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Crispell Named New SCASD Athletic Director
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State College Area School District is turning to a familiar face to be its next athletic director. The school board on Monday approved Loren Crispell, who has been assistant athletic director since 2017, to succeed the retiring Chris Weakland in leading the district’s athletic department. Weakland is retiring in June after eight years as athletic…
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Arts Festival Accepting Entries for Images 2025 Exhibition
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued a call for entries for its juried fine art exhibition, Images 2025. The exhibition will run from July 1-31 at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St. Artists 16 and older whose primary residence is in Pennsylvania can submit applications for entry until May 9 at…
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THON Returns for 53rd Year This Weekend. Here’s What to Know
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THON Weekend 2025 will take place Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 23, marking the culmination of year-round efforts of 16,500 student volunteers to raise funds and provide emotional support for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Now in its 53rd year, the Penn State student-run philanthropy has raised more than $236 million for the…
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Grief Gathering Offers Opportunity to Share Stories
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St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, is hosting a Grief Gathering at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. The gathering offers a chance for anyone experiencing or going through grief or sadness of any kind to be with others and share their stories. For those who attend, there also will be discussion on holding…
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Mid-State Literacy Council Leads Free ‘Intro to AI’ Tech Class at St. Mark
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Artificial Intelligence is becoming one of the bigger issues in our lives and in the world, but what is it and what does it mean? The Mid-State Literacy Council will lead a free technology class offering an “Intro to AI” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 850 Snydertown Road,…
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More Than Man’s Best Friend: Founder of Happy Valley Doodles Finding Joy in Giving Back
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Penn State alumna and Happy Valley native Allison Snyder has always been a dog person. Growing up with poodles, she understands that canines are more than just pets; they are family. In 2020, Snyder’s love for dogs inspired her to become a “premium” breeder, starting her own company, Happy Valley Doodles. Located a short drive from…
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Skills + Confidence + Trust at Camp Cadet
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Camp Cadet kids learn about law enforcement while having fun.
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Residents in 5 Centre County Townships to Begin Receiving New Refuse Carts Ahead of Change in Trash Haulers
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Residents of five Centre County townships will soon begin receiving new refuse carts ahead of an upcoming change in trash haulers. Carts from Burgmeier’s Hauling will be delivered to residents in Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton townships between Feb. 17 and March 24, according to the Centre Region Council of Governments Refuse and Recycling…
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Local Officials Voice Concerns About Potential Rockview Prison Closure
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Centre County officials have raised myriad concerns and promised pushback after the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced this week that it is recommending the closure of Rockview state prison. “I think we were all taken by surprise by this one,” Centre County Commissioner Steve Dershem said at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. “I think we…
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‘We Must Act Now.’ County Providing $2M Boost to Centre Care
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Centre County is providing a financial boost of up to $2 million to Centre Care in an effort to help ensure the nonprofit nursing home can continue to provide affordable long-term care to local residents with limited financial resources. The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $900,000 grant to Centre Care, to be followed…