Community
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Penn State Football Players Help Centre Care Resident Celebrate 104th Birthday
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Jean DeWolfe has been an ardent Penn State football fan for most of her long life, and on Tuesday she got a fitting surprise for her 104th birthday . Eight Nittany Lion football players joined DeWolfe’s family and friends to celebrate her birthday at Centre Care, the nonprofit nursing facility in College Township. “Thank you…
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Field of Dreams: $1.1 Million Grant Funds Baseball Field Upgrades at Governors Park in Bellefonte
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BELLEFONTE — When Gene “Buddy” Johnson was elected mayor of Bellefonte Borough, he had quite a long “to do” list. One of the items on that list was major improvements and renovations to the John Montgomery Ward Baseball Field at Governors Park. By the time April 11 rolls around, Johnson can scratch that one off…
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Living Their Faith Through Service: Husband-Wife Ministry Team Celebrating Milestones in April
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STATE COLLEGE — Throughout the month of April, Unity Church of Jesus Christ is celebrating two major milestones — the 46th anniversary of the church’s founding and 45 years of ministry for Senior Pastor Harold McKenzie, in partnership with his wife, Sister Sherren McKenzie. The “HIGHER: From Generation to Generation” 2023 anniversary celebration will include…
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State College’s Rothrock Coffee Introduces K-Cups
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There’s a time and a place for a pour-over, and for those of us who are lazy, that time is not the morning. Whether you want to admit it or not, K-cups are convenient. Fortunately, State College’s Rothrock Coffee officially introduced them to its lineup earlier this month. Twelve counts go for $12 and 24 counts are…
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Oliva Steps Down as CATA Executive Director
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Louwana Oliva has resigned after nine years as Centre Area Transportation Authority executive director and CEO to take another job, according to a release from the Centre County public transportation agency on Friday. “I have been so pleased to work with CATA’s dedicated and innovative team of employees as we have navigated through good times…
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Patton Township Supervisor Pamela Robb Honored for Military Service by Pa. Commission for Women
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A Patton Township supervisor was among 22 female military veterans honored this week by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women in celebration of Women’s History Month. Pamela Robb, who joined the U.S. Army in 1976 and served for six years, was recognized during a ceremony in Harrisburg on Wednesday. The event celebrated women representing each branch…
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What to Know as Trout Season Gets Underway This Weekend
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Brooks, browns and rainbows — trout, that is — are the stars of the annual show getting underway on April 1. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock a couple million trout statewide before the big day. More will be stocked as the season progresses. When the white trucks stop rolling, about 3.2 million…
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WPSU to Host Multicultural Children’s Festival
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UNIVERSITY PARK — WPSU-TV and PBS KIDS will host the Multicultural Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The event is free and open to children, their families, caretakers and friends. Registration for the festival at the WPSU studios in the Outreach Building at Innovation Park is required so that organizers have adequate supplies…
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Easter Egg Hunt Welcomes People Living with Disabilities
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An Easter egg hunt on Sunday at Houserville United Methodist Church will welcome kids and adults for a day of inclusive fun. Crafts, prizes and refreshments will all be a part of the free annual event, which is open to all those living with disabilities, their families, friends and guests. Sponsored by Skills & Friends…
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Susan Werner Honored as Outstanding Woman Leader in Centre County
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Susan Werner is the 2023 recipient for Centre Foundation’s Mimi Barash Coppersmith Women in Leadership Award.