Community
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Local Historia: The Buckshot War of 1838
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Centre County and its residents played a role in one of the most tumultuous political sagas in Pennsylvania history: the Buckshot War.
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Centre County United Way to Hold Campaign Celebration
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Centre County United Way will host a celebration event in February to mark the conclusion of its 2025 Annual Campaign. Celebrate United will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Centre Care, 250 Persia Road. Admission is free and online registration in advance is requested. The 2025 Annual Campaign began on Feb…
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Inside/Outside State College: Wonder and Wander in Winter
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With this tremendous recent snowfall and cold temperatures that will keep it around for a while, there are plenty of opportunities for winter activity.
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Bellefonte B&B Wins International Sustainability Award
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A Bellefonte bed and breakfast has achieved a major recognition for its environmental care. The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast recently the Bronze Award from Green Tourism, an international certification program known for its high standards in the hospitality industry. The honor follows The Queen’s 2024 Emerald Award from the Centre County Recycling and…
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Parade, Concert Planned in Bellefonte for Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
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Bellefonte will host an Independence Day parade for the first time in four years as part of a community celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Kicking off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, the parade will be followed by the dedication of this year’s Hometown Hero banners and a 75-minute concert…
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‘Gimme Shelter’ Benefit Concert to Support Housing Security in Centre Region
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. A pay-what-you-will concert featuring popular local musicians will benefit five agencies working to increase housing security and fight homelessness in the Centre Region. The third annual “Gimme Shelter: The Concert for Housing Security in the Centre Region” will be presented at the South Hills School of…
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Scenes From a Snowy Day in Centre County
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A major winter storm that stretched from New Mexico to New England brought heavy snowfall to Centre County throughout the day on Sunday. Snow started in the area at about 1:30 a.m. and by Sunday afternoon 8 to 12 inches had accumulated around the county, with the storm continuing into Sunday night. A winter storm…
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State College YMCA Celebrates Longtime Swimmer’s 100th Birthday
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The State College YMCA celebrated its oldest active member Friday morning with a surprise birthday gathering honoring Maynard Kohler, a Ferguson Township resident who has spent decades swimming nearly every weekday morning at the facility on West Whitehall Road. Kohler, who turns 100 on Saturday, has been driving himself to the YMCA to swim every…
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Beaver Stadium to Host Public Ice Skating
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As Beaver Stadium gets ready to host Penn State hockey games for the first time, the public will have the opportunity to enjoy the ice. The rink installed on the field at the stadium will host four ice skating sessions next week, but you’ll need to register soon if you want reserve a spot. Sessions…
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Black Moshannon Winter Festival Returns With Icy Fun
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Hundreds of winter enthusiasts are expected to slide into the popular outdoor location this Saturday for the annual “Fun in the Snow at Black Mo” event.