Centre County Gazette
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Shop Local for Pandemic-Friendly Gifts
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There’s no place like home for the holidays — especially in 2020. And more than ever, this is the year to support local businesses as we think about gifts our loved ones might appreciate during this unusual year. With this in mind, here are some ideas for pandemic-friendly gifts you can find clo
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Nearly 90 Percent of Centre Crest Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
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A Bellefonte senior-assisted living facility has confirmed that 145 of its residents have been identified as having active and confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 46 members of the facility’s staff have also tested positive for having active cases of the virus.
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Pets Bring Health and Well-Being Benefits for Older Adults
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For many people, pets can offer great companionship and especially during this time of self-isolation, that is important. At Foxdale Village, residents are able to have their pets in the community.
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County Looks to Start Senior Cottage Program
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Centre County is looking into a new grant program that would help seniors and their families stay close and each have a space of their own.
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Canceled Due to New COVID Restrictions
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Another local favorite event has been canceled due to COVID-19, as Bellefonte Victorian Christmas has announced it will take the year off.
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Amidst Pandemic, Food Bank Sees Increased Need for Thanksgiving Help
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Each year, the State College Food Bank works toward the goal that no one in Centre County goes without a Thanksgiving dinner. This year, with families struggling because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that goal was made all the more important.
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Scouting for Food Looks to Help Those in Need During a Difficult Time
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Every fall, local scouts from the Juniata Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America take to the neighborhoods of the region and ask people to donate food that will be distributed to people in need through local food banks and pantries.
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Centre County DA Launches Veterans Treatment Track
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In order to help veterans who may have ended up in the court system, Centre County has started a Veterans Treatment Track initiative that will assist them in getting the help they need.
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Penns Valley’s Sands, State College’s Bigger Win State Titles
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Penns Valley’s Colton Sands and State College’s Brady Bigger captured individual state cross country titles, while the Penns Valley girls team won the Class A team title and the State High girls team was second in Class AAA.
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Centre Film Festival Returns Virtually for Second Year
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The Centre Film Festival returns for a second year this weekend, but this time around it will be a little different.