Community
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Annual Maple Harvest Festival Tickets Set to Go on Sale
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Shaver’s Creek is gearing up for the first harvest of the year with tickets on sale soon for the 2025 Maple Harvest Festival.
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Rockview State Prison Recommended for Closure
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Updated 4:31 p.m. Rockview state prison in Benner and College townships is one of two statewide correctional facilities being recommended for closure as a cost-saving measure, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said on Monday. If finalized, all 658 current staff members at the medium-security prison would be guaranteed a job offer at their existing pay and…
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The Print Factory Promises ‘A Foothold for Community’
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The Print Factory provides a much-needed “third place” while pushing back against the status quo.
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Young Author and Illustrator Contest Returns for 40th Year
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Centre County Library and Historical Museum announced it will hold its 40th Young Author and Illustrator Contest, encouraging local children to participate in the competition.
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Warm Up at Ramyun Studio
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Offering noodle dishes, kimbap and kimchi, Ramyun Studio is a quick and affordable way to experience a part of Korean culture in downtown State College.
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Waddle Man Brings Hockey Players Together at His Backyard Rink
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Local hockey players young and old flock to the outdoor rink at Doc Savage’s home in Waddle to enjoy some friendly competition and camaraderie, whenever the weather allows it
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Big Spring Spirits in Bellefonte to Host Fundraiser Events for Centre Safe
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Big Spring Spirits will host a Valentine-making session as well as a “Swiftie”-themed Super Bowl watch Party as fundraisers for Centre Safe on Sunday, Feb. 9 at its Bellefonte tasting room. The events offer two ways for community members to support Centre Safe, which provides support to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking. The…
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La Caribbean Corner Brings Authentic Dominican, Puerto Rican Flavors to the State College Area
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Centre County’s dining scene has a distinctive addition with a new restaurant offering a taste of the Caribbean’s Latin flavors. La Caribbean Corner opened this week in the Nittany Mall, serving authentic Dominican and Puerto Rican dishes in a bright and welcoming atmosphere. “Our food, culture-wise, is very flavorful. There’s nothing bland,” said Areidy Orlando,…
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Strawberry Fields’ Scraps & Skeins Celebrating 10 Years of Serving the Fiber Arts Community
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Several weeks ago, I received a phone call from a fellow member of State College High School’s outstanding Class of 1970. My good friend Ellen Herman Campbell wanted to know if I might be able to write a column about the 10th anniversary of Scraps & Skeins, a special fabric store operated by Strawberry Fields.…
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SCASD Foundation Names 2025 Maroon & Gray Society Inductees
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Eight alumni, teachers and coaches will be inducted into the State College Area School District Education Foundation’s Maroon & Gray Society this spring. Since 2018, the Maroon & Gray Society annually recognizes State College Area alumni, outstanding school groups and retired faculty, staff and coaches who have made an extraordinary impact in the school community…