Vincent Corso
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$3 Million Grant Boosts CVIM’s New Facility
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Centre Volunteers in Medicine will use a $3 million state grant to help with the cost of updating its new facility. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project funding was approved by Centre County commissioners during an Oct. 11 meeting and will be matched with $3,141,925 by CVIM as it renovates a property purchased last year on…
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Kepler Pool in Bellefonte May Open Summer 2023
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BELLEFONTE — Through a lot of hard work, Kepler Pool is close to being saved. The Nittany Valley Joint Recreation Authority has a goal of having the pool open for at least part of the next summer swim season after being closed for two years. State grants and donations have made a big splash for…
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‘Roll On, Raiders’: Bellefonte Mayor Wants to Use Water Tower to Boost School, Community Pride
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With hopes of bolstering both community and school pride, Bellefonte Mayor Buddy Johnson is working to have the Bellefonte Area School District slogan, “Roll on, Raiders,” displayed on the Bellefonte water tower. He just needs to a little more support to make it happen. The tower, which is borough property, stands tall over Rogers Stadium,…
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Company Looks for Grant to Expand Broadband in County
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A fiber optic network company is looking for a federal grant to expands its network across the commonwealth, which would have a significant impact on folks in Centre County who lack high-speed internet access. FirstLight, which owns 1,800 miles of fiber optic network that connects the colleges in the state system of higher education, asked…
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Brewery Looks to Be Part of ‘Cool Future’ in Philipsburg
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The team starting up The Dead Canary Brewing Company hopes to fill a void that has been missing in Philipsburg for roughly 80 years when the microbrewery opens this fall. According to them, that is the last time a brewery operated in the old mountain town. During those 80 years, Philipsburg has seen its share…
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A Way to Grow: Way Fruit Farm Extends Its Roots
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Over the years, Way Fruit Farm has become a Centre County tradition. The family farm has been part of the community for nearly 200 years. Nowadays, families and friends from around the region know to pack up and travel out to 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda, if they want to get a little taste…
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Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Three New Homes in Centre County
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On Thursday afternoon, three families will celebrate reaching the most American of dreams — having a home to call their own. A Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County dedication ceremony is scheduled to honor both the homeowners having safe and affordable housing, and the volunteers who gave more than 8,000 hours of their time…
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Take a Walk in Penn’s Woods
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On the first Sunday of October, groups from around the state will be getting out to explore the vast forests of Pennsylvania. Since 2017, the day has been set aside for Walk in Penn’s Woods Day, an event brought together by a statewide partnership that encourages groups to host hikes around the state. According to…
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New Softball Field Under Construction at Bald Eagle Area
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WINGATE — Come spring, the girls on the varsity softball team at Bald Eagle Area High School will no longer have to head out on the bus for practice. They won’t have to miss class time to travel for home games. And hopefully they will draw bigger crowds to cheer them on. Finally, the girls in…
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Size Matters in Centre County: Commissioners Support Limiting Truck Size
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BELLEFONTE — Size does matter in Centre County. And because of that fact, the Centre County Board of Commissioners agreed to show support for the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, a national group working toward legislation that would limit the size of rigs on the road. With two interstates running through the local mountains — both…