February 2021
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Greg Kerkvliet Shines in Penn State Wrestling Debut
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Despite seemingly being ruled out for the season a few weeks ago, Greg Kerkvliet gave fans something to be excited about in his debut for Penn State wrestling in Monday night’s meet against Maryland. After transferring from Ohio State and being sidelined the past two years, Kerkvliet dominated in his debut for Cael Sanderson’s squad. The heavyweight scored…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Be Held in Boalsburg
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Walmart and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are partnering to hold a three-day COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week in Boalsburg for individuals eligible under Phase 1A of the state’s distribution plan. Appointments are required for vaccinations — which will take place Thursday through Saturday at Calvary Harvest Fields, 150 Harvest Fields Drive — and can…
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Centre County’s Free COVID-19 Testing Site Will Continue Through March
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Centre County’s free COVID-19 testing site will be in place for at least another month. The county Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to extend a contract with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to continue operating the clinic from March 2 through March 27 at 1155 Benner Pike, Suite 120. Prior to the extension, the contract…
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Centre County Adds 68 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 2,830
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Centre County reported 68 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday to bring its total to 12,710, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 2,830 cases, bringing its total to 917,848. The county also had 199 additional negative test results, increasing its total to 60,643. Across Pennsylvania there were 7,311 new negatives for a total…
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Home Expo Goes Virtual for 2021
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The Builders Association of Central PA’s Everything Home Expo is going virtual this year. The long-standing event connects homeowners to the best industry experts in the central Pennsylvania region and its new virtual format provides a wealth of new opportunities to attendees. This year’s edition will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday…
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Why State College Should Move to Ward System, Reduced Term Lengths for Borough Council Elections
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Here we are less than four months removed from a very contentious national election, one from which we could all use a breather, and what’s in the news? That’s right, who’s running for State College Mayor and Borough Council. More elections! Our primary election is May 18, less than three months from now. And we…
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OLLI at Penn State Volunteers Present More Than $2,000 in Resources to Centre Helps
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Having a job does not always mean the bills can be paid. For many people, racking up debt or going without is a part of life when the paycheck does not cover fixing the roof, replacing a refrigerator, and buying medicine or groceries. To address some of these concerns for Centre County,…
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No. 3 Penn State Wrestling Shuts Out Maryland 44-0 on Senior Night
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No. 3 Penn State wrestling (6-0) remained undefeated on the year with a 44-0 win against Maryland (0-8) on Monday Night in Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions managed to give up only two takedowns in the Senior Night dual meet and scored 14 bonus points as a team. Redshirt freshman Greg Kerkvliet won by fall…
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Harbor Freight Tools to Open First State College Area Store
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Harbor Freight Tools is planning to open its first Centre County store in late spring. The national discount tool and equipment retailer will take over the former Bed Bath & Beyond location at 313 Benner Pike in College Township. A company spokesperson said an exact date for the Benner Pike Shops location will be announced…
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Peter Buck Announces Candidacy for State College Area School Board
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Peter Buck, an academic programs manager in Penn State’s Sustainability Institute and former Ferguson Township supervisor, announced on Monday that he will seek election to the State College Area School Board this year. “The Pennsylvania Constitution requires a ‘thorough and efficient’ system of education,” Buck said in a statement. “In SCASD, we need to make…