April 2020
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4 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Centre County; Statewide Total Tops 40,000
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Centre County added four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing its total number of positives to 81, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Kish Bank ‘Very Focused’ on Closing Loans for Small Businesses
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When the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses deal with the financial fallout from the coronavirus and subsequent governmental mandates, banks across the nation were slammed with applications.
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Community Spotlight: Juniata Valley Council Boy Scouts of America
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Every day Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and their families participate in learning and activities centered on achieving three aims: character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. These aims continue even in the midst of a global pandemic, as our Centre County Scouts have adap
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Penn State Football: Hamler Goes No. 46 Overall in Second Round to Denver Broncos
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Former Nittany Lion KJ Hamler was selected No. 46 overall on Friday night by the Denver Broncos during the second round of the NFL Draft.
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Matt Rhule and Carolina Panthers Select Yetur Gross-Matos No. 38 Overall
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Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos was selected No. 38 overall during the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night.
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Jana Marie Foundation Offers New Interactive, Online Club for High School Students
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the Jana Marie Foundation is starting Rise, a new virtual interactive club to help high school students for the remainder of the school year. The club is for kids in grades 9-12 and is designed to create a community full of acceptance, appreciation and understanding for all.
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Organic Climbing Uses Facilities to Make Masks
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Organic Climbing is one local company that’s found a way to use its skilled workers and resources to help the public.
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PLCB Expands Curbside Pickup to More Fine Wine and Good Spirits Stores
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced on Friday it will expand curbside pickup of phone orders to 389 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores beginning Monday.
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1 New COVID-19 Case in Centre County as Statewide Total Tops 38,000
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Centre County now has 77 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with one new positive reported on Friday by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Pandemic Puts the Squeeze on Dairy Farmers
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It is something that most every American can relate to — opening up a half-pint carton of milk to go along with a school lunch in the cafeteria. But COVID-19 is forcing the dairy industry to take a hit because closed schools and other bulk buyers, like restaurants, are not in need of dairy product