June 2021
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Centre County Adds 3 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 277 New Positives
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Centre County reported three new COVID-19 cases on Thursday to bring its total 16,898, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 277 new positives, bringing the commonwealth’s total to 1,209,725. Centre County has had 23 consecutive days with fewer than 10 new cases, while Pennsylvania has had 20 straight days with fewer than…
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Champion Bloodlines: Percheron Horses from Windermere Farms Are Helping Shape the Breed All over the World
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The view from Windermere Farms in Spring Mills stretches far across Brush Valley. The mountains shape the valley, with fields and barns highlighting the fertility of the lowlands. On the farm, Percheron horses – stallions, mares, and foals alike – graze in pastures. The magnificent animals stand tall and strong; their gigantic hoofs trot easily…
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State College’s COVID-19 Ordinance Rescinded
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Ten months after its introduction, State College’s COVID-19 emergency ordinance is no longer in effect, according to the borough. The ordinance was set to remain in effect until July 31 or until the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s emergency declaration was rescinded, whichever came first. In May’s primary election, voters approved a state constitution amendment giving…
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Penn State Men’s Hockey Announces Incoming 2021 Class
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Penn State men’s hockey announced its incoming 2021 class on Wednesday afternoon as the Nittany Lions slowly march towards offseason workouts and – hopefully – a far more normal 2021-22 season than the COVID-19 impacted 2020-21 campaign. In total Guy Gadowsky will welcome five incoming freshmen in addition to one transfer portal acquisition. The Nittany…
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Coming to the Bryce Jordan Center This Fall
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will make its first visit to the Bryce Jordan Center this fall, the arena announced this week. The famous monster truck toys will come to full-size life in the Jordan Center at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 , and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. The…
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Centre County Adds 1 COVID-19 Case; Pennsylvania Reports 312 New Positives
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Centre County reported one new COVID-19 case on Wednesday to bring its total 16,895, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 312 new positives, bringing the commonwealth’s total to 1,209,448. Centre County has had 22 consecutive days with fewer than 10 new cases, while Pennsylvania has had 19 straight days with fewer than…
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Fall Opening Planned for Whitehall Road Sheetz
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Construction continues on a new Sheetz in Ferguson Township, with completion anticipated this fall. The convenience store and gas station at the corner of West Whitehall Road and West College Avenue is expected to open around the end of September, Sheetz spokesman Nick Ruffner said on Tuesday. Located on a portion of former Harner Farm…
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Happy Valley Music Fest Plans for 2022 Return
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Happy Valley Music Fest won’t be back this summer, but organizers of the State College summer music festival are making plans to return with a bigger and better event in 2022. Like most everything else, the festival did not take place last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Todd Wagner, whose Lucky Dog Management took…
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State College Considers Easing Restriction on Food Trucks
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Food trucks will have more opportunities to do business in State College, pending approval of ordinance amendments by borough council next week. Council will vote at its meeting on Monday to update the ordinance to allow “mobile food peddlers” in residential areas and borough parks, with an approved special event license. Currently, they are permitted…
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Happy Valley Restaurant Week to Offer Special Dishes, Showcase Local Food Scene
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More than 20 restaurants throughout Centre County will offer special dishes as part of a revamped weeklong showcase of the local food scene. Happy Valley Restaurant Week will take place Monday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27. “Happy Valley Restaurant Week is a celebration of the growing food scene in Centre County,” event organizer Maggie…