November 2021
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A Turkey Trot and a Trip Back in Time
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The Thanksgiving break is over and everyone is back in State College. Our family was one of those who stayed around and celebrated the holiday here in Happy Valley. And […]
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State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff Tests Positive for COVID-19
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A Centre County state representative and the No. 2 Republican in the Pennsylvania House is quarantining at home after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. House Majority Leader […]
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Mascots Bring a Sense of Identity to Centre County High Schools, Even if Tales of Their Origins Can Be a Bit Fuzzy
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From high school gymnasiums to college football stadiums to professional sports venues, team mascots have become a beloved part of the spectator experience, bringing entertainment and a sense of team […]
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Centre County Adds 72 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 5,252 New Positives
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Centre County reported 72 new COVID-19 cases on Monday to increase its total to 22,736, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Among total cases 20,472 are confirmed and 2,264 […]
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Stahlman to Retire from Centre Region Active Adult Center
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Cindy Stahlman is stepping down from her role as supervisor of the Centre Region Active Adult Center, which she’s held for the last eight years. “It is bittersweet, but I […]
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James Franklin’s 100 Games and Penn State Contract: I Crunched the Numbers so You Don’t Have to
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This was a big week, both good and bad, for James Franklin and Penn State. Franklin, who is in his eighth season at PSU, signed a six-year contract extension, pushing […]
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Nature’s Ways: Witch-Hazel — the Last Pa. Native Plant to Flower Each Year
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One doesn’t typically expect to see plants flowering outdoors at the time of year — except maybe potted mums. The last native Pennsylvania plant to flower each year is the […]
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Centre County Adds 82 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,159 New Positives
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Centre County reported 82 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday to increase its total to 22,664, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Among total cases 20,428 are confirmed and 2,236 […]
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Penn State Football: Handing Out the Grades Following the Nittany Lions’ Loss to Michigan State
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Well that happened. Penn State finishes off the year 7-5 heading into a bowl game with little in the way of positive vibes or good feelings. The Nittany Lions could […]
