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Local Businesses, Leaders Honored at 2023 CBICC Awards
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County on Thursday honored seven companies and individuals whose efforts have propelled the region’s economic growth and enriched the local community. The 2023 Chamber Awards were presented at the CBICC’s annual awards celebration at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. “This year’s recipients embody the spirit…
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Schlow Library to Host Virtual Author Talks
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Literary giant John Irving, former U.S Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, bestselling author Ruth Ware and Emmy nominee John Stamos will be among the many virtual guests for Schlow Centre Region Library’s “Author Talk” series this fall. Brought to the Centre Region by the generosity of donations from the community, Schlow offers these online, interactive events…
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Houser Golf Tournament Raises $43,000 for Skills Foundation
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The 18th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 21 at Toftrees Resort raised more than $43,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA. The team of Gavin Howe, Shane Crawford, Vince Strugala and Bill Wilkinson, representing FNB Wealth Management in State College, claimed the championship with a score of…
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Scenes from the Centre County Grange Fair
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“The best days of summer” are in full swing with thousands converging on Grange Park in Centre Hall for the 149th Centre County Grange Fair. With many enjoying the the plethora of food vendors, activities, agricultural showcases, rides and music, here’s a look at scenes from Friday and Saturday highlighting some of the great things…
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Thousands Visit Downtown State College, Penn State as Arts Festival Gets Underway
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The 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts began in earnest on Thursday as the annual juried Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition got underway in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus. After Children and Youth Day kicked the festivities off on Wednesday, about 300 artists from throughout the country now will be showcasing…
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Centre LifeLink EMS Medical Director Receives Statewide Award for Leadership and Innovation
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Centre LifeLink EMS’ longtime medical director was honored this week with a statewide award for leadership and innovation. Dr. Clifford Neal received the 2023 David J. Lindstrom EMS Innovation Award on Monday from the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) and the Department of Health. Neal has been Centre LifeLink’s medical director for 24 years.…
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Community Members Sought to Assist with Primary Election Vote by Mail Center
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The Centre County Office of Elections is seeking community members to assist with counting mail-in and absentee ballot votes on primary election night. Individuals are needed starting at 8 p.m. until all ballots received are counted on May 16 in the vote by mail center, which will be located at the the Penn Stater Hotel…
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Three Students Take Top Prizes at Centre County National Civics Bee
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Three local middle school students earned top prizes at the National Civics Bee in Centre County on Monday and advanced to the statewide competition. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County hosted the event at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College in partnership with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business &…
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival Set for Downtown State College
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The inaugural APIDA Festival, a celebration of Asian Pacific American heritage, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza in downtown State College. Organized by the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Caucus at Penn State in partnership with the Borough of State College and…
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Applications Open for Arts Festival’s Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued the call for entries for its annual Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale. Part of the Children and Youth Day that kicks off the festival, the sidewalk sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, on South Allen Street in State…