December 2016
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First Night State College Set to Ring in the New Year
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It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017. And once again, First Night State College will be here to celebrate the start of the new year. From a plethora of performances to giant ice sculptures, carriage rides to ice skating and much more, the festival will offer a full…
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Suing for an 8-Team College Football Playoff
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Since the start of the College Football Playoff in 2014, the four-team format has been a catalyst for endless online and in-person arguments, filling hours of talk radio and television debate. In 2016 discussion has moved toward talk of an eight-team playoff. It’s not hard to imagine litigation in
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Foxdale Village Using Technology to Connect and Build Community
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At Foxdale Village, the Quaker-directed retirement community on Marylyn Avenue in State College, residents and staff are working together to use technology to make information more accessible, and build an even stronger community.
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Penn State Football: Blacknall And Bowen Suspended For Rose Bowl
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Penn State will be without two starters at next week’s Rose Bowl as the program announced that linebacker Manny Bowen and receiver Saeed Blacknall have been suspended for a violation of team rules.
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Traffic Stop Results in Forgery, DUI Charges
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A Tyrone man was arrested for felony forgery and other charges after allegedly providing false identification to State College Police during a traffic stop early Saturday morning.
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Connie Cousins: Welcome new year with healthful intentions
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By the time you read this, Christmas will have passed and thoughts naturally turn to the New Year ahead. What do you want in 2017? What is of highest priority in your future plans? Do you want to travel more, work less, see more of family and friends? Learning to relax and meditate may…
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Nutrition Habit Challenge set for February in Centre County
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STATE COLLEGE — The Nutrition Habit Challenge 2017, a community-wide wellness initiative, is scheduled to begin Wedneday, Feb. 1, and run for 28 days through the end of the month. Registration for the event is now open at www.nutritionhabitchallenge.com, according to an NHC press release. In its fourth year, participants choose a nutritional…
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Prior miscarriage, weight affect well-being in pregnancy, Penn State study finds
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Women with a history of miscarriage and women who are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy tend to have poorer psychological health and lower motivation to exercise during their next pregnancy compared to women without a history of miscarriage and those who are at a healthy weight before pregnancy. Additionally, women…
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The Avid Gardener: Plants key to perfect drinks
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“Every great drink starts with a plant.” – Amy Stewart It seems particularly appropriate at this festive time of year to pay homage to the central role plants play in the libations we enjoy. And, what better way than through the entertaining bestseller “The Drunken Botanist” by gardening maven Amy Stewart. Her central premise is…
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Centre Foundation reports $2.3M invested in community in 2016
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STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Foundation said that more than $2.3 million in grants and scholarships were invested in the community this year, thanks to the donors that support the foundation’s various programs, online giving events and the hundreds of endowment and scholarship funds. “This year has been a truly impactful year and we can’t…