Centre County Gazette
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A Recipe for History: Cookbook Shares the Stories of Centre Crest
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BELLEFONTE — Soon, Centre Crest will be moving to its new facility on Benner Pike in College Township, leaving behind the Bellefonte building it has called home for more than 80 years. And while the move is exciting for all involved, the book “Rooted & Growing Cookbook: A History of Centre Crest 1939-2020” shares…
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Veterans’ Affairs Office Adapts to Help Vets During the Pandemic
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Prior to the pandemic, the Centre County Veterans’ Affairs Office was seeing an increase in the number of veterans and eligible dependents who were reaching out to the office for assistance in applying for federal, state and county benefits. With the added difficulties brought on by the pandemic,
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Bryce Jordan Center Transforms into Polling Place
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The Bryce Jordan Center, more known for hosting sports and concerts, turned into a polling place on Tuesday.
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Polling Places Busy in State College as Election Day Gets Underway
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All eyes are on Pennsylvania today as residents head out for in-person voting in the 2020 general election.
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Virtual Event Offers Safe Alternative for Halloween
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While many traditional Halloween events are not happening this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, local families are still invited to dress up, carve some pumpkins, share some recipes, dance, and have a good time during a virtual event to be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Oct. 27).
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Football Fans, Police Ready for Strange Season to Begin in State College
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By Caitlyn Frolo | Centre County Report With COVID-19 restrictions in effect in State College, the days of daylong football watch parties, packed sports bars and tailgates may be gone, at least for this year. But Penn State students know some will push the boundaries. ‘This going to be obviously the…
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Boalsburg Heritage Museum Renovations Build on the Past While Looking to the Future
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By Grace Bradley | Centre County Report The Boalsburg Heritage Museum aims to bring the rich history of the village to the community, but like many other places, COVID-19 has caused hard times. According to a survey by the American Alliance of Museums, one-third of museums are shutting down for good because of the…
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Philipsburg Farmer’s Market to Feature Special Crafter’s Fair This Weekend
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The Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation (PRC) is adding a special element to its farmer’s market this Saturday, Oct. 17: a crafter’s fair featuring handmade items.
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POW/MIA Bracelet Found in Arkansas Is a Sign of Hope to Family of Missing Air Force Major from Bellefonte
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After John Morgan bought a house in Jasper, Ark., from his parents two years ago, he started rummaging through some old knickknacks they left behind. While doing so, a certain bracelet caught his eye.
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Centre County Courthouse in Need of New Sound System
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The sound system in courtroom one has been “hanging on by a thread for some time,” said Centre County administrator Margaret Gray. That thread has snapped, and the county is rearranging some funds to provide the needed feature in the courtroom. “The court administration finds itself in a dilemma because the sound system in…