September 2013
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The Cuban Earth: A Cigar Maker Visits State College to Share Tradition
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But Casillas didn’t always live in Miami. Or own his own business. Or be abe to roll a cigar in two minutes flat. He started working in the fields of his grandfather’s tobacco plantation near Camaguey, Cuba when he was a little boy. “I started rolling when I was 11,” Casillas says.
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State College Senior Citizens Move to Their Own Beat
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Contrary to what some people might think there is no shortage of senior citizens who are keeping active. The Centre County Report explains how dance class is helping older State College residents stay fit while having fun.
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Joe Paterno’s Final Speech Immortalized by his Former Players
in Latest Penn State News, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com—
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When former Penn State football lettermen Evan Lewis and Andrew Pitz walked into the team meeting room on November 9, 2011, they had no idea that it would be the last time they would hear Joe Paterno address his team.
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State High Football: Little Lions Blanked 34-0 By Central Dauphin
in Altoona, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Sports News, State College, State High Sports, StateCollege.com, Williamsport—
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Homecoming brought with it a festive atmosphere but not a victory as State College fell 34-0 to Central Dauphin on Friday night at Memorial Field.
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Weekend Planner: Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29
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Ready for the weekend? Of course you are. If you don’t have plans yet be sure to take a look at the weekend planner.
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Mountain View Country Club Golfers Seeing Many Changes
in Centre County Gazette, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Sports, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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When owners Martha and Charles McIntyre held the grand re-opening of the Mountain View Country Club, formerly the State College Elks Country Club, they promised changes would be made to the facility and the golf course. And have they ever risen to the challenge of making changes to the facility and quickly since that…
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Study Provides Scoring System to Predict Likelihood of Diabetes Remission After Weight-Loss Surgery
in Centre County Gazette, Health & Wellness, Health News, Local News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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More than 20 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes; most are overweight or obese. Diabetics face increased risks for heart disease and strokes, and poorly controlled diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys and blood vessels.
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Penn State Hockey: Single Game Ticket Sale Information Released
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Hockey, Penn State Sports, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com, Williamsport—
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Single-game tickets for the Penn State men’s hockey team’s inaugural season in Pegula Ice Arena and the Big Ten will go on sale Thursday, Oct. 3.
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State College, Penn State Noon News & Features: Friday, Sept. 27
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Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories.
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Hearing Scheduled for West Campus Steam Plant Conversion
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Last October, Penn State asked the DEP to approve its air quality plan. The current proposal includes building two natural gas boilers and modifying two existing coal boilers to use natural gas.