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Boalsburg’s Civil War Legacy: The Birthplace of Memorial Day
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As the nation prepares to honor its fallen, the Boalsburg Heritage Museum is bringing Civil War stories back to life through a newly reinterpreted exhibit.
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Boalsburg Hosts a Full Weekend of Memorial Day Events
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Updated 7:51 p.m. May 23. Boalsburg will once again play host to five days of events to celebrate and remember on Memorial Day weekend. The village’s ties to the founding of the national day to mourn and honor those who lost their lives in service to the United States date back to 1864, when in…
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Burning Ma’aM Festival Returns for 5th Year With 2 Days of Music
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A Centre County band’s growing annual festival is back for its fifth year this weekend with two days of live music. Burning Ma’aM, a campout music festival hosted by State College-based band Ma’aM will be held Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, at Winkelblech Fields, 1104 Pine Creek Road in Woodward. This year’s festival…
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Ephraim McKenzie Steps Into Father’s Shoes as Pastor of State College’s Unity Church
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A shift in pastoral leadership can be as unsettling to a church congregation as a transition from one ship’s captain to another. But when Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College underwent a recent change at its helm there were few concerns, if any, and certainly no distress signals. Pastor Harold McKenzie has stepped…
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Centre County United Way Moving to New Location
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The Centre County United Way will soon have a new home. The nonprofit organization is relocating to 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 301 at the Midtown Square Office Center in State College, effective June 1. It has been located at 131 S. Fraser St. below the Fraser Street parking garage since June 2022 after moving…
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Rising Hope’s Healing Power of Horses
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Tucked quietly into the rolling hills of Centre County, Rising Hope Therapeutic Riding Center is more than a barn; it’s a lifeline.
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Centre Gives Raises Record Total for Local Nonprofit Organizations
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The Centre County community once again came through in a big way to support local nonprofit organizations during Centre Gives. Centre Foundation’s 14th annual 36-hour online giving event concluded on Thursday night with $2,837,295 raised through 17,841 gifts to more than 230 nonprofit organizations. The total surpassed the previous mark of $2,493,819 through 16,577 gifts…
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‘814 Originals’ Shines a Spotlight on Centre County Musicians
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A new initiative is showcasing Centre County acts performing original live music and the unique local venues that host them. “814 Originals,” a collaboration the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance and Spaces in Between Productions, launched on Wednesday night with a concert and premiere of five music videos at The State Theatre in State…
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Night at the Races Provides Racetrack Thrills for a Good Cause
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On Saturday, May 31, Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Patton Township will be transformed into a racetrack, complete with horse races, Derby hats and a chance to place bets and win real money.
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North Atherton Farmers Market Set to Kick Off 2025 Season
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A State College area farmers market is ready to kick off its 2025 season this weekend, joining the annual lineup of places to get fresh, local produce, meats, baked goods and more. The North Atherton Farmers Market will ring its opening bell on Saturday morning in the Home Depot parking lot at 2615 Greentech Drive.…