Community
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Free Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion to Explore Pardon System and Its Impacts
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The Pardon Project of Centre County will host a screening of a new documentary exploring the pardon system and the stories of people in it on Wednesday at The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave., State College. The screening of “Pardon Me,” will begin at 7 p.m. A reception with light refreshments will begin at…
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State College Food Bank Launches $3 Million Campaign to Meet Community’s Growing Needs
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The State College Food Bank this week launched the public phase of a $3 million capital campaign as it prepares to move to a new and larger home that will meet the local community’s growing needs. Having long outgrown its current space at 1321 S. Atherton St., the food bank last year acquired the property…
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Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley Generated $4.4 Million for Local Economy, Report Says
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The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley was a boon for the Centre County economy, according to information released Monday by the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance. The July 2 event generated $4.4 million for the local economy, with an estimated 7,170 room nights over the course of three to four nights, the HVSEA…
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Renaissance Fund Honors Edgar and Barbara Farmer
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Renaissance Fund honorees Edgar and Barbara Farmer strive to help others reach their potential.
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$1.1 Million in State Funding Awarded to Centre County Recreation and Conservation Projects
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Five recreation and conservation projects in Centre County will receive a combined $1.1 million in state grants, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced this week. The grants are among $52 million awarded to more than 225 projects statewide this fall through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program. “These projects will fund critical improvements to…
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Burnaford Stepping Down as Bellefonte Area Superintendent in 2024
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Bellefonte Area School District will be searching for a new superintendent in the coming months. Superintendent Tammie Burnaford has informed the school board that she will not seek a new contract or extension when her current one expires on June 30, 2024, she wrote in a message to district families on Friday. “A new superintendent…
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New Dog Training School Opens in Lemont
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A new dog training school has opened in Lemont. Auntie G’s Dog Training School is located at 908 Pike Street, next to Mayes Memorial and across the street from Café Lemont. For owner and lead instructor Andrea Minasian, the school is a longtime dream come true.. “I have been a dog training professionally for over…
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Arboretum at Penn State to Celebrate Fall with Pumpkin Festival
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More than 600 jack-o’-lanterns, 200 gallons of hot chocolate and plenty of entertainment await an anticipated 20,000 visitors at this weekend’s Pumpkin Festival hosted by The Arboretum at Penn State The annual fall festival will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Centre Region COG, League of Women Voters to Host Sustainable Centre County Happy Hour
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The Centre Region Council of Governments and the League of Women Voters of Centre County are hosting a happy hour event on Wednesday, Oct. 11, to discuss local environmental sustainability. The free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Boal City Brewing, 281 Old Boalsburg Road. In the first hour, community members…
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State College Area Roller Derby Set to Host Halloween-Themed Thriller
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State College Area Roller Derby (SCAR) will have a spooky face-off with Frederick Roller Derby (FRD) on Saturday. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for the 5 p.m. first whistle at the C3 Sports Complex, 200 Ellis Place, State College. Tickets are $10 and children under the age of 10 will receive free admission. Attendees…