Centre County Gazette
The Centre County Gazette is Centre County’s only weekly, independent newspaper covering the news, sports, entertainment and events throughout the area.
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Scary money mistakes to avoid
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By ASH IDRISY Halloween is almost here. The candy, the costumes, the crisp fall air — but also the fun of being spooked just enough to get a little chill. When it comes to your money, though, the last thing you want is a scare. Let’s shine a flashlight into the dark corners of personal…
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What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
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Since the new school year began, there have been many students absent due to hand, foot and mouth disease — a common viral infection that typically affects children. “This is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contact with an infected persons nose throat and blister fluids as well feces,” said Karrie L. Kiskaddon, MD,…
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Local nutrition class to empower parents and caregiver
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BELLEFONTE – Proper nutrition is essential for healthy child development and for preventing future disease. Children need the right balance of calories and nutrients—not too little and not too much. Not enough calories and nutrients (undernutrition) can result in stunted growth while too many calories (overnutrition) can result in obesity. Yet despite the importance of…
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Horror Studies Center spotlights the genre’s history in Pa. and beyond
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This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Horror is as Pennsylvanian as scrapple. From the Gothic fiction of authors like Charles Brockden Brown and Edgar Allan Poe, to the creature features of George A. Romero and mindbenders of M.…
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Community Calendar
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Thursday, Oct. 23 Open House Food & Truck Festival CPI is hosting a Food Truck Festival and Open House at 540 Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap. Various food trucks are scheduled to participate throughout the day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Open House will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25…
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R-VOICE celebrates 40 years of supporting victims of interpersonal violence
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STATE COLLEGE — R-VOICE recently celebrated 40 years of supporting survivors, promoting advocacy, and educating the Penn State community on the prevention of power-based interpersonal violence. Sabrina Chapman, the Center’s first director, along with the Center’s second Director, Dr. Peggy Lorah, each served as director for 16 years and attended the celebration At the event,…
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Halloween Happenings
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Oct. 23 Food Truck Festival 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (Open House 4-7 p.m.) Central Pa. Institute 540 N. Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap Trick or Treat Trail Wizard of Oz-themed trick or treat trail, with photo booth, snacks and candy. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Juniper Village at Brookline Campus 1930 Cliffside Dr., State College Oct. 25 A…
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Local women launch children’s book
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BELLEFONTE — A new children’s book written and illustrated by two Centre County women is shining a light on the beauty of community and the everyday magic of small town living. Ellie Mae Explores: Hometown, written by Bellefonte-based author Ellen Matis and illustrated by State College artist Angie Bowman, officially launched earlier this month through…
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WOUNDED WARRIORS FREEDOM CAMP
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Tyrone Elks Lodge 212 recently hosted its Tenth Annual Wounded Warriors Freedom Camp at Camp Anderson, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Elks hosted a total of 18 wounded warriors at the event. This event was funded through an Elks National Foundation’s Beacon Grant in the amount of $2,500. Tyrone Elks’ Dan McClain is…
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Starseed Festival returns to Boalsburg
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BOALSBURG — The Starseed Festival will bring together mental and physical health practitioners, artists and crafters, and a little mystical fun Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 at Boal Hall. Billed as “a divine metaphysical expo for the cosmos,” the event is focused on holistic wellness, which includes mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual components, said organizer…
