June 2020
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Community Spotlight: The Overlook Grill by Harrison’s
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The Overlook Grill by Harrison’s is currently undergoing a phased re-opening. Our indoor dining room will remain closed for at least the next two weeks, but we are offering multiple take-out options to suit our community members’ dining needs.
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State College School Board Approves Budget with No Real Estate Tax Increase
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The State College Area School Board on Monday approved a final 2020-21 budget that includes no real estate tax increase. Marking the first time in 13 years the district has not increased taxes, the property tax rate will remain at 46.0875 mills.
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SCASD Plans for In-Person Classes, Expanded Virtual Option in the Fall
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State College Area School District is planning to offer all students the option of attending class in-person or enrolling in its Virtual Academy cyber option this fall, Superintendent Bob O’Donnell wrote in a message to district families on Friday.
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Centre Volunteers In Medicine Going Virtual With The Central Cycling Classic.
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Amid COVID-19 concerns, Centre Volunteers in Medicine is going virtual with this year’s Central Cycling Classic. The event, sponsored by Mount Nittany Health, is in its 12th year and has raised over $280,000 for CVIM patients.
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Penn State, State Police Sued Over Response to 2018 Tailgate
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A New York couple has file a lawsuit against Penn State, its police department and Pennsylvania State Police over their response to a Beaver Stadium tailgate party that drew national headlines in 2018.
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New Fund Will Help Former Inmates Launch Ventures, Gain Skills
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The New Centre County Re-Start Seed Fund will provide cash to assist returning citizens in launching a new product or venture, or paying for training or certification.
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BookFest PA Moves Online for 2020
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BookFest PA is celebrating its 10th anniversary in July and features three days of virtual events that will bring together authors and illustrators and book lovers of all genres.
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Art Show Can Be Viewed Virtually or Through Windows
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You don’t have to jump through hoops to see the “Rings and Things” themed Recycled Art Show by the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. All you need to do is […]
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No New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Centre County
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Centre County reported no new COVID-19 cases on Monday, keeping its overall total at 201 since the first was reported on March 20, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Community Members Gather for Black Lives Matter March, Teach-In
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About 200 State College community members gathered on Sunday downtown to take part in a Black Lives Matter march and to listen to six speakers share what it means to be a Black man in America.