Vincent Corso
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Neighbor to Neighbor: ‘These People Matter’
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It takes a special kind of heart to help people that most of society does not want to think about, people looking for help with their most basic of needs: a meal when they are hungry, a safe place to rest their head at night, and warmth when they are cold.
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Neighbor to Neighbor: The Band Played On
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In a time of isolation and stress, finding a creative outlet has been a source of comfort for many. “When the shutdowns first started happening in the spring, it was amazing to see how people turned to the arts. From their homes, people were engaging in music, painting, and other creative pursuits, and arts…
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Salute to Veterans: A newly renovated bank on Spring Creek offers vets the chance to heal in nature
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Dr. Gerry Clair, a State College physician who passed away last year, knew the therapeutic nature of fishing. After all, being out in nature, listening to and watching the stream, and telling fish stories with like-minded friends sometimes is just what the doctor ordered. Clair served in the United States Navy and Air Force…
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Centre County Prepares for an Election Like No Other
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With an ongoing pandemic and a hotly-contested presidential race, Tuesday is shaping up to be an Election Day like no other.
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Heartache and Hope: The opioids crisis is hitting all too close to home in Centre County, but many are working to provide lifelines
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(Editor’s note: This article was first published in January 2019.) This is a story about addiction. It’s about people suffering and lives lost to opioids, heroin, and other drugs. It is a story that many people don’t think much about, because addiction is something that could never happen to them or anyone they…
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Walk-in Crisis Center Aims to Be a Place of Hope
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One of the first things a visitor notices on the wall of the Centre County Walk-in Crisis Center is a quilt-like banner from a Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk. The banner was made by people who had lost someone close to them because of suicide.
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New Walk-in Crisis Center aims to be a place of hope
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One of the first things a visitor notices on the wall of the Centre County Walk-in Crisis Center is a quilt-like banner from a Centre County Out of the Darkness Walk. The banner was made by people who had lost someone close to them because of suicide. Each square offers a message of hope…
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The new State College branch of the NAACP looks to give more voice to people of color
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A Juneteenth celebration was held June 19 in the Borough of State College, commemorating the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in 1865. While these celebrations are common elsewhere in the country, this was the first such event in State College. The ceremony, put together by the newly formed State College branch…
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Adventure Centre: As More People Look to the Outdoors for Entertainment, New Initiatives Enhance Area’s Standing as Recreation Hub
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When longtime road cyclist and outdoor recreation enthusiast Josh Stapleton started mountain biking with his two children, he quickly realized that while there is a wonderful, extensive trail system in nearby Rothrock State Forest, there weren’t many places for beginners to learn the sport.
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Adventure Centre: As more people look to the outdoors for entertainment, new initiatives are enhancing the area’s standing as a recreation hub
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When longtime road cyclist and outdoor recreation enthusiast Josh Stapleton started mountain biking with his two children, he quickly realized that while there is a wonderful, extensive trail system in nearby Rothrock State Forest, there weren’t many places for beginners to learn the sport. While the trails in the area are sought out by…