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The Centre County-based Cancer Survivors Association Inc. runs under a motto of hope embodied in a quote by Charles Henry Sawyer: “Of all the forces that make for a better world, none is so powerful as hope. With hope, one can think, one can work, one can dream. If you have hope, you have everything.”…

Pairing wine with chocolate has become a staple for most wineries and is certainly a popular feature during the month of February with Valentine’s Day. Beer and chocolate not only being paired but also fused together in one drink maybe hasn’t reached the popularity of the good grape and cocoa bean, but the chemistry does…

While some historic pieces of downtown State College have been demolished, the new year will see the column-fronted, stately structure at 122 West College Avenue standing. The inside, though, will have significant changes in keeping with its new life. The locked building – where banking was established more than 100 years ago – will…

Many of the body’s joints, such as the knee, permit limited movement. However, the shoulder is an incredibly flexible joint, allowing the arm to move and rotate in many directions. To accomplish such a range of motion, the shoulder joint has a complicated structure. The upper arm bone (humerus) fits into the shoulder blade…

Jason Ufema describes the beer scene in Lewistown as one that you’d likely find in most rural, blue-collar towns. “The percentage of craft beer drinkers is quite a bit less than those who prefer the common, macro-made beer,” he says. “However, that is part of the journey and we would completely expect that we…

Dr. Seria Chatters began her position as State College Area School District’s first director of diversity and inclusivity on August 1. Although the job description is dauntingly wide-ranging, Chatters is excited and confident about her new role, because in many ways she feels she has been preparing for this position her entire life. “I…

When you’re a guest at Days Inn Penn State, you might not realize that the handsome, gray-haired, soft-spoken gentleman fixing a new pot of coffee in the lobby is actually Hotelier of the Year and operator and owner of the grandest Day’s Inn in the world. But small daily acts like this one shape Mark…

Enjoy a meal outdoors and take in the sunset with a glass of rosé

Rub some dirt on it, shake it off, never let them see you sweat! Many men will ignore a nagging pain or symptom of a health issue that should send them to their doctor. There’s no shortage of reasons not to go. However, taking a chance with your health is a dangerous game to play,…