Vincent Corso
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‘Crazy Jake’ to Retire, Close Stover’s Furniture After 48 Years in Business
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Forty-eight years ago, Gary Stover started a business out of his house in the small town of Smullton, and it grew from there. After moves to Millheim and two different locations in State College, it is now time for him to retire and close the doors at Stover’s Furniture for good. On Wednesday, his 76th…
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YMCA and CenClear Hope to Grow More Than Food on ‘The Farm’
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PHILIPSBURG — For years the YMCA of Centre County has worked to fight food insecurity and hunger in the area. As food prices continue to rise, a new joint effort of the YMCA and CenClear is teaching children and families how to grow their own food on The Farm. “The old saying goes, teach a…
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Nittany Valley Creamery Serves Up Ice Cream Right on the Farm
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HOWARD — Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day, and the people at Nittany Valley Creamery are serving it up straight from the farm at the newly constructed Dairy Barn. The creamery, 5565 Jacksonville Road, opened the new ice cream stand and store this spring at the end of the farm lane. With…
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‘Dangerous’ Bellefonte Intersection to Be Studied
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BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Borough is going to request PennDOT complete a traffic study for the busy intersection at Zion Road and South Parkview Boulevard. With its close location to Bellefonte Area High School and Interstate 99, the “dangerous” intersection has been a concern for residents and motorists alike for several years. More than 200 citizens…
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Spirits of Happy Valley: For First Time, Arts Festival Is Offering a Taste of Local Craft Beverages
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Much like a painter who meticulously makes every brush stroke just right, or a woodworker who tirelessly shapes their work into the perfect piece for your home, all around Centre County, local beverage makers are perfecting their craft for the public to enjoy. From wine makers who select each blend from grapes grown right here…
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Moms Know Best: Local Women Look to Make Connections on Campus
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Once a week, Sue Jackson and Lori Rose find a place to sit on Penn State’s campus and do what comes natural to them — be moms. With a sign that reads, “Ask a mom” and a fresh batch of cookies, the seasoned mothers — each with kids who graduated or are currently attending Penn…
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Local Couple Wins Prestigious Ridler Award for ’31 Chevy Coupe
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In February, longtime custom car enthusiasts Rick and Patty Bird, of Bellefonte, took their 1931 Chevy Coupe, nicknamed “Sho Bird,” to the Detroit Autorama — also known as The World’s Greatest Hot Road Show — hoping to place in the Great 8, for the top eight cars in the show They did even better than…
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Seeking Answers: Apple Hill Antiques Still Puzzled Over Building Sale
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Up at 169 Gerald St., College Township, in a building that was once a roller-skating rink, 45 individual antique dealers have long called Apple Hill Antiques home. Customers come from near and far to the store that operates as a de facto cooperative to find unique collectables, antiques, art and more. Now, after two and…
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Commissioners Approve $40 Million in Bonds for Renovations to Former Centre Crest Building, Other Facilities
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The former Centre Crest building in Bellefonte is one step closer to a needed facelift that will repurpose the building for county use after Centre County Commissioners approved an ordinance on June 14 that will finance the project. The ordinance authorized the issuance of $40 million in general obligation bonds to fund certain capital project…
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Community Responds to Help Longtime Kennel Owner Recoup Funds After Billing Glitch
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BELLEFONTE — Lyons Kennels owner Gerald Lyons was not too worried when a credit card machine glitch back in March and April caused close to 200 transactions not processing, potentially costing the business thousands of dollars. After more than 60 years of providing a wide variety of pet services and helping the community in many…