April 2023
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Pa. Election 2023: A Complete Guide to the May 16 Primary
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Democrats and Republicans will consider a number of races during Pennsylvania’s primary election on May 16, while other voters may have contests to consider depending on where they live.
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Zapocalypse: What’d You Lose When the Lights Went Out?
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You probably know that in the event of a power outage or a whopper storm that could cause an outage, you should unplug your electronics. What you may not know is that you should also unplug appliances you may not think of as electronics, like washing machines, air conditioners – anything that’s got computer circuitry…
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‘You Can’t Pick and Choose What You’re Going to Compete in.’ James Franklin Talks NIL Efforts at Penn State
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Penn State coach James Franklin didn’t mince words on Tuesday evening when asked about the ongoing debate regarding Penn State’s financial investments into facilities and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), and the degree to which they should or should not increase. “I don’t think it really should be a discussion,” Franklin said. “I don’t think…
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Eggs-actly How Many? Churches Combine to Treat Local Kids with 20,000-Count Egg Hunt
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Maybe it was the largest Easter egg hunt in our community this year, maybe not. I’m sorry to admit I don’t have census statistics for Easter egg hunts in the Centre Region. But I will say this: the two-session egg hunt that was jointly sponsored by a pair of State College churches was certainly the…
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Centre County Seeking First Applicants for Elder Cottage Program
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Centre County is getting ready to offer a program for older adults to have affordable, independent housing while being close to family support. The county and housing partner the HOME Foundation are seeking the first applicants for the Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity, or ECHO, a program supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance…
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Fan Festival, Parking Info and More: Here’s What to Know for Penn State Football’s Blue-White Game
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Penn State football returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday for the annual Blue-White Game, a culmination of the Nittany Lions’ spring practice sessions and an opportunity for fans to get together for fun and to check out the team between seasons. The game kicks off at 2 p.m. After last year’s event changed up the…
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How Harrisburg Works: Pa. House Majority, Rules vs. Bills and Taxpayer Money for Twitter Blue
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Several special elections are on the horizon for the Pennsylvania House, but a rule change means Democrats will keep their “majority.”
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Making Your Time Count
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When was the last time you reached out to your parents, siblings, children, relatives or a good friend to plan and execute a special trip or event? This is your reminder to get it done! I’ve had the past two weeks circled on my calendar for a long time: a trip back to State College,…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add Corner to 2024 Class
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Penn State added more defensive depth to its 2024 recruiting class on Monday evening as three-star corner Antoine Belgrave-Shorter announced his verbal commitment. Belgrave-Shorter recently visited Penn State at the start of April on an unofficial visited and would select the Nittany Lions over Big Ten counterparts, Maryland, Wisconsin and Michigan State among other schools.…
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Bellefonte Drug Store Closing After 72 Years in Business
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A staple of downtown Bellefonte for more than seven decades is closing up shop this month. The last day of business for the pharmacy at Plumb’s Drug Store, 105 N. Allegheny St., will be Monday, April 17, while the retail portion of the store will be open for a short period after that to clear…