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South hills students attend AccuWeather’s first annual code 2019 tech conference
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Information Technology students from all three campuses (State College, Altoona, Lewistown) of South Hills School of Business & Technology attended AccuWeather’s CODE 2019 Tech Conference at the Bryce Jordan Center recently. The students had opportunities to learn about software development and software engineering, as well as best practices, strategies, and ideas…
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Choral Society marks 70th anniversary with gala performance
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STATE COLLEGE — In 1997, the State College Choral Society performed Felix Mendelssohn’s choral masterpiece “Elijah,” with operatic great Sherrill Milnes in the role of the titular prophet, to “a richly deserved standing ovation,” according to a reviewer. This month, the Choral Society celebrates its 70th anniversary season with an encore performance of that…
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‘Greyest Show on Earth’ set for April 27
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STATE COLLEGE — From mysterious fortune tellers and tattooed ladies, to sad clowns and sideshow freaks, Lady Grey’s Lovelies are taking audiences to the circus at the upcoming cabaret. On April 27, join Lady Grey and friends in The Attic of The State Theatre for The Greyest Show on Earth. Show times are 8 p.m.…
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South Hills announces summer music series
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STATE COLLEGE — South Hills School of Business & Technology recently announced the lineup for the 30th annual Summer Music Picnic series. This summer-long series of concerts is sponsored by The Mazza Foundation for Education, and will feature artists such as Nittany Knights, Callanish, Sweet Adelines, and more. The community is invited to join…
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MVEDP approves loan to area manufacturer
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PHILIPSBURG — Officials of the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership announced through a press release the approval of a loan from its Revolving Loan Fund program to UMI Performance, Inc. A loan of $65,000 was approved to assist UMI with the acquisition of a property located in Chester Hill. “We are pleased to be…
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Kish Travel and Pixie Dust Wishes form magical partnership
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STATE COLLEGE — Kish Travel recently announced it has recently become the exclusive travel partner of Pixie Dust Wishes, a State College-based non-profit that grants Disney World wish trips to individuals with special needs/disabilities and their families. Pixie Dust Wishes has awarded 11 wishes since its inception in 2017. This year, it hopes to…
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Our Lady of Victory Catholic School takes top honors at Diocesan Forensics competition
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EBENSBURG — What do board games, tornadoes and field trips have in common? They are all topics that Our Lady of Victory Catholic School (OLVCS) seventh-grader Helena Sicree had to creatively speak about in order to win first place at the Diocesan Middle School Forensics competition. The competition was held on March 28…
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Restek wins Analytical Science Company of the Year
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PHILADELPHIA — The reviews are in and Restek is on top. According to a news release, leading independent science publisher SelectScience presented Restek with its Reviewers’ Choice Award for Analytical Science Company of the Year, in recognition of the high ratings and positive feedback it received from customers leaving laboratory product reviews on its…
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American weather icon says farewell as illustrious 51-year career comes to a close
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STATE COLLEGE — To tell the story of AccuWeather’s popular meteorologist Elliot Abrams, it’s best to begin at the end. His March 1 retirement marks the end of a 51-year broadcasting career for one of America’s most highly regarded weather forecasters — someone familiar to radio audiences in Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, Washington,…
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Reduce employee benefit costs with self-insurance
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Are you a business owner who is frustrated with your company’s rising health insurance costs? Do you feel blind-sided every year by big premium increases that are largely unexplained? Would you like advanced notice about employees’ healthcare usage and have the opportunity to adjust your benefit plans accordingly? If you answered yes to any…