Community
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Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Awards Recognize Excellence in Hospitality Industry
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The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) on Tuesday honored several local hospitality community standouts at the second annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards. Nearly 200 tourism and hospitality employees and leaders attended the celebration at Titan Hollow in Bellefonte to recognize excellence in the local food and beverage, and lodging industries. “All hospitality positions — from…
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State Grants Sought to Move Kepler Pool Rebuild Forward
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Organizers of a long-needed rebuild of Kepler Pool in Bellefonte are hoping for a nearly $1 million state grant to help move the project forward. Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution supporting a request for $999,998 from the Statewide Local Share Assessment funds administered by the Commonwealth Finance Authority to…
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Light Up Night to Kick Off Holiday Season in State College
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State College will welcome the start of the holiday season on Thursday in a winter carnival atmosphere with a visit from Santa, reindeer, the tree lighting and artisan market and much more. The fourth annual Light Up Night hosted by the Downtown State College Improvement District will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at…
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Mr. Hot Dog & More Closing After Nearly 4 Decades in Business Near Bellefonte
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A Bellefonte-area restaurant is closing its doors after 37 years in business. Mr. Hot Dog & More, 807 Pleasantview Boulevard, will close effective Nov. 22, owners Jim, Sandy and Jeramy Condo wrote in a Facebook post. “This decision has not been taken lightly, and we sincerely appreciate the support and patronage you have extended to…
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State High Thespians to Perform World Premiere Stage Adaptation of ‘Wishtree’
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State High Thespians will present the world premiere stage adaptation of “Wishtree,” Nov. 16-19 in the State College Area High School Performing Arts Center, 650 Westerly Parkway. An oak tree and a crow help their neighbors embrace their differences in this story, originally written as a novel by New York Times-bestselling author Katherine Applegate and adapted for the…
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Pulling for Veterans: Clay Shoot Has Raised Nearly $900,000 for PA Wounded Warriors
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Since 2014, two local companies have been working together to quietly raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help Pennsylvania-based veterans in need. Joe Leahey, vice president of G.M. McCrossin Inc., and Adam Houseknecht, president and owner of Best Line Equipment, got to know each other through collaborating on construction projects over the years and…
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Tyler Gum: Achieving ‘Aha!’ Moments at the Military Museum
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Tyler Gum applies a trusted litmus test while leading the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg. “If your barometer is ‘Can you explain what you’re doing or what you’re going to do to a Gold Star Family [who lost a loved one during military service] and feel good about it,’ then that passes the test,” says…
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Ma’aM to Celebrate Debut Album, Kick Off Tour at State Theatre
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State College-based band Ma’am will celebrate the release of their debut album and kick off their upcoming tour with a special show on Saturday at The State Theatre. The cowpunk rockers will be joined by special guests Old Lady and Phil Spector’s Gun. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Lowercase DJ-ing in the lobby and…
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State College Faith Leaders Host Vigil for Peace in Israel and Gaza
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Community members gathered Monday evening at the Allen Street Gates in State College for a vigil for peace in Israel and Gaza. “Lights for Peace in Israel and Gaza” was organized by local faith congregations and leaders. The three historic peace churches — University Mennonite Church, State College Friends Meeting and University Baptist and Brethren…
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Downtown State College Waffle Shop Reopens After Fire
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The Waffle Shop in downtown State College has reopened after being closed for nearly a month following a fire. The popular breakfast spot at 364 E. College Ave. had a grand reopening on Sunday. Alpha Fire Company responded at about 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 10 after smoke was seen coming from the building. Crews found…