Community Submissions
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Adult Wrestling Club Coming to Central Pa.
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As the sport of wrestling continues to grow in popularity, interest among adults has also blossomed with many new adult wrestling clubs popping up across the country. When Kevin Glossner of Centre Hall set out to get involved in the sport, he found that his only option for adult wrestling was at Mat Return Wrestling,…
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St. Mark Lutheran to Host Coffee Hour for Veterans
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St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will host a coffee hour to thank and celebrate veterans and their families following its worship service on Sunday, Nov. 10. The church’s worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to attend just the coffee hour are invited to head down to the church’s Fellowship Room…
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Zeigler: County Government Can Do More to Support Affordable Housing
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By Robert Zeigler Regarding my decision to run for recorder of deeds in Centre County, my goal for this position was not to just be the office, but to also lead the office. From knocking on many doors, regardless of political affiliation, blighted properties and affordable housing come up as issues the people want addressed…
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Centre Foundation Awards More Than $139,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
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Centre Foundation recently selected 34 local organizations to receive grants totaling more than $139,000 from its annual Field-of-Interest grant program. Each September, organizations are encouraged to apply for funding from these 16 unique endowment funds, which were established by donors to support various causes and/or geographical areas in Centre County. The grants will fund a…
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St. Mark Hosts Free Coffee and Donuts for All Veterans
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All veterans are invited to to St. Mark Lutheran Church Snydertown any time between 8 and 11 a.m. Friday, Nov.11 for free coffee, donuts and time together. The event will be held in St. Mark’s Fellowship Room. Also, during its worship service on Sunday, Nov. 13, the church will include a special prayer litany for those…
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Arboretum at Penn State to Host Annual Pumpkin Festival
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UNIVERSITY PARK — A pumpkin-carving contest and lighted jack-o’-lantern display will highlight The Arboretum at Penn State’s annual Pumpkin Festival on Friday and Saturday. Festivities will take place in the Arboretum’s H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, at the corner of Bigler Road and East Park Avenue on the University Park campus. Admission and parking are free. …
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Nonprofit Colerain Center to Host Poetry and Song Garden Concert
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The Colerain Center for Education, Preservation and the Arts, a growing nonprofit near Spruce Creek, will bring together poetry and song on Sept. 11 for a unique outdoor concert. “Words and Music,” to be held at the Colerain Forges Mansion off state Route 45 in Huntingdon County, will pair four acclaimed Penn State poets with…
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Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Hires Sports Service Manager
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The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) this week announced the hiring of Jake Morelli as sports service manager. In this newly created position, Morelli will be responsible for the complete servicing of all sports groups and athletic tournaments that the HVAB has either secured for the area or is supporting in other ways, for the…
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‘Living with Dementia’ Series Offers Practical Strategies, Support and Resources for Care Partners
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Providing care and support to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias can often be a difficult and isolating experience. A new education series launching this fall through the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing’s Age-Friendly Care, PA initiative will offer practical tools, realistic tips, and community resources for care…
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Community Day Offers Activities to Celebrate and Learn How to Protect Marsh Creek in Howard
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The public is invited to a free, fun-filled Community Day on Saturday to connect with Marsh Creek and learn what they can do to improve its health. Marsh Creek Community Day, at the Romola Bible Church, 2280 Marsh Creek Road in Howard, will be held from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The day will…