January 2021
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Have the Courage, and a Plan, for the Tough Conversations That Many People Avoid
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Unfortunately, because they are awkward, uncomfortable or just plain tough, we will avoid some of the most important conversations that would help us to lead better lives.
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Police Investigating Burglary, Attempted Arson at State College Church
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State College police are investigating after someone broke into and attempted to start a fire inside Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County. Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel, minister of the church at 780 Waupelani Drive Extension, said an individual or individuals broke in by smashing the window of a religious education classroom. Once inside, they attempted…
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Penn State Football: Franklin Discusses Offensive Philosophy and Yurcich Hire
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Penn State coach James Franklin cited philosophy, among other things, as part of the reason why he moved on from offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca just a year following his hiring during a Monday afternoon press conference with reporters. “Obviously a tough decision and a tough part of the business,” Franklin said. “It was a tough…
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Penn State Football: Franklin Doesn’t Completely Rule Out Potential Quarterback Transfer
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Speaking to reporters for the first time since the end of the Nittany Lions’ season, Penn State coach James Franklin didn’t say his program would be actively shopping for a new starting quarterback, but he didn’t rule out the possibility, or endorse would-be third year starter Sean Clifford with absolute and unwavering support. “We’re gonna…
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Centre County Adds 123 COVID-19 Cases Over 2 Days; Pennsylvania Reports 10,068
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Centre County reported 123 new COVID-19 cases over the past two days — 70 on Sunday and 53 on Monday — to bring its total to 10,235, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 10,068 new positives — 6,023 on Sunday and 4,045 on Monday — bringing the statewide total to 771,845. The…
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Lunch with Mimi: Fritz Smith and the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Work to Make Centre County ‘a 365-Day-a-Year Destination,’ but Pandemic Has Hit Travel Sector Hard
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Fritz Smith is optimistic that after the pandemic, Centre County will be stronger than ever, and once again will become a destination of choice for leisure travelers, as well as a popular place to hold meetings and sporting events.
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Letters: Reconsider Ferguson Township Stormwater Fee; Keller and Thompson Should Resign
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Readers offer opinions on Ferguson Township’s proposed stormwater ordinance and the decision of Centre County’s two congressmen to object to Pennsylvania’s electors
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Penn State Basketball Falls 80-72 At Purdue
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Penn State basketball lost to Purdue 80-72 on Sunday afternoon in the kind of game nearly anyone who might stumble upon this story between NFL Playoff games has seen before. The Nittany Lions – coming off nearly 20 days of COVID-related rest and/or break and/or quarantine – looked the part of a team both parts…
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Get to Know the Basics of Retirement Accounts
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Each retirement type differs in options, withdrawals and costs so it is important to know these when deciding on rollovers or transfers to an IRA or other plan.
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‘No Place for Hate’ Vigil Planned in Response to White Supremacist Propaganda Found in Centre County
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Local faith leaders have organized a vigil to bring the Centre County community together in solidarity against hate after multiple places were vandalized with a white supremacist group’s recruitment propaganda last week.