November 2023
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Penn State Football: Franklin Talks Manny Diaz Retention, Lateral Moves
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Penn State head coach James Franklin talked on Monday afternoon about defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and the objectives of staff retention not far from the eventual start of the offseason. While Diaz has not been officially linked to any head coach opportunities just yet, it stands to reason that the former Miami head coach and…
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A Dying Man Won Release from Prison After Spotlight PA Highlighted His Case. It Shouldn’t Be That Hard, Advocates Say
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Data shows fewer than 50 people were released in the last 14 years under the current compassionate release law.
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Still Thankful and Counting the Blessings
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone — with an emphasis on “thanks.” I hope that today’s column will inspire you to take intentional quiet time to do an accounting of all the blessings in your life. I know some of you already do this on a daily basis, so keep up the good work. I also know that…
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Will Your Local Property Tax Increase in 2024? Here’s a Look at What’s Proposed in Centre Region Municipalities
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It’s budget season, and as local municipalities get ready to adopt fiscal plans for 2024, they also will be setting real estate tax rates for the new year. Among the six Centre Region municipalities — State College Borough and College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris and Patton townships — two have tax increases in their proposed 2024…
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Penn State Football: Franklin Expects Allar Back for Michigan State Clash
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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is expected to be healthy enough to play on Friday when the Nittany Lions take on Michigan State at Ford Field in Detroit, coach James Franklin said on Monday afternoon. Allar left the field this past Saturday early in the second half against Rutgers with an apparent right shoulder or…
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Sheetz Lowers Price of Unleaded 88 Gas to $1.99 Per Gallon for Thanksgiving Week
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Sheetz is celebrating Thanksgiving week by offering travelers a reduced price on some gas. Now through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, Unleaded 88 gas is $1.99 per gallon at all Sheetz locations that carry that fuel grade. Unleaded 88 is approved by the U.S. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in all model year…
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How a Proposed Solar Project Prompted Rush Township to Face Its Mining Past
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A solar developer wants to put an array on 1,500 acres in Rush Township, but elected leaders don’t want the project to deter future reclamation.
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Nature’s Ways: Norway Spruce — A Stately Naturalized Tree
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Norway spruce (Picea abies) is Europe’s most valuable conifer. It favors cooler climates and higher altitudes. This spruce is widely planted in North America — so much so that it has become naturalized in Pennsylvania and other northern states. It is very common to see a pair of the tall spruces standing guard in front…
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Deed Transfers
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The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information. RECORDED OCT. 23-27, 2023 HOWARD BOROUGH Irvin…
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Penn State Women’s Soccer Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals with Overtime Win Against St. Louis
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No. 2-seeded Penn State women’s soccer (16-2-4, 6-1-3 Big Ten) beat No. 6-seeded Saint Louis (19-3-2, 9-0-1 Atlantic 10) 4-3 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen on Sunday afternoon. The Nittany Lions jumped to a 2-0 start, then crawled their way back to a 4-3 victory in overtime on a sunny, windy day at…