Community
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Tussey Mountain’s WingFest Continues to Grow
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Tussey Mountain is busy preparing for another summer of WingFest, a unique event that offers plenty to do whether or not you’re a chicken wing connoisseur.
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CATA Appoints Next CEO
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority has appointed a new chief executive officer who will bring more than two decades of experience in public transit to the role. CATA’s Board of Directors recently named Todd Horsley as the authority’s new CEO, effective July 15. He will succeed David Rishel, who initially took the position on an…
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Arts Festival Unveils 2025 Collectible Poster
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts continued a decades-long Centre County tradition on Tuesday with the unveiling of its annual collectible poster. The free, 24-inch by 36-inch poster “showcases bold vibrant colors and features some iconic design elements we have grown to love and expect in the Arts Festival poster,” Pamela Snyder Etters, the…
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‘A Transformative Leader.’ Kunkel Retiring as Centre Foundation President & CEO
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Molly Kunkel is retiring from her role as president and CEO of Centre Foundation after leading the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting philanthropy in Centre County for the past 12 years. Kunkel, who joined the foundation in 2008 as deputy director and was appointed to the top post in 2013, plans to step down later…
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Tussey Mountainback 2025 to Benefit Jana Marie Foundation
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The Tussey Mountainback footrace returns Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, with its signature blend of scenic endurance events and community impact. This year proceeds from the long-standing ultramarathon will benefit the Jana Marie Foundation.
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For the Pure Joy of It
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I was recently back in Happy Valley for a few days to do a little work at our family townhouse and to facilitate a two-day Pragmatic Passion training program for Dallastown Area School District’s Leadership Team at the newly renovated Nittany Lion Inn. While in town, I had the pleasure of getting to see an…
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Back to the Big Screen at The State Theatre
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Immerse yourself in the communal movie experience at The State Theatre.
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Scenes from the 2025 Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley
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About 1,100 athletes from across the United States and abroad competed in the 2025 Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley on a humid Sunday in Centre County. Marking its second year, the 70.3-mile triathlon started with a 1.2 mile swim in Sayers Lake at Bald Eagle State Park and continued with a 56-mile bike ride that…
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More Than 1,100 Compete in Third Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley. Will It Be Back for Year 4?
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The Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley returned on a cool, cloudy Sunday with more than 1,100 competitors, supported by nearly 1,000 volunteers, swimming, biking and running through Centre County. Starting at 7 a.m., competitors from 36 states, Washington, D.C. and 30 countries swam a 1.2-mile, single loop in Sayers Lake at Bald Eagle State Park.…
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State College Celebrates Juneteenth
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A steady rain fell throughout the day on Saturday, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the community members who gathered in downtown State College to celebrate Juneteenth. “That’s OK, it’s going to water the seeds that we plant here today,” Mayor Ezra Nanes said. A block party held throughout the afternoon on South Fraser…