Mansfield has a new revitalization organization targetting downtown Mansfield.  It looks like they'll be doing some pretty interesting stuff with cooperation from Mansfield University, Borough, and local community members.  They're first major project will be a four-screen movie theatre to show first run movies and provide a venue for local arts and cultural actiivites.  The other projects on the list include a 24 hour diner, full service bookstore, indoor family sports center (The YMCA?) and a world class mountain bike course.  More...

BLOSSBURG V.I.B.E. WELCOMES SKATEPARK DEMO TO ISLAND PARK

BLOSSBURG -- Blossburg V.I.B.E. will host the American Ramp Company 2009 skate park demonstration team at the newly resurfaced basketball court at Island Park in Blossburg on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

American Ramp Company will bring ramps that represent the three most popular build options and allow local skaters to test ride the equipment for the new Vibe Park skateboarding area, which is on schedule for opening in October. Skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX riders can participate in the demonstration. More...

Update: I've uploaded a scan of the Blossburg Coal Festival 2009 flyer since they haven't updated their website with dates, times or events.  Check out the link below.  Also, check out the Fairs and Festivals page on the right.  More...

If you're passing through Blossburg and need to check your e-mail, stop downtown.  Blossburg has a small Freenet coving most of the downtown which makes it really handy for surfing the web at The Brick or checking your e-mail while having lunch. You can find out more at http://blossburg.org/wifi

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