Vincent Corso
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Proposed Campground Causes Concerns in Benner Township
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A conditional use hearing in Benner Township to approve the construction of a campground at the Bellefonte Airport was continued to next month after public concerns pushed the hearing past its allotted time on Monday. A standing-room-only crowd attended the meeting and, township secretary Sharon Royer said, there wasn’t enough time to get through everyone’s…
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A Year and a Half in, Solar Array Showing Its Worth for County
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BELLEFONTE — The solar array that powers the Centre County Correctional Facility went online last January and, the county commissioners said, it has been a success so far. Based on the recorded numbers since the array started generating power, the project is on track to save the county an expected $4.3 to $6.6 million over…
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Patton Township Reaches Solution for Pickleball Complaints
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After months of debate and public comment, Patton Township has reached a decision about the noise and traffic concerns surrounding pickleball courts at Green Hollow Park in Park Forest. During a special meeting on July 15, township supervisors moved to implement both short-term and long-term solutions to address the complaints made by some nearby residents…
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Mountaintop Area Medical Center to Close
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SNOW SHOE — The residents in the Snow Shoe community will soon have no option but to travel out of the area to receive medical care as the Mountaintop Area Medical Center plans to close by the end of August. The clinic, located at 402 E. Sycamore Road, Snow Shoe Township, is managed by Keystone…
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The Thousand Steps Trail Allows Hikers to Follow in the Footsteps of 1930s Quarry Workers
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There is a challenging hike down in Huntingdon County that may seem intimidating, but is well worth the effort. Even the name of the trail is somewhat daunting — Thousand Steps. That name is fitting – the trail consists of 1,037 rocky steps that were placed into the side of a mountain by quarry workers…
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Hard-Earned Success: It’s a Family Affair Among the Orchards at 814 Cider Works, on J.L. Farm and Cidery
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Over the past couple of years, it seems that at least 20 people have told me: “You have to check out 814 Cider Works. It is such a fun time.” These friends and acquaintances go on and on about how good the hard cider is and how I would love the atmosphere – sitting outside…
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open at Former Home D Location
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Cannabis company PharmaCann Inc. plans to open a Verilife medical marijuana dispensary at the former Home D Pizzeria location in College Township by the end of the year. The company is currently working to begin rehabilitation and construction of the building at 1820 S. Atherton St. after it receives final permit approvals from township officials.…
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Happy Valley Improv’s New Downtown Theater Is Built on Trust, Community and a Whole Lot of Laughter
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With everything we’ve been through over the past year and a half, who couldn’t use a good laugh? After all, nothing beats the sense of community that comes from being in a crowd of happy people, laughing together. Opening just in time for people to come together again this July, the Blue Brick Theatre, tucked…
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Skate Shop to Open in Downtown State College
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Growing up in State College, skateboarder Jake Johnson remembers wanting to have a space for local skaters to connect. Now Johnson is teaming with Clint Kunselman to open IQ Skate Shop at 118 S. Pugh St. On a hot July day, Johnson was working with some young skaters, getting the shop that was formerly Sadie’s…
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Millheim Festival to Showcase Art, Music, Food and ‘a Cool, Funky, Little Town’
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The inaugural Millheim WalkFest of Arts & Music — taking place Friday through Sunday — will bring 40 arts and craft vendors, six music stages and food trucks to a Penns Valley borough that is already known for its arts, music and food scene. The event came about after the cancelation of in-person activities for…