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A Centre County agency will receive $510,000 for water quality preservation and pollution reduction in two local watersheds, the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission announced on Friday. The Centre County Conservation District was awarded the funding from Conservation Excellence Grant Program for two projects aimed at mitigating runoff of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment in creeks that…

The Centre County Historical Society is looking to grow with the potential acquisition of a nearby property that would allow the organization to expand its offerings. CCHS is hoping to acquire the Esber property, 1011 E. College Ave., adjacent to the organization’s headquarters at the historic Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., Executive Director…

Efforts are underway to restore rail service to a Centre County historical site for tourism excursions. The Roland Curtin Foundation is seeking grant funding “for the reconstruction of rail elements” that were once present at Eagle Ironworks and Curtin Village near Milesburg, foundation president Sue Hannegan told the Centre County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.…

Nearly 30 people voiced concerns Tuesday night during a Centre Area Transportation Authority public hearing about potential service cuts in Bellefonte, Benner Township and Spring Township. While some questioned whether it is CATA or the municipalities at fault for the possible discontinuation or reduction of services beginning July 1, all said they want a solution…

The Centre County Library and Historical Museum is now accepting submissions for its 39th annual Young Author & Illustrator Contest. Entry is open until April 1 for all Centre County children in grades 1 through 6, including public, charter, private and home school students. See centrecountylibrary.org/youngauthor for procedures to submit entries. Held every year since…