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Centre County United Way Campaign Raises $1.19M
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Centre County United Way’s 2025 Campaign raised $1,193,695, the organization revealed during a celebration on Wednesday at Centre Care in College Township. The funds will support partner agency programs addressing food insecurity, housing stability, early childhood literacy, mental health and other essential health and human services throughout Centre County. “Behind that total are children receiving…
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State College YMCA AquaLions Win CenKey Swim League Championship
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The State College Area YMCA AquaLions captured the CenKey Swim League title after the 2026 championship competition on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the State College Y, the championships welcomed 501 youth swimmers from 10 teams across central Pennsylvania. The AquaLions, represented by 118 swimmers, emerged victorious with a team score of 2,783 to advance…
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‘A Taste of the Town’ Dinner to Benefit Osaze’s Heart Scholarship
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An upcoming fundraiser dinner featuring international flavors from local caterers, entertainment and a silent auction will support the 2026 Osaze’s Heart Community Service Scholarship. Organized by the Osaze’s Heart Scholarship Committee, “A Taste of the Town” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18 at the State College Municipal Building. The scholarship…
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Centre Region Townships Receive $540K in State Funds for Traffic Safety Improvements
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Two Centre Region townships will receive a combined $540,765 in state grant funding for transportation safety improvement projects, PennDOT announced on Tuesday. College Township and Ferguson Township were among 44 municipalities statewide awarded funds from a PennDOT’s Transportation Enhancements Grant Program, which is funded by fines collected from automated red light enforcement intersections in Philadelphia.…
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Mount Nittany Health Charity Ball to Benefit New Patient Tower
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation’s annual Charity Ball will bring together community members for an evening in support of the new patient tower scheduled to open at the medical center later this year. The 76th annual event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 14 at Brass 16823, 2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte. Guests…
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Applications Open for Centre County Tourism Grant Program
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The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Tourism Grant program, the Centre County tourism promotion agency announced on Monday. Offered in partnership with the Centre County Board of Commissioners, the program supports projects, events and initiatives that aim to boost tourism and overnight visitation to the county. Grants are funded…
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Fullington Offering Shuttle Service for Penn State Men’s Hockey Game at Beaver Stadium
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Fans will have another way to get to the Penn State men’s hockey team’s historic game at Beaver Stadium on Jan. 31. Fullington Trailways will operate multiple shuttle routes starting at 10 a.m., ahead of the 1 p.m. puck drop against Michigan State. Shuttles servicing multiple pickup points will run through the first period then…
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CATA to Offer Shuttle Service for Penn State Men’s Hockey Game at Beaver Stadium
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority will offer game day shuttle service for the Penn State men’s hockey team’s first game at Beaver Stadium on Jan. 31. Shuttle service from the Hills Plaza on South Atherton Street will begin at 10 a.m. ahead of the Nittany Lions’ 1 p.m. puck drop against Michigan State. The shuttle…
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Centre LGBT+ Seeks Sponsors for State College Pride 2026
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Centre LGBT+ has announced its call for sponsors for State College Pride 2026. The annual event celebrating community and advocating for LGBT+ rights is set for June 13, starting with a parade at 10 a.m. followed immediately by a festival. Now in its sixth year, State College Pride is expected to draw more than 7,000…
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ClearWater Conservancy, Harris Township Receive More Than $500K in State Funds for Environmental Projects
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A Centre Region municipality and a local nonprofit will receive a combined $518,600 in state grant funding to support three conservation, recreation and outdoor education projects. Harris Township and ClearWater Conservancy were awarded the funds on Monday from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program. ClearWater Conservancy received $383,600 for the…