April 2020
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The Helpers: Centre Countians step up in the face of crisis
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In these most unprecedented and difficult of times, Centre Countians from first responders and medical professionals to folks with a needle, thread, and a spirit of generosity are stepping up […]
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Trout in the Classroom program connects students with important cold-water resources as they raise small fry
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Austin Smith and his fellow seventh-graders at Bellefonte Area Middle School spent time before school closed because of COVID-19 going beyond textbooks and into a different kind of learning environment […]
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Lunch with Mimi: Chris Buchignani discusses the mission of the State College Area School District Education Foundation
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Founded in the fall of 2015, the State College Area School District Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the mission to enhance the educational experience of the 7,000 students […]
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Pipe Hopeful as County Responds to COVID-19
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In the weeks ahead, The Centre County Gazette will be speaking with some prominent community stakeholders about the pandemic and how the region is responding to it. The series kicks off with Michael Pipe, chairman of the Centre County Board of Commissioners.
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1987 Fiesta Bowl Broadcast Is a Chance to Re-experience a Story for the Ages
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On Friday night at 9:30, NBC Sports Network will re-air one of the greatest games in all of college football history: the Jan. 2, 1987 Fiesta Bowl between Penn State and Miami. Because NBC did the original broadcast, you haven’t seen this game on ESPN or the Big Ten Network. This is a rare treat…
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The Runaround: Where Can I Run?
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If you are one of those people who have a newfound enjoyment for walking or running but are starting to get tired of your same route, I’d like to offer you a few places you could consider. We are pretty lucky to live in State College with well-maintained sidewalks and bike paths.
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Centre County Correctional Facility Confirms 4 More Inmate Cases of COVID-19
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Four more inmates at the Centre County Correctional Facility have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release on Wednesday night from the county’s Prison Board of Inspectors.
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Churches, Businesses Help with Food Distribution Efforts During Pandemic
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Since the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Pennsylvania, organizations like the YMCA of Centre County, State College Area School District, local food banks, Meals on Wheels and more have stepped up, with the assistance of volunteers and donations, to make sure community members facing diff
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Penn State to Announce Fall Semester Plans by Mid-June
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Penn State will announce its plans for the fall semester by June 15, if not earlier, the university announced Wednesday.
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NCAA Favors Changes to Name, Image and Likeness Rules
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Wednesday morning the NCAA’s Board of Governors announced that it supports a rule changes to allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements both related to and separate from athletics.