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Centre LifeLink EMS Re-Accredited for 26th Year
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Centre LifeLink EMS has been re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) for its compliance with national standards of excellence. This year’s accreditation will be the 26th year, representing nine consecutive three-year terms, that Centre Lifelink EMS has been accredited. In Centre LifeLink’s onsite review, there were no deficiencies cited. With this…
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Moshannon Valley EMS Training and Ambulance Facility Moves Closer to Construction with $300,000 Grant
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A new ambulance and training facility in Centre County is moving closer to construction thanks to a major grant award. The county’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the award of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant in the amount of $300,000 to construct a new Moshannon Valley EMS facility in Rush…
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Reverse Car Drawing Will Pay Tribute to Dan Rallis
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This year’s Reverse Car Drawing figures to be an emotional evening. Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State will host its 15th annual Reverse Car Drawing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Over the course of the evening, the event will pay tribute to the late Dan Rallis, who…
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The Flourishing World of Agritourism in Central PA
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As the sun-kissed fields of Centre County come alive with vibrant blooms and nature’s rich bounty, it’s no wonder that agritourism is blooming in Pennsylvania. In recent years, this delightful fusion of agriculture and tourism has captivated the hearts of locals and travelers alike, offering unique experiences that bring people closer to the land while…
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Marzoni’s Set to Open State College Location
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Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing Co. is ready to open its first State College area restaurant. The Altoona-based restaurant and brewery’s newest location will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday at 1215 N. Atherton St. in the former TGI Friday’s building, according to a post Tuesday on the company’s Facebook page. With a motto of…
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State High’s Homecoming Parade Will Take a Different Route This Year. Here’s Why
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State College Area High School’s homecoming parade on Sept. 28 won’t be following its traditional route ending downtown at Memorial Field. Citing “concerns about safety and other issues,” the school district informed students and families last week that this year’s parade will instead start at State High and travel through the Holmes-Foster and Greentree neighborhoods…
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Local Girl Scout Gets the Gold with Playground Project
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BELLEFONTE — A local Girl Scout, Abby Weiser from Troop 40024, has achieved the Gold Award with a project that transformed St. John Catholic School’s parking lot in Bellefonte into an innovative playground she designed. The Gold Award is the highest distinction in Girl Scouts and is typically pursued by Seniors or Ambassadors. “For my…
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Student Farm to Host Annual Harvest Fest
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The annual Harvest Fest on the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sept. 14th. Harvest Fest is free and open to the public. The festival will feature a performance by local musicians Tyne and the Fastlyne, along with food samples by local chefs from Taproot…
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State College Seeking Feedback for Next Generation Mobility Plan
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State College is looking to get feedback on a wide-ranging mobility plan to improve multimodal transportation in the borough. The goal of the Next Generation Connectivity and Mobility Plan is to develop “strategies and capital improvement projects that will enhance the borough’s goal of developing a safe, reliable, efficient, integrated and connected multimodal transportation system,”…
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Three-Day Music Festival Bringing National, Local Acts to Penns Valley Farm
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Peace of Paradise Properties LLC is hosting the first Another World Music Festival, featuring national and local acts, artists and vendors, Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 17 in Woodward. The festival will take place at the Winkleblech Farm, 1104 Pine Creek Road. Tent and RV camping will be available on the festival grounds. Among…