April 2020
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50 Years after First Earth Day, Centre County’s Recycling Authority Continues the Mission to Educate
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Joanne Shafer remembers the very first Earth Day, held 50 years ago on April 7, 1970. To say it made an impression on her is an understatement.
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CCRRA to Resume Curbside Recycling Next Week
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The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority will resume curbside recycling pickup starting next week, according to a news release.
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Local Initiative Continues to Help with Production of PPE for COVID-19 Response
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Like anyone living in a time of need, Tim Simpson, Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design and Manufacturing in the College of Engineering, asked himself the question “how can I help?” The answer: turn his 3D printing course into a small part of the supply chain for personal protective equipment like face shields and…
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Boalsburg Memorial Day Events Canceled, Virtual Service Planned
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Memorial Day weekend events in Boalsburg have joined the growing list of annual activities that won’t take place this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Penn State Football: Stubblefield Not Short on Options at Receiver
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Penn State wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield has his hands full to find new names and faces to step into crucial roles by the time this upcoming season finally rolls around. But of course he’s hopeful to have his hands full of talent too.
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Centre Region COG Launches Food Waste Reduction Campaign
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Centre Region Council of Governments Regional Refuse and Recycling Program wants to help residents “know more, waste less, and eat well” with a campaign that kicked off this week. Misconceptions around food waste could be costing the average family $1,866 a year according to research from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.…
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Health Department Reports 1 Fewer COVID-19 Case in Centre County; Statewide Total Passes 35,000
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Centre County now has 76 cases of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported on Wednesday, one fewer case than was reported on Tuesday.
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Nature’s Ways: Rainbow Trout – Pennsylvania’s Most Commonly-Stocked Trout Species
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Rainbow trout are widely stocked in Pennsylvania because of their fast growth and suitability to hatchery life. However, they are not a native fish to our waters.
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Avid Gardener: Gardening Play Areas to Delight Children
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I don’t have Kenneth Grahame’s fairy-tale type English setting in my neighborhood, but there are things I can do to make my yard appealing for children of all ages.
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From Penn State Grad to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model: Christie Valdiserri Finds Beauty in Baldness
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When Christie Valdiserri graduated from Penn State in 2016, she felt as if she had the world at her fingertips. Still basking in post-graduation bliss, Valdiserri was preparing to go on a celebratory graduation trip with her best friend and her best friend’s family. There was a tiny patch of her hair missing, but…