Community
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The Original Waffle Shops: 5 Things You May Not Know
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Some long-lost relatives are coming to see you, and they’d also like to visit some special places in Happy Valley. Where should you take them? Of course, they’ll need to be photographed at the Lion Shrine—even if they’re fans of the SEC. And of course, they’ll need to sample Creamery ice cream—even if it is…
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Healthy Fall Habits for Centre County Moms: Nourishing Your Body and Prepping for the Busy Season Without Dieting
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As the crisp autumn air settles over Central PA, many moms find themselves juggling a whirlwind of responsibilities – from school drop-offs and after-school activities to work deadlines and holiday preparations. The idea of eating “perfectly” or following a strict routine can feel overwhelming and down right impossible. The good news? Staying healthy this fall…
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Rotary Celebrates 100 Years of Service in State College
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In October 1924, a group of State College professionals got together to establish the State College Rotary Club, joining a relatively young national organization that had been founded in Chicago in 1905 with the focus of “encouraging community connections based on friendship and service.”
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Wert’s Woodworking Is a Team Effort
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Retirement gave John Wert more time to do what he loved—crafting beautiful things out of wood with his grandfather’s tools—but he never imagined it would grow into the business it has become today.
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Tussey Mountain Owners Eye Facility Expansion and Renovations
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When new owners took over Tussey Mountain in Boalsburg two years ago, they knew there was much work to be done to improve a lodge and other buildings that haven’t seen many updates since the ski and recreation area opened in the 1960s. Now they’re in the preliminary stages of planning an expansion and renovation…
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Outdoor Art Inspires OLLI at Penn State Members
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The OLLI at Penn State Outdoor Art Group has their art on display in an exhibition through the end of September at the Allen Galley in Schlow Centre Region Library in State College
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Centre County 911 Dispatcher Honored for Helping Deliver Baby
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A Centre County 911 dispatcher was honored Tuesday for helping a mother and father through the late-night roadside delivery of their baby earlier this month. Keara Tice received a stork pin and citation at the Board of Commissioners meeting, where she also got to meet Everly, the baby she helped deliver over the phone, along…
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SCASD Board Authorizes Bidding for Mount Nittany Elementary Expansion and Renovation
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State College Area School District’s plan to renovate and expand Mount Nittany Elementary School to meet enrollment needs is moving closer to fruition. The school board on Monday voted 8-0 to grant permission to bid the project, which will include a 38,575-square-foot addition and renovations to 2,000 square feet of the existing building. Earlier this…
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The ‘Wow’ Experience at Carnegie House’s Grace Restaurant
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Nestled in the woods in Toftrees, the Carnegie House is a 21-one-room boutique inn offering elegant stays, activities and dining. Its restaurants, Grace and Stonehouse Pub, present diners with a variety of delectable options crafted by a team led by Executive Chef Paul Herceg.
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Centre LifeLink EMS Receives $175K State Grant for New Ambulance
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Centre LifeLink EMS has received a $175,000 state grant to purchase a new ambulance, the organization said on Monday. The funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development will be used toward the new vehicle, which has a total cost of more than $260,000. It will replace an ambulance that has been in service…