Community
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Nittany Nannies Connects Families with Reliable Child Care
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STATE COLLEGE — After having her fifth child, Sarah Kuchta was overwhelmed. When she and her husband moved to State College 10 years ago, Kuchta said they fell in love with the community. The only problem was they struggled to find help. “We don’t have family here,” said Kuchta. “So I started looking for au…
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Mid-State Literacy Council to Offer Technology Class on Online Prescription Drug Resources
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St. Mark Lutheran Church in Howard will host a free technology class covering online prescription drug resources at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. The in-person class, which is designed for people 50 and older, is led by Mid-State Literacy Council in partnership with Senior Planet from AARP as part of a program to help…
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Pop Up Ave Outdoor Market Returns to Downtown State College
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South Fraser Street will be bustling with vendors, food, beer and live music this weekend as Pop Up Ave returns for its spring event in downtown State College. The curated outdoor maker and vintage market will take over the 100 block of South Fraser Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.…
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CBICC Hosts National Civics Bee
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To encourage local middle school students to understand the importance of, and engage with, civics in their communities, the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, hosted the National Civics Bee on April 18 in State College. “Civics education can uplift and empower our young…
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Local Historia: The Walter L. Main Circus Train Wreck Tragedy
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In the early morning hours of May 30, 1893, Engineer “Red” Cresswell attempted to bring Walter L. Main’s circus train—full of exotic animals, expert performers, employees, equipment and Main himself—down one of the most treacherous stretches of railroad in all of Pennsylvania. Despite his reservations about the ability to control the oversized railcars, pressures from…
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Bald Eagle Area Names New Superintendent
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The Bald Eagle Area School Board on Monday approved the district’s next superintendent. Christopher Santini will succeed Curtis Whitesel, who departed in early April after less than two years in the role to become superintendent at Hollidaysburg Area School District. Joseph Clapper is currently serving as interim superintendent. Santini’s five-year contract will begin on July…
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Extreme Adventure Starts Here
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Terrain, accessibility and community turn Happy Valley’s mountainscape into adrenaline-making magic
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Discover Centre County’s Scenic Trails
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Looking to get some fresh air this summer? Hiking around Centre County may be for you. In February, Rothrock Trails Alliance, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, held a public stakeholder meeting to discuss the expansion of trails in Rothrock State Forest. “Outdoor recreation can be spending time in the state…
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New Academic Support System in Place at State High
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A new three-tiered academic support system was put in place for this school year at State College Area High School. The program has seen over 2,000 visitors this past year. Centre County Report’s Eric Morris has more.
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Local Winery Launches Gourmet Food and Wine Pairing Event
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CENTRE HALL — For foodies and wine lovers, Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery’s newest pairing event provides the opportunity to enjoy fine dining and local wine. On Friday, April 12, the winery launched the first iteration of its monthly Friday Night Flights & Bites event. The event featured four wines paired with gourmet courses by…