Community Letters
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Letter: Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Casino
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The deadline for registering to present your views on the Category 4 casino proposed for Nittany Mall is noon on Thursday, Aug, 12. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) will conduct a Public Input Hearing at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16th at the Penn Stater Conference Center. This hearing is your opportunity to voice your…
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Letter: ‘Republicans Posing as Democrats’
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The following is response to a letter written by Dianne Gregg, advisor of Jim Leous; a paid political ad released by Ronald Filippelli and Cathy Dauler; and the most recent State College Borough Council work session. “I too, am America.” Langston Hughes, a renowned author, activist and poet, wrote these words in 1926 to speak on…
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Letter: Anderson Is the Right Choice for SCASD School Board
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I urge all voters in the State College Area School District to support Deborah Anderson for school board. I have known Deborah for 10 years, and am familiar with her work on various school committees related to academics and athletics. She is a tireless volunteer, collaborative team-player, and informed parent prepared to serve the best…
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Letter: What ‘Defund the Police’ Really Means
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Everybody wants to feel safe and has the right to feel safe. Many of us associate safety with the police, but some do not. This creates a tension as those who feel safe and protected by the police are afraid that safety will disappear if there aren’t as many police. Recent examples of police brutality…
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Letter: Vote to Return Katherine Yeaple to State College Borough Council
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State College Borough Councilwoman Katherine Yeaple has proven herself to be a thoughtful assessor of the needs of our community. She is a woman of integrity who listens and considers all sides of an issue. Currently, she is the only person of color on council. Not a grandstander or one-issue politician, Councilwoman Yeaple promotes solutions…
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Letter: Patton Township Supervisors Urge Support for Bill Allowing Local Radar Speed Enforcement
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The Patton Township Board of Supervisors asks Centre County residents to join us in urging our state representatives to support House Bill 606 which would permit our municipal police officers to use radar for speed enforcement after appropriate training. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country that does not allow for local use of…
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Letter: Elect Candidates That Bring Leadership and Experience to State College Borough Government
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The May 18 primary election in State College Borough has several well qualified candidates running for borough council and mayor. Cathy Dauler, Ron Filippelli and Katherine Yeaple will bring substantial local government knowledge and experience to the council job. They are not single-issue candidates and have demonstrated in the past their ability to listen to…
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Letter: Township Should Bill Businesses for Traffic Control
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Dear Patton Township Supervisors: I sent this letter via e-mail to you on Saturday, January 30, but received no replies from any of you, so I am submitting it as an open letter for community consideration. I recently read a Centre County Gazette article, published on StateCollege.com, about traffic congestion along North Atherton Street from…
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Letter: Hold Rep. Thompson Accountable
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My husband and I look forward to traveling the country again this year, after vaccinations and the return of tourist sites and attractions. We had planned to visit many areas within our home state of Pennsylvania initially, as we believe there are wonderful places to see and much to learn about the Keystone state. Unfortunately,…
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Letter: Vaccinate First Responders During Phase 1A
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I am thrilled that so many in our community are anxious to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The enthusiasm to fill the limited vaccination slots makes me hopeful that Summer 2021 might be a more normal one. However… My husband is an Alpha Fire Company volunteer and has been risking virus exposure throughout the entire pandemic.…