Community
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Local Historia: Daring to Fly ‘Hell Stretch’
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It’s the early hours of an unusually warm, dry June Saturday—perfect conditions for testing the U.S. Airmail’s experimental night flights. The difficulties of flying, especially the “Hell Stretch” above the Allegheny Front, are well-publicized, but you’re one of the most experienced pilots in the country, with well over 700 flight hours, so you’re confident in…
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Back to School with Therapy Dog Lucy
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STATE COLLEGE — It’s that time of year when students return to the classroom. At Park Forest Middle School in State College, it also means the return of a 2 1/2-year-old goldendoodle named Lucy. Lucy became a certified therapy dog in the spring of last year and has been attending school a few days a…
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Out of the Cold to Host Open House Events for New Overnight Shelter
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Out of the Cold: Centre County will welcome community members to a series of open houses as it gets ready to open its first permanent overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Open house events will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the…
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Houser Golf Tournament Raises $43,000 for Skills Foundation
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The 18th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 21 at Toftrees Resort raised more than $43,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA. The team of Gavin Howe, Shane Crawford, Vince Strugala and Bill Wilkinson, representing FNB Wealth Management in State College, claimed the championship with a score of…
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Explore Centre County Through Centered Outdoors’ Guided Hikes
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Over the next four weeks, ClearWater Conservancy will wrap up its Centred Outdoors summer season, offering guided hikes at Poe Paddy Tunnel, Ray F. Decker Trail, Musser Gap and Indian Steps Loop. For all guided hikes, which are free and open to the public, Centred Outdoors recommends using a water bottle that can hold at…
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Grange Fair Draft Horse Show Exhibitors to Show Their Skills
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CENTRE HALL – The Grange Fair Equine Center is hosting its annual Draft Horse Show Aug. 24 through Aug. 26, with competitions scheduled at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. “We really encourage people to come,” said Patrick Cole, a member of the Draft Horse Committee of the Grange Fair Equine Program. “The Grange…
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Commissioners Award $100K for Revitalization of Two Philipsburg Buildings
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PHILIPSBURG — The Centre County Board of Commissioners has granted approval for an American Rescue Plan Grant Agreement with the Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation to assist in the renovation of two buildings in the historic downtown district. During the BOC meeting on Aug. 22, the PRC requested $100,000 in ARPA funds for the revitalization of the…
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Ballroom Dancing Is Alive and Well in Bellefonte
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BELLEFONTE — On a recent Sunday, a large group of people met at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte to enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing. Rod and Ann Hart organized the event, and it was the second time since before the pandemic that the dance took place. The first half hour was devoted to lessons and…
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Award-Winning Blues Musician, Local Acts Added to Happy Valley Music Fest Lineup
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An award-winning saxophonist, singer and songwriter as well as three local acts have been added to the lineup for the Happy Valley Music Fest on Sept. 3. Back after a three-year hiatus, the festival moves to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and will be headlined by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, organizers announced earlier this…
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Local Author Pens Book on State College Little German Band
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Vonnie Henninger’s latest book on local history is dedicated to the men and women who were members of The State College Little German Band and those who fill its ranks today.