Vincent Corso
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Bellefonte Will Be Known as the Raiders, Board Votes to Drop ‘Red’ from Nickname
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BELLEFONTE — Beginning in 2021-22, Bellefonte Area School District will be known just as the Raiders. After months of debate that has divided a community, the school board voted 6-3 to drop the word “Red” from its official nickname during a special meeting on Wednesday. The name change comes two weeks after the board voted…
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Bellefonte Cruise Has Conditional Approval for Event
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BELLEFONTE — As many other Centre County summer festivals have announced plans to sit out another year because of concerns about COVID-19, the Historic Bellefonte Cruise is moving forward with safety in mind.
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State College Neighborhood Rallies to Save Park from Development
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A group of residents are rallying behind a small park in State College after a developer announced plans to construct a four-story affordable housing development that would encroach upon it.
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Remaking History: Bellefonte’s Gamble Mill Is Ready to Come Alive Again with a Restaurant, Bar and Rooms with a View
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A part of Bellefonte’s history will soon be alive and well again when the Gamble Mill opens to the public after being closed since 2015.
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Bellefonte Retires Red Raiders Mascot Imagery
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The Bellefonte Area School District has decided to retire the Red Raiders mascot imagery after months of debate and extensive research by the school district. Next up is a meeting to discuss and vote on the continued use of the Red Raiders nickname to represent the district. The Native American imagery and Red Raiders moniker…
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University Wine Company’s New Tasting Room Offers Sipping with an Expansive View
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It was just last fall that I was able to get an inside look at University Wine Company’s new location before it opened to the public. That was a fun day as I traveled around the county with my friend Celesta, hitting all the locations on the Central Pennsylvania Tasting Trail.
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Centre County Libraries Help Bridge Digital Divide
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If the pandemic has made one thing about modern life clear, it is that Wi-Fi is a necessity. From online education to Zoom meetings to digital commerce, the internet is now just a part of everyday life. But for some families in some parts of the Centre County, the infrastructure is still not there for…
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Gymnastics Academy Seeks Zoning Change to Locate in Patton Township
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A gymnastics and acrobatic arts studio is hoping to open in Patton Township, but first some zoning issues need to be resolved. Phoenix Academy of Performing Arts of Pennsylvania would like to use the vacant property at 118 Hawbaker Industrial Drive, formerly home to WESCO Lighting. The property is zoned industrial, which does not include…
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As COVID Numbers Rise, County Workers Remain Remote
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Citing the rising number of cases of COVID-19 and increased hospitalizations due to the virus in the county, Centre County government workers will remain in full-remote work status for at least another two weeks. If numbers don’t stabilize, it could be even longer. The county had hoped to move workers to a full-rotational model beginning…
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State Theatre to Start Hosting In-Person Events Again
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On April 4, COVID restrictions will be eased in Pennsylvania, allowing greater capacities at restaurants and other public places. But while movie theaters can operate at up to 75% capacity, event venues like The State Theatre are considered different and will bump from 15% to 25%. That change, and the hope that things will continue…