Community
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Centre County to Purchase Land Next to Centre Care for $600K as Part of $2M Boost to Nursing Home
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Centre County is acquiring unused land from Centre Care as part of a $2 million multi-phase plan to bolster the nonprofit nursing home and support its long-term care for local residents with limited financial resources. The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved purchasing nearly 7 acres of vacant property near Persia Road in College Township…
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Centre County Book Clubs Share Good Reads … and Good Friendships
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Whether through long-standing gatherings or newly formed groups, Centre County’s book clubs prove that reading is more than just a solitary activity. It’s a way to build friendships, foster connections and strengthen communities.
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Centre County Soundtrack: Local Bands Making Waves and Music in Happy Valley
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The Happy Valley hills are alive with the sounds of talented musicians making music year-round. From acoustic duos to big rock bands, the area is home to a wide range of singers, guitar players, songwriters and more who make entertaining Centre County a special experience.
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Ferguson Township Launching Search for Next Police Chief, Appoints New Officer in Charge
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Ferguson Township is beginning the recruitment process for its next police chief and has appointed a lieutenant to lead the department on an interim basis. Lt. Daniel Lewis, a 13-year department veteran, is now serving as officer in charge after Sgt. Shawn Morrison returned to his regular duties for personal reasons, according to a township…
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Centre County Choir Heads to Carnegie Hall
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For more than a decade, the Lenten Ecumenical Choir has brought people together through music, faith and a spirit of inclusivity. This week, the choir will take its message to one of the world’s most iconic stages at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, at 1 p.m.
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Boalsburg Fire Company Hosts Memorial Day Parade. Check Out the Sights
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Boalsburg’s weekend of Memorial Day events continued on Saturday with an annual highlight: the Boalsburg Fire Company Parade. Crowds lined the streets of the village as fire company and other emergency vehicle units from around the county were joined by community groups, performers and period reenactors for the parade, which was followed by the third…
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AAUW Used Book Sale Sees Record Attendance, Strong Sales
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AAUW State College welcomed a record number of shoppers and raised more than $200,000 during its 63rd annual Used Book Sale held May 17-20. The event at Penn State’s Snider Ag Arena brought in 7.267 people, a 4.5% increase over last year, and had gross sales totaling $211,475, according to the nonprofit organization. “The increased…
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Bellefonte’s Sunday Fundays Serve Up Food, Shopping and Music
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. What began as a creative solution to increase foot traffic at a tucked away boutique has grown into one of Bellefonte’s most vibrant summer staples. Sunday Fundays, curated by Smith + Front owner Staci Egan, are back and bigger than ever. The event is now hosted…
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Criterium Cycling Championship Event Coming to Downtown State College
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Downtown State College will host a fast-paced, competitive cycling event for the first time this summer. The inaugural Happy Valley Cycling State College Criterium on July 26 will offer a closed-loop downtown course and will serve as the Pennsylvania State Criterium Elite and Masters Division Championships. Unlike road races, criterium, or crit, races consist of…
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Par for the Cause: Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer Celebrates 30 Years
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It’s been 30 years since Penn State men’s basketball’s then-head coach Bruce Parkhill introduced the State College community to a relatively new collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches: the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative.