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-22 and Aug. 27-29 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the CAST building in downtown Clearfield. The cast includes: (from left) Tom Hibbert, Kelsi Bumbarger, Kyle Kelly, Leann Lawhead, Michael Rodriguez, ...
Club investing in next generation of sportsmen
The Old Town Sportsmen’s Association in Clearfield will be holding a Youth Field Day on Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their location on 317 Mann Road in Clearfield. — Courtesy photo
Youth Field Day slated for Aug. 8
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
The Old Town Sportsmen’s ...
Clearfield Ministerium steps up with Stuff the Bus campaign
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
CLEARFIELD — The Clearfield Ministerium has been running a Stuff the Bus program at the Clearfield County Fair for about 12 years, with Pastor Bob Achey leading the project for about half of its years in existence.
Achey, a retired pastor of First ...
Bilger’s Rocks features caves, cliffs and more
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
GRAMPIAN — In between Curwensville and Grampian lies one of Clearfield County’s hidden treasures in Bilger’s Rocks, a park that was formed in 1988. The park features caves, cliffs, passageways and hiking routes which are estimated to be between ...
County fairs bring business to communities
Kathryn Yingling and sons Jackson, 3, and Oliver, 20 months, all of Bedford, ride the kids’ coaster at the Bedford County Fair in 2023. — Courtesy photo
Clearfield event kicks off the season July 17-25
By Walt Frank
wfrank@altoonamirror.com
County and local fair season is nearly upon ...
Clearfield County Fair set to kick off July 17
Gavin Adcock will be performing on the grandstand stage on July 19. — Courtesy photo
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
The Clearfield County Fair is entering the 165th year in their history. The fair will begin on July 17 and end on July 25.
As far as fair manager Greg Hallstrom ...
Palmer Museum opens juried show of contemporary art for the United States’ 250th
— Photo courtesy Palmer Museum of Art — Penn State’s Palmer Museum of Art will host a special exhibition, “Dreaming American Futures,” through Nov. 29, 2026.
UNIVERSITY PARK — What does it mean to be American? The Palmer Museum of Art is examining that question in the special ...
Reitz Theater to present ‘Sweeney Todd’
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
Reitz Theater of CRI in DuBois will be presenting “Sweeney Todd” in a couple weeks, just a couple months removed from a successful production of “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals.”
“Sweeney Todd” will premiere on July 10 and run through ...
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield to host community carnival on June 19
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield is inviting residents, families, and community members of all ages to join in an afternoon of fun, entertainment, and fellowship at its Community Carnival slated to run from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19.
The carnival will take place on the grounds of Colonial ...
Clearfield County gears up for America250
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
The semiquincentennial is a little under a month away, but Clearfield County has been holding events celebrating the 250th year of America since the beginning of the year.
The celebration of America 250 will continue through the end of the year in the ...
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield celebrates 10 years with community luau
Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield is inviting the community to join in a festive luau-themed celebration as the senior living community marks the 10-year anniversary of its current building.
The anniversary event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, and includes food, entertainment, ...
Corner Concert series kicks off with Cloud 9
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
The Corner Concert Series in Clearfield has been going strong for close to 15 years. The concerts happen on Friday nights in the summer, and the season will start this year on June 5 with Cloud 9 playing in Lower Witmer Park.
Steve Albert, a volunteer ...
PSU partners up to beef up backpacks
— Courtesy photo
Volunteers from Penn State University, including players and representatives from the Penn State Nittany Lions Football Team, joined the PA Beef Council to pack backpacks for children facing food insecurity through an initiative of the YMCA of Centre County.
Penn State ...
Eagles Ridge finishing up new restaurant, kitchen
Club house rebuilt after 2024 fire
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
In January 2024, James Skinner showed up in the morning for his usual offseason work at Eagles Ridge Golf Course. There were a couple contractors already doing some work on the inside of the clubhouse.
Skinner, who ...
Old prison transformed into new business
Rock on the River to open May 23
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
The original Clearfield County Jail on North Second Street in downtown Clearfield was built in 1872. Most buildings that are over 150 years old are lucky to still be standing.
Now, after some remodeling and additions, ...
Super 322 Drive-In standing the test of time
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
WOODLAND — A drive-in movie theater is an old-school way to see the latest that Hollywood has to offer. In many cases in today’s world, it’s also a bargain compared to a normal movie theater.
The Super 322 Drive-In in Woodland is still running ...