June 2023
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Artists Sought for Downtown Bellefonte Mural Project
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. is planning to install a large-scale mural in the borough this summer and is seeking qualified artists for the project. Artists can submit their qualifications for consideration through the DBI website until July 23. According to the project overview, artists will be hired to create proposal concepts and after a jury review…
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‘A Poem in Our Eyes’ Exhibition Features Poetry by Centre Care Residents
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Poems written by residents of Centre Care nursing home’s memory care unit are on display throughout June in the Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery at Schlow Centre Region Library in State College. An annual celebration of the nonprofit Ridgelines Language Arts semester-long program of the same name, “A Poem in Our Eyes” highlights the rich intellectual…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: Nittany Lions Set for Game in Atlanta, Per Report
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Penn State men’s basketball could be hitting the court in Atlanta this year, according to multiple reports by national outlets. According to The Bracketeer, the Nittany Lions are set to face Georgia Tech in the Holiday Hoopsgiving doubleheader at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. South Florida is reportedly the second team in the event set…
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Deed Transfers
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The following property transactions were compiled from information provided by the Centre County recorder of deeds, Joseph Davidson. The Gazette is not responsible for typographical errors. The published information is believed to be accurate; however, the Gazette neither warrants nor accepts any liability or responsibility for inaccurate information. RECORDED MAY 22-26, 2023 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH J.…
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State Police Identify Troopers Killed, Wounded in Juniata County Shootings
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Pennsylvania State Police on Sunday identified the state trooper who was killed and another who was critically injured in separate but related shootings Saturday in Juniata County. Officials also identified the shooter, who died in a gunfire exchange with troopers after an hours-long manhunt. Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr., 29, was ambushed and killed by…
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Time, Site Will Not Change for Big BOC Meeting
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BELLEFONTE — When it comes to Centre County government, circle June 27 on your calendar. That’s the day the Responsible Contractor Ordinance will be voted on by the Board of Commissioners. During the June 13 meeting, Chair Mark Higgins said the public hearing will take place prior to the regular meeting on June 27. “I…
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The Countdown Is On for Happy Valley Ironman
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STATE COLLEGE — The countdown is on. The Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley is right around the corner. The triathlon will take place on July 2 in locations throughout Centre and Clinton counties. Director Josh Cone said that things are coming together nicely in preparation for the first-ever Ironman event in Centre County. “The event…
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State College Community Celebrates Juneteenth
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Community members gathered Saturday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and on South Fraser Street for entertainment and reflection as State College celebrated the fourth year of its growing Juneteenth celebration. After kicking off with an art exhibition opening on Friday night at the Woskob Family Gallery, the festivities continued with a block party…
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Great PA News Quiz: I-95 Disaster, Budget Fights, Wage Hike and a Political Hall of Famer
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Test your knowledge of the week in Pennsylvania news.
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Fragola Appointed to Fill Vacancy on College Township Council
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A familiar face is returning to College Township Council. The council voted 4-0 on Thursday to appoint former member Anthony Fragola to fill the vacancy created by Carla Stilson’s upcoming departure. After 10 years on council, Stilson submitted her resignation, effective July 1, at the end of May, citing personal reasons. Fragola will serve the…