March 2021
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Free COVID-19 Testing Clinic Moving to New Site
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The free COVID-19 testing clinic in Centre County will continue at a new location starting next week and will no longer be operated at the county’s expense. Beginning Tuesday and continuing through May 1, the clinic will operate on the lower level of the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, Centre County Administrator Margaret…
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Penn State Hockey: Aarne Talvitie Signs Contract With New Jersey Devils
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The New Jersey Devils announced Thursday morning that Penn State men’s hockey forward Aarne Talvitie has signed a two-way, entry-level deal with the organization starting in the 2021-2022 season. Talvitie signed an AHL contract with the Binghamton Devils for the remainder of their 2020-2021 season. He will play for the organization after he completes his…
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Oweh and Parsons Shine at Penn State Football’s Pro Day
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As expected it was the Micah Parsons and Jayson Oweh show Thursday as eight former Nittany Lions took part in the program’s Pro Day in front of scouts, head coach and NHL executives. The event effectively took the place of the NFL’s annual scouting combine – which will not happen in person this year due…
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Pennsylvania Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Cases; Centre County Adds 72 New Positives
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Pennsylvania has now had more than 1 million COVID-19 cases since the state’s first were reported on March 6, 2020. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 3,623 new cases statewide on Thursday, bringing the total to 1,000,240. Centre County added 72 cases to bring its total to 14,136. The county also had 170 additional negative…
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Acting from the Heart: Shana Mark of Encompass Health Nittany Valley Aims to Be a Servant Leader
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Shana Mark joined Encompass Health Nittany Valley as director of business development in August 2020 and, among other things, has played a key role in the hospital’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She serves as coordinator of the hospital’s COVID vaccine clinic.
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Lane Restrictions to Be in Place for Repairs on 3 State College Roads
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Asphalt repair work will result in lane restrictions Friday on three State College roads. Ameron Construction will be performing the work between 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following streets: • Clover Alley between East Foster Avenue and East Fairmount Avenue • Clarence Avenue between Fairway Road and Franklin Street • Clay Lane between North…
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Penn State Submits Preliminary Plans for New Palmer Museum of Art at the Arboretum
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Penn State’s plans to construct a new and larger Palmer Museum of Art adjacent to the Arboretum are moving forward, with construction anticipated to begin this summer, pending approval of final plans by the university Board of Trustees and two municipalities. The university has submitted preliminary plans for the project to State College and College…
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Penn State Advises Students Living in 1 Downtown Apartment Building to Get Tested for COVID-19
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After advising Penn State students living in seven campus residence halls to get tested for COVID-19 because of an uptick in positives over the past week, university health officials are now encouraging those living in one downtown State College apartment complex to do the same. Penn State recommended residents of Beaver Hill apartments, 340 E.…
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Centre County Adds 89 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,667
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Centre County reported 89 new COVID-19 on Wednesday to bring its total to 14,064, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 4,667 positives — its highest single-day increase since Feb. 5 — for a statewide total of 999,617. The county also had 173 additional negative test results, increasing its total to 64,141. Across…
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College 9 Movie Theater Set to Reopen
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One of the State College area’s two multiplex movie theaters is ready to reopen for the first time in three months. UEC College 9, 3031 Carnegie Drive, will be open for limited hours starting Friday, regional manager Anthony Smith said. For the time being, the theater will be open Fridays through Sundays and on Tuesdays.…