November 2021
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A Turkey Trot and a Trip Back in Time
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The Thanksgiving break is over and everyone is back in State College. Our family was one of those who stayed around and celebrated the holiday here in Happy Valley. And if you did too, and were out Thanksgiving morning in a last-minute search for some forgotten ingredient for your meal, you may have noticed a…
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State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff Tests Positive for COVID-19
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A Centre County state representative and the No. 2 Republican in the Pennsylvania House is quarantining at home after testing positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, is fully vaccinated and was tested just before Thanksgiving when he began experiencing mild symptoms, according to a statement from his office.…
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CATA Holding Community Input Meeting on Recent Service Reductions
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority is looking to hear from community members about how they have been affected by recent service reductions and suspensions resulting from staffing shortages. CATA will hold a community input meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the Downsbrough Community Room of Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen…
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Mascots Bring a Sense of Identity to Centre County High Schools, Even if Tales of Their Origins Can Be a Bit Fuzzy
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From high school gymnasiums to college football stadiums to professional sports venues, team mascots have become a beloved part of the spectator experience, bringing entertainment and a sense of team spirit to all kinds of sporting events. But the significance of a team mascot goes far beyond their crowd-pleasing sideline antics. While players come and…
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Centre County Adds 72 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 5,252 New Positives
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Centre County reported 72 new COVID-19 cases on Monday to increase its total to 22,736, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Among total cases 20,472 are confirmed and 2,264 are probable. Pennsylvania added 5,252 positives, bringing the statewide total to 1,731,154. The county also had 64 new negative test results to bring the total…
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Stahlman to Retire from Centre Region Active Adult Center
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Cindy Stahlman is stepping down from her role as supervisor of the Centre Region Active Adult Center, which she’s held for the last eight years. “It is bittersweet, but I am also looking forward to new pursuits,” she said. “I have already scheduled an African safari in 2022.” Stahlman grew up locally with her four…
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James Franklin’s 100 Games and Penn State Contract: I Crunched the Numbers so You Don’t Have to
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This was a big week, both good and bad, for James Franklin and Penn State. Franklin, who is in his eighth season at PSU, signed a six-year contract extension, pushing his deal with Penn State until Dec. 31, 2031. The Nittany Lions boss, who turns 50 on Feb. 2, 2022, also coached his 100th game…
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Nature’s Ways: Witch-Hazel — the Last Pa. Native Plant to Flower Each Year
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One doesn’t typically expect to see plants flowering outdoors at the time of year — except maybe potted mums. The last native Pennsylvania plant to flower each year is the witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), a small understory tree. The genus name Hamamelis means “together with fruit,” which refers to the flower blooming at the same time…
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Centre County Adds 82 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,159 New Positives
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Centre County reported 82 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday to increase its total to 22,664, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Among total cases 20,428 are confirmed and 2,236 are probable. Pennsylvania added 4,159 positives, bringing the statewide total to 1,725,902. The county also had 18 new negative test results to bring the total…
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Penn State Football: Handing Out the Grades Following the Nittany Lions’ Loss to Michigan State
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Well that happened. Penn State finishes off the year 7-5 heading into a bowl game with little in the way of positive vibes or good feelings. The Nittany Lions could have, perhaps should have, won on Saturday, and yet here things stand. Here are the grades. Offense: C+ Considering the conditions Penn State’s offense managed…