Bill Horlacher
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Sue Paterno Shares Memories of Joe as Her Double Holiday Approaches
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It’s been a bit more than 12 years since the love of her life, Joseph Vincent Paterno, passed away. But even so, nothing seems to have changed in the heart […]
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What Can We Expect at Christmas During ‘The Great Dechurching’?
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It was published last August and aimed primarily at pastors and other church leaders. But “The Great Dechurching” didn’t prove to be light entertainment for clergy who may have selected […]
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Penn State Wrestling: Jeff Byers Goes Bold as He Predicts a Historic Achievement
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Maybe you think that Jeff Byers has seen all there is to see in collegiate wrestling as he enters his 35th year of broadcasting the action for Penn State. Indeed, […]
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Suicide Prevention Month Puts Focus on Jana Marie Foundation and ‘Philosophy of Hope’ Concert
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It was certainly a privilege for me to sit down for coffee with Marisa Vicere, the founder and president of Jana Marie Foundation. Not because of our location, though I […]
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Renovated Shelter to Help Out of the Cold Offer Hope to People Experiencing Homelessness in Centre County
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I was privileged to attend an open house last week that celebrated the final preparations for Out of the Cold’s permanent overnight shelter. As an occasional supporter, occasional volunteer and […]
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‘Peaceful’ State College Community Makes a Positive Impression on New International Students
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Do you ever feel a trifle insulated from the real world, my fellow Centre Countian? Do you ever feel like you’re out of touch with life across the globe as […]
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Jeff Byers Gives the Inside Scoop on Centre County’s New Sports Radio Station
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I’ve interviewed Jeff Byers at least 10 times over the last decade, mostly to capture insights into the powerhouse Penn State wrestling program. Byers, the team’s broadcaster since 1990, is […]
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Rare Disease Diagnosis Offers Freedom, Support to Local Family
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Matthew James Campbell entered the world at Centre Community Hospital on October 13, 1972. His parents, Jim and Ellen Campbell, will never forget that date though 50 years have gone […]
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New State College Pastor Is a Michigan Man, but His Wife Is True-Blue for Penn State
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People in the State College area will readily take a liking to Nicholas Boonstra, the new senior pastor at Blue Course Community Church. An energetic 35-year-old, he’s brilliant and fun, […]
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Gone 39 Years, Back for 10: An Old-Timer’s View of Today’s Happy Valley
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I’ll never forget my sense of euphoria as I pulled into the Ebensburg Sheetz one day in May of 2013. My excitement was not anything Sheetzy, although I’ll always appreciate […]