Vincent Corso
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Bellefonte’s Undine Fire Co. Celebrating 150 Years
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BELLEFONTE — When Undine Volunteer Fire Co. was established 150 years ago, things looked a lot different in Bellefonte. But then, just as now, the company answered the call. “When you call the fire department they are going to come,” said Jack Shultz. Since 1974, Shultz has answered that call, serving as chief and president…
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Want to Explore Centre County on Two Wheels? CentreBike Has an App for That
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This past summer, after much deliberation, I finally bought myself a new gravel bike. This is my first “serious” bike, and I love it. Its versatility allows me to tackle both pavement and gravel roads, along with the occasional mild trail. Riding gives my creaky knees a break from all the pounding of running and…
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Exploring the Wetlands: An Outdoor Opportunity for Everyone
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Every moment I get to spend outdoors make me feel lucky. The time I spend with nature helps refresh my mind, uplift my soul, and rejuvenate my body. I feel grateful to live in an area with so many outdoor opportunities and that I am physically able get out on the trail often. It is…
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Bellefonte Borough Council Approves Ice Rink for Talleyrand Park
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Get your ice skates sharpened, Bellefonte — a temporary skating rink is in the works for Talleyrand Park. The rink has been in the minds of a group of local business owners for a few years with hopes of adding to the small-town charm of Bellefonte, representative Mark Dello Stritto said during a presentation to…
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CVIM Continues Evolving with Purchase of Larger Facility
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After a long search, Centre Volunteers in Medicine has found a new, and larger, home. And it needs it. As more and more residents of the community seek the no-cost dental and medical care provided by CVIM at its current Green Tech Drive location, common spaces are becoming overcrowded and limited caregiving space has gone…
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County Election Website Update Provides ‘Trust and Credibility,’ Officials Say
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With election day fast approaching, Centre County Commissioners got a run down of the updated county election website during an Oct. 19 board meeting. The update comes with a new domain name for the website after the county was granted the use of a .gov domain name from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said…
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Cranksgiving: Two-Wheeled Food Drive Rolls Out
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CentreBike is gearing up for turkey day with Cranksgiving, a food drive event on two wheels that supports the Centre County Youth Service Bureau by providing holiday meals for those in need. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Videon Central, 2171 Sandy Drive, State College. Bicycle riders will be…
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In Bellefonte Area School District, the Costs of Rebranding
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Last spring, Bellefonte Area School District voted on a change that effectively removed the color reference from the district’s athletic moniker — formerly the Red Raiders — and ceased the use of any Native American imagery associated with the former nickname. This month, the board got a glimpse of what those changes might cost the…
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Will a Roundabout Make Bellefonte Diamond Safer? Data Says It Might
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Bellefonte is considering two options to improve safety at the Diamond intersection of High and Allegheny streets. One of those options is transforming the intersection into a roundabout, which would drastically change the look of the heart of town. A roundabout may be a big, unwanted change for some in Bellefonte, but, according to PennDOT,…
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Gateway to Adventure: Friends of Rothrock State Forest Are Enhancing the Trail System at Musser Gap
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We are lucky here in the Centre Region to have so many outdoors opportunities that are just a stone’s throw away from our growing college town. Hop in a car and, in less than 15 minutes, hikers, bikers, horse riders, and runners can be at a trailhead to hit the byways of Rothrock State Forest.…