March 2020
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Schools Closed Indefinitely, Stay-at-Home Order Extended
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Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday said the closure of K-12 schools in Pennsylvania is now indefinite and the stay-at-home order for more than two dozen counties so far has been extended to April 30.
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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Reportedly Set To Add Grad Transfer
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Penn State hockey is reportedly set to add the services of grad transfer forward Tim Doherty who is set to leave Maine in Hockey East for the Big Ten.
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Two New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Centre County
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Centre County now has 24 cases of COVID-19 after the confirmation of two new positive tests on Monday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Meals on Wheels Finds Ways to Roll on Despite Trying Times
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How do you deliver meals to people who cannot go out of their homes, when the government is saying that nobody should be leaving their homes? This is the challenge for State College Area Meals on Wheels.
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Making a Difference, One Labrador Retriever at a Time
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There is goodness at the heart of State College resident Maggie Peacock. In the past six years or so, Maggie has fostered 24 Labrador retrievers as they transition from puppy mills, animal shelters and owner surrenders to their new homes. She serves as an intake counselor, working with families who
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Community Spotlight: Blanca’s Detailed Cleaning
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Many of Blanca’s Detailed Cleaning clients are overwhelmed with keeping their household going, families engaged and consoled, and managing their businesses or jobs in this rapidly changing environment. Without professional help cleaning and disinfecting their homes, their immediate environment bec
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Centre Region Playgrounds to Close
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Following Centre County’s addition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, Centre Region Parks and Recreation will close all of its playgrounds starting Monday to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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Health Department Confirms 7 New Cases of COVID-19 in Centre County
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Sunday reported seven new cases of COVID-19 in Centre County, bringing the county’s total to 22.
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Community Spotlight: A Basket Full
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A Basket Full is located in a historical house at 121 E. Main St. in Boalsburg. The current proprietor, Pam Bair, has been bringing gifts and accessories to the area for 30 years. As the name implies, you can expect to fill your basket with a wide array of items perfect for your needs.
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Community Spotlight: Hello Social Co.
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To take our Focus on Local Approach one step further during this time of need, we’re encouraging participation in the #FocusonLocalChallenge. Can you commit to helping one business in your community per day, in some way? Whether it’s ordering takeout, purchasing a gift card for future use, or jus