February 2024
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Family Caregiving Is a Noble Responsibility
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Here’s a bit of old news. Old in three ways as a matter of fact. First, that it relates to the decade that ended four years ago. Second, that it was initially published nine months ago when the census data for that decade was released. And third, that it concerns those of us who are…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: Kanye Clary Dismissed from Team
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Penn State men’s basketball leading scorer Kanye Clary is no longer with the program, coach Mike Rhoades told reporters on Monday. Rhoades said the dismissal was a “coach’s decision,” but did not provide a specific reason for the separation. “We’re just going to move on and focus on the task at hand with our team…
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OLLI at Penn State to Offer Free Cardiovascular Health Class
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UNIVERSITY PARK — According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all American adults are affected by some form of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Sarah Guillard, a nurse practitioner at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Penn State Health, said because of statistics like this, cardiovascular health is…
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Pa. Election 2024: The State Senate Races to Watch as Democrats Seek the Majority
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Democrats want to flip the Pennsylvania Senate this November, and party backers are eyeing a handful of districts as key to taking control of…
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Black History 101 Mobile Museum to Visit Penn State
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The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will stop at Penn State’s University Park campus on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to celebrate Black History Month. Educator and scholar Khalid el-Hakim established the Black History 101 Mobile Museum in 1995 and continues to serve as its curator. The mobile museum is a renowned repository of more than 10,000 original artifacts…
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What Shapiro’s Budget Pitch Could Do for Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities
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The governor’s budget proposal would give rural areas a boost to invest in housing, address gaps in health care and market the outdoor landscape.
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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 JAN. 22-26, 2024 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH Nevin…
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Penn State Wrestling Beats Nebraska 22-13 to Claim Big Ten Regular Season Title
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Top-ranked Penn State wrestling (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) took down No. 3 Nebraska (11-2, 6-2 ) 22-13 on Sunday afternoon in front of a sold-out Rec Hall crowd. With the victory, Penn State claimed the regular season Big Ten title for the fourth consecutive year. Highlighting the dual for the Nittany Lions were two top-10…
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THON 2024 Raises Record $16.95 Million
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It was another record-setting year for Penn State’s THON and its fundraising efforts to support pediatric cancer patients and research. THON 2024 raised $16,955,683.63 for the Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, the student-run philanthropy revealed on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. The announcement came following the conclusion of the annual 46-hour…
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‘We Weren’t Alone.’ Four Diamonds Families Share Stories of Pediatric Cancer Battles and THON’s Impact
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The final stages of Penn State’s THON 2024 began with Family Hour on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. Stacia Bird, the daughter of Four Diamonds founder Charles Millard, touched on the event’s “Treasure Every Adventure” theme and its relation to her father’s vision toward raising pediatric cancer awareness to kick off the segment. …