May 2020
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Penn State Launches ‘Return to Work’ Survey for Employees
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The university’s newest questionnaire, which is being sent to Penn State employees via email, hopes to receive feedback to help leaders plan to bring personnel back to work.
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3 New COVID-19 Cases in Centre County; Statewide Total Tops 65,000
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported three new COVID-19 cases in Centre County on Thursday. Since the first was reported on March 20, the county has now had 136 cases of the virus.
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State College Lights Up the Night for High School Seniors, First Responders and Medical Workers
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The State College community came together on Wednesday night to shine a light on the high school class of 2020 as well as those working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Grange Fair Canceled for 2020
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A nearly 150-year-old Centre County summer tradition will not happen in 2020.
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Centre County Adds 1 New Case of COVID-19 as Statewide Total Surpasses 64,000
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Centre County reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing its total to 133 since the first was reported on March 20, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Bishop Says Local Catholic Churches Can Resume Public Masses in June
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Catholic churches in Centre County and elsewhere in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will be permitted to resume public masses the weekend of June 13-14, Bishop Mark Bartchak said on Wednesday.
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NCAA Approves Voluntary Team Activities Beginning June 1
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According to multiple reports from national outlets, the NCAA Division I Council has approved voluntary activities for athletes in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, beginning June 1.
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Penn State Football: Simmons Hopeful the Time Is Now
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“I think I will be a good leader this year,’’ Simmons said quietly during a Wednesday afternoon conference call with reporters.
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Mount Nittany Health Eliminating 50 Management Positions Amid Restructuring Due to Pandemic Impacts
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Mount Nittany Health will restructure its administrative and management staff because of “financial and operational impacts” from the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the elimination of about 50 jobs, the State College-based health system announced on Wednesday.
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The Rivet Donates More Than 1,000 Face Shields to Community Organizations
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Aided by donations to purchase raw materials, The Rivet has now produced more than 1,000 face shields that have been donated to a variety of organizations throughout Centre County.