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State High Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
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A State College Area High School senior has been awarded one of the nation’s most distinguished student honors. Prithvi Narayanan is one of just 161 high school seniors nationwide to be named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects students annually for the recognition based on academic success and…
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Centre Gives Raises Another Record Total for Local Nonprofits
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Centre Gives wrapped up on Thursday night with another record total raised for local nonprofit organizations. Centre Foundation’s 13th annual 36-hour online giving event brought in $2,493,819 through 16,577 gifts to more than 200 participating nonprofits. The total eclipses the previous high of $2,316,315 set in 2023. “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response and…
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This Year’s Happy Valley Mom of the Year Has Helped Thousands to Breastfeeding Breakthroughs
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It was well over a year ago when State College veterinarian Erin Hartzler sent me a recommendation. According to Hartzler, I should choose a woman named Karen Foard as my “Mother of the Year” for 2023. And indeed, this suggestion was a great one. As I knew then and know much better now, Karen Foard…
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Help Stamp Out Hunger in May
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The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, led by letter carriers, will occur on Saturday, May 11. Community members are requested to leave non-perishable food items in their mailbox on the day of the drive for letter carriers and volunteers to pick up. All collected donations will be distributed to a local food bank in…
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Penn State Arboretum Seeks Volunteers for ‘Palmer Plant-Out’ at New Art Museum
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The Arboretum at Penn State is seeking hundreds of volunteers to help with the planting of more than 100,000 flowering perennial plants and grasses around the new Palmer Museum of Art ahead of its opening next month. The new Palmer Museum, located on the Arboretum grounds, is scheduled to open to the public on June…
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Centre Gives Fest Moves Indoors
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With rain in the forecast, Centre Gives Fest is moving to a new location on Thursday. The festival celebrating the final hours of Centre Foundation’s annual two-day online giving event will now be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the newly opened Brass 16823, located at Titan Energy Park, 2042 Axemann Road in Bellefonte.…
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AAUW State College Used Book Sale Returns for 62nd Year
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Over the past 10 months, the State College branch of the American Association of University Women has collected book donations from community members to use at its annual Used Book Sale. The sale will occur for its 62nd year from Saturday, May 11, to Tuesday, May 14, at the Penn State Snider Ag Arena. AAUW is…
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Treweek Appointed Principal at Ferguson Township Elementary School
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A veteran Centre County educator will be the next principal at Ferguson Township Elementary School. The State College Area School Board on Monday approved Kara Treweek to take on the role following the retirement of current principal Shelly Buckholtz in June. Treweek, who has been with SCASD since 2018, has been dean of students at…
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SCASD Board Approves New Principal at Mount Nittany Elementary School
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A Penn State alumna is returning to the State College area to lead Mount Nittany Elementary School. The State College School Board on Monday approved Beth Solensky as the new principal at the elementary school in College Township. She will succeed current principal Mark Feldman, who is retiring in June. Solensky heads to SCASD from…
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Jana Marie Foundation Hosting Mental Health Awareness Month Events
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With Mental Health Awareness Month in full swing, Jana Marie Foundation is planning a host of events to promote mental well-being and resilience within the community. The State College-based nonprofit will offer a series programs designed to spark conversations, foster connections and empower individuals to prioritize their mental health. Throughout May, Jana Marie Foundation is…