Connie Cousins
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Pixie Dust Wishes presents another Disney World trip
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STATE COLLEGE — On April 13, the nonprofit Pixie Dust Wishes had the privilege of presenting a wish to its fourth recipient during intermission of State High’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ production at the Playhouse Theater on Penn State’s campus. Pixie Dust Wishes formed last year with the intention of providing trips to Disney…
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Interfaith Human Services celebrates 50 years
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STATE COLLEGE — On April 12, Interfaith Human Services paid tribute to some of the people who founded the organization 50 years ago. Staff, guests, dignitaries, volunteers and friends of IHS met at Foxdale Village for an afternoon of accolades and appetizers. Wendy Vinhage, executive director of IHS, welcomed the guests and thanked those…
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They Met at the Centre Region Senior Center, and Now They’ll Get Married There
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The couple met at the Centre Region Senior Center in 2015, when it was located on Fraser Street in State College. They felt it was only right to hold their wedding at the center, which is now located in the Nittany Mall and known as the Centre Region Active Adult Center.
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Centre County Library Welcomes New Executive Director
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On April 2, Denise Sticha took the reins as executive director of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. She comes to Bellefonte from her previous position as system administrator of Berks County Public Libraries.
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Sticha named executive director at Centre County Library
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BELLEFONTE — On April 2, Denise Sticha took the reins as executive director of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. She comes to Bellefonte from her previous position as system administrator of Berks County Public Libraries. Prior to her six years in Berks County, Sticha served as executive director at Westmoreland County Federated…
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Senior center to host June 6 wedding
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STATE COLLEGE — “She noticed me first,” said Doug Mason, when asked about his upcoming wedding. “I’m more of a reader and computer guy, so I was not seeing her for a while.” “He finally noticed me, though,” said bride-to-be Sonja Ghaner, laughing. The couple met at the Centre Region Senior Center in…
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A Flower Basket to host ribbon-cutting ceremony
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BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte business A Flower Basket is celebrating the change of ownership with a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a ribbon-cutting event at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14. The Flower Basket is located at 633 E. Howard St. Susan and Craig Munnell, who bought the business in September 2017,…
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New Candy Store Opens in Bellefonte
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Chuck Kormanski is hoping that his new store at 125 W. Bishop St. will prove to be a sweet treat for Bellefonte and the surrounding area. Pappy Chuck’s Candy Shoppe, named for the way his grandchildren address him, opened April 2.
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At 86, Duck’s Sheet Metal Owner Still Working to Make Customers Happy
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A power drill hung here, a hammer hung there. After 57 years of collecting, the longtime sheet metal worker has built up quite a tool collection. And, at 86 years old, he’s still at it every day.
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Duck’s Sheet Metal owner still working at age 86
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STATE COLLEGE — His business may look a bit like a mess, but Richard Duck knows where everything is. A power drill hung here, a hammer hung there. After 57 years of collecting, the longtime sheet metal worker has built up quite a tool collection. And, at 86 years old, he’s still at it…