May 2019
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A Musical Blast from the Past Reminds That Some Things Haven’t Really Changed
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I’ve found myself mentally reciting the lyrics whenever it randomly pops up on my cell phone playlist. In many cases it’s saddening how the lyrics – penned over a half-century ago – still resonate today.
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Boalsburg Charm: History, Tradition Remain at the Heart of This Fast-Growing Community
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Back in 1809, land speculator Andrew Stroup sold 60 tracts of land by lottery for $11 each, thus establishing the village that would become Boalsburg. Then known as Springfield, its high-quality freshwater spring and location at a strategic Pennsylvania crossroads made it a desirable place to settle
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HiWay Pizza’s Third Location to Replace Inferno
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HiWay Pizza Pub’s newest State College area location will return the restaurant to where it got its start 56 years ago.
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More Than 150 Candidates on Ballots for Tuesday’s Elections in Centre County
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Voters will head to the polls across Pennsylvania on Tuesday to cast ballots in the municipal primary election. Some voters in Centre County and elsewhere will also be able to choose who will be the next U.S. representative for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District.
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Lightning Strike Caused Fire at Student Apartment Complex
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A lightning strike was the cause of a fire on Sunday at a Patton Township apartment complex, according to Centre Region fire officials.
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Schools Briefly Placed on Lockdown During Nearby Police Activity
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Two Ferguson Township schools were briefly placed on lockdown Monday morning while police investigated an incident nearby that did not involve any direct threats to the schools.
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Nickal, Retherford Advance to Final X with Chance to Qualify for World Team
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Bo Nickal and Zain Retherford each took one more step forward in their pursuit of qualifying for the 2019 Wrestling World Championships.
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Sheetz to Sell Beer and Wine at South Atherton Street Store
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Sheetz is planning to sell beer and wine at another one of its State College area stores.
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From Diamond to Hardwood: Former State High Hardballer Leads Volleyball Team into Playoffs
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Tanner Kuruzovich more than once got an earful from his older siblings about playing volleyball in high school.
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Letter: Affordable Health Care for All Is Good for the Economy
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When people are sick it is harder for them to care for their children, they miss days at work, and they have less money to spend on groceries, clothes, and other things that stimulate our economy. Right now, the only people who have health care they know they can rely on are senior citizens.…