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Beer Here: Medlar Field Serves Up Some Big League Craft Brews
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There is something perfect about sitting outside on a warm summer night enjoying an ice cold beer and a hot dog with friends at the old ball yard. From the crack of the bat to the smell of roasted nuts in the air, I love it all. While we don’t have a big league team…
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Experience Local History with Guided Hikes, Wellness Wednesday at Boal Mansion’s Trails
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Located approximately 10 minutes from the heart of State College, the trails at Boal Mansion are the site of ClearWater Conservancy’s Centred Outdoors program this coming week. Through free, guided hikes and Wellness Wednesday, attendees will be able to experience local history. Bob Cameron has retired as director of the Boal Mansion Museum, but he…
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Country Music Dominates Concert Lineup at Grange Fair
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CENTRE HALL — There is plenty of entertainment on tap at this year’s Grange Fair. Here’s a closer look at some of the acts that will be gracing the grandstand stage over the next week: The Oak Ridge Boys Friday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys are a country and gospel quartet…
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‘Grange Fair Days’ Arrive in Centre County
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BELLEFONTE — It’s here. The 149th Grange Encampment and Fair gets underway (officially) on Aug. 18 and runs through Aug. 26. During Tuesday’s Centre County Board of Commissioners meeting, the BOC issued proclamation No. 34 of 2023, which proclaims that stretch as “Grange Fair Days” in Centre County. Centre Hall Mayor LeDon Young was on…
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‘Mr. Baseball’ Scott Walker Is a Yes Man
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The Spikes’ Scott Walker talks about upgrades, promos and community
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Mount Nittany Health Creates New Nursing and Lactation Space at Grange Fair Campgrounds
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Just in time for the Centre County Grange Fair, Mount Nittany Health has created a permanent nursing and lactation space at Grange Park campgrounds in Centre Hall. The new building, which is free to use and located near the playground, is designed to be a comfortable, relaxing and private space where babies can be fed.…
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Coffee, Hemp & Tea Strives to Give State College Community a Unique Coffeehouse Experience
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Nestled in the historic Holmes-Foster neighborhood lies a unique, charming coffeehouse ready to entice taste buds. Coffee, Hemp & Tea, 313 W. Foster Ave. in State College, will celebrate its grand opening from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Following a soft opening this past spring, the coffeehouse owned by Nia and Angel Rodriguez will also…
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State College Skatepark Awarded $50,000 Grant from Centre Foundation
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A long-planned free public skatepark in State College has received another boost to its fundraising efforts. Centre Foundation is awarding a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund to help build the High Point Skatepark, according to a news release. The proposed park will have a 20,000-square-foot facility for wheeled sports like skateboarding,…
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Detroit-Style Pizza Shop Opens in State College
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A new Detroit-style pizza shop has opened in State College. 8 Mile Pizza was scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the former Gumby’s Pizza location at 300 S. Pugh St., according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Gumby’s permanently closed its location in the O’Brien Place building in March. The new eatery…
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State College Congregation Looking to Build Its Own Church in Patton Township
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After years of worshiping at another church’s building, a State College-based Lutheran congregation is looking to build a new church of its own in Patton Township. Representatives for Emmanuel Lutheran Church spoke at the township planning commission’s meeting on Monday to present a sketch plan for the proposed facility at the corner of Stevenson Road…