Community
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Arboretum’s Fall Harvest Nears Milestone in Fight Against Food Insecurity
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The Arboretum at Penn State is on track to break a record this fall as its annual harvest for the State College Food Bank nears completion. With nearly 1,900 pounds of fresh produce donated so far this year, staff and volunteers say the total could surpass the Arboretum’s all-time high of 2,116 pounds set in…
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Takac to Host License Plate Replacement, Paper Shredding Events
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State Rep. Paul Takac, D-College Township, will offer opportunities for Centre County residents to take advantage of free license plate replacement and paper shredding services at two upcoming events. The license plate restoration event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Avenue, Boalsburg. Residents with…
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PennDOT to Collect Expired, Unsafe Car Seats in Centre County
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PennDOT will collect children’s car seats that are expired, damaged or unsafe so they can be properly disposed this week in Centre County. The “Car Seat Round Up” will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at PennDOT District 2’s Centre County Maintenance Headquarters, 1000 E. Bishop St. in Bellefonte. The event…
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Mimi Barash Coppersmith, an Iconic Pillar of the State College Community, Dies at 92
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Mimi Barash Coppersmith, a businesswoman, philanthropist and iconic figure in the State College community, has died at the age of 92. Town&Gown, the State College-based magazine founded by Barash Coppersmith in 1966, confirmed her death on Monday evening. “Mimi was more than a publisher—she was a passionate community leader, fearless trailblazer, and a tireless advocate…
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Creekside Restaurant Closes at Gamble Mill in Bellefonte
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A restaurant located inside Bellefonte’s Gamble Mill has closed after about four years in business. Creekside at the Gamble Mill’s website says it is “Closed Out of Business” and a sign on its door says “Creekside is permanently closed for business.” An on-site liquidation auction of equipment and other items is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.…
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Flyswatters, Frisbees and Teamwork Fuel ACRES Amazing Race at Tussey Mountain
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Putt-Putt golf with flyswatters to help neurodivergent adults in Centre County Sounds like a Mad Libs entry, but that’s exactly what played out Sunday at Tussey Mountain during the fourth annual ACRES Amazing Race. Fifteen teams turned out for an afternoon of unconventional challenges — carrying water with upside-down frisbees, a “floor is lava” basket…
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New Principal Leading St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BOALSBURG – Dr. Geoffrey Miller joined Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy as principal on Aug. 13. He brings over 20 years of experience in Catholic education to the parochial school. “When I saw the opening for the principal position at St. Joseph’s, I was intrigued because I’ve…
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St. Mark Hosts Annual Free Book Fair and Costless Closet Event
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St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will host its annual Free Book Fair and Costless Closet event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Hundreds of free books, media, puzzles, games, CDs and DVDs will be available to take, along with gently used and clean clothes. Various foods and baked goods…
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Why Everyone Should Have a Library Card
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Did you know that there are places in Centre County that offer free Wi-Fi, free DVD and book entertainment to borrow, free events, free shelter from the weather, free information resources, free digital tools and friendly staff who will always help you—no tip required? This is not a fantasy. These places exist in right now…
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New Downtown State College Restaurant Offers Authentic Iraqi Dishes
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A new restaurant is serving up authentic Iraqi cuisine in downtown State College. Mosul Grill opened on Friday at 434 E. College Ave., a location last occupied by Jimmy John’s. Owner Mahmood Alshekhkder is drawing on family tradition and experience running other State College restaurants for Mosul Grill’s halal dishes, which will all be grilled…