Vincent Corso
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The Little Flat Fire Tower: A Must-See, Any Time of Year
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Rothrock State Forest is often said to be right in the Centre Region’s backyard. Indeed, it feels that way, with many trailheads and hiking trails less than 15 miles from the heart of State College. It is one of the reasons I love living here. Those who know me well won’t be surprised to see…
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Back in Blonde and Brewing
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When she opened The Blonde Bistro in downtown Bellefonte 12 years ago, owner Ciara Semack—she puts the blonde in Blonde Bistro—was glad to provide a comfy atmosphere where customers could enjoy her homemade from-scratch menu. But she never thought she would be adding house-made beer to her offering. Well, after a second move in three…
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Centre of Adventure: Exploring Shingletown Gap and the Famous Roman Tower
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As we head into the coldest part of winter, most people probably are not thinking about hiking, but there is something about getting out in the woods during the colder months that really makes me happy. Maybe it is the quietness of the woods when there is snow on the ground, making one feel like…
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Giving Some Holiday Cheer: Gift Ideas for the Craft Beverage Lover in Your Life
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Every year, when I gather with my family for the holidays, there is always a special gift under the tree for me. It is never wrapped in an elegant way, maybe just a bow on top, but what is inside is a wonderful surprise—six surprises to be exact. Yes, it is a mixed six-pack filled…
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Dead Canary Brewing Opens in Philipsburg
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PHILIPSBURG — After more than eight decades, Philipsburg again has a working, brewing brewery. On Oct. 29, the doors were officially opened to the public at The Dead Canary Brewing Company. Housed in the restored Hoffer Building at 5 N. Front St., the micro-brewery’s owners said they hope to fill a void that has been…
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Zeno’s Celebrates a Half Century Directly Above the Center of the Earth
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Long before there were craft beverage producers all over Centre County, Zeno’s Pub was one of the places where Penn Staters and townies alike went to learn about the world of good beer and local music. Located, as the saying goes, directly above the center of the earth, at the State College/Penn State nexus of…
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Harris, Scholton Recognized as CIT Officers of the Year
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A 911 dispatcher who helped a suicidal caller and a police officer who assisted a juvenile during a mental health crisis were recently honored by Centre County. Trevor Harris from Centre County 9-1-1 and State College Police Lt. Todd Scholton were recognized as CIT Officers of the Year during an Oct. 25 Board of Commissioners…
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Hospitality Industry Serves Up Happy Valley
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The hospitality industry is a big part of what makes Happy Valley so happy.
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Meet your next state senator
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Chris Dush will begin representing Centre County in December SENATOR CHRIS DUSH will begin representing part of Centre County in December when redistricting goes into effect. Beginning in December, for the first time since 1977, no person named Corman will be representing at least part of Centre County as a state senator, and it has…
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Geisinger Asks to Withdraw Plans for New College Township Clinic
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Geisinger Health System has requested to withdraw plans for its proposed new primary care clinic on Scenery Drive in College Township. In a Sept. 20 letter to the township, the health system said it is electing to cancel the project due to the hardships of the site. The final land development plan for the 15,400-square-foot…