Chris Morelli
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Reverse Car Drawing Will Pay Tribute to Dan Rallis
in Centre County Gazette, Community, Local News, Penn State Basketball, Penn State Sports, State College—
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This year’s Reverse Car Drawing figures to be an emotional evening. Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State will host its 15th annual Reverse Car Drawing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Over the course of the evening, the event will pay tribute to the late Dan Rallis, who…
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Recycling Efforts Continue at Beaver Stadium
in Centre County Gazette, Community, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports—
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With Penn State football season here, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority is reminding those attending games at Beaver Stadium to take advantage of the blue recycling bags located in parking lots around the stadium. During the Aug. 29 Centre County Board of Commissioners meeting, Joanne Shafer, deputy executive director and recycling coordinator for…
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Sinkhole Repairs Continue in Sheriff’s Parking Lot
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BELLEFONTE — A sinkhole that opened up in the west parking lot of the Centre County Sheriff’s Department in Bellefonte is currently under repair. During the Aug. 22 Board of Commissioners meeting, county Administrator John Franek addressed the situation. “What we found upon opening up the hole was that it was site of the former…
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‘Grange Fair Days’ Arrive in Centre County
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BELLEFONTE — It’s here. The 149th Grange Encampment and Fair gets underway (officially) on Aug. 18 and runs through Aug. 26. During Tuesday’s Centre County Board of Commissioners meeting, the BOC issued proclamation No. 34 of 2023, which proclaims that stretch as “Grange Fair Days” in Centre County. Centre Hall Mayor LeDon Young was on…
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Bellefonte Area Getting Another Dollar General
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BELLEFONTE — Another Dollar General is coming to Centre County. Work is progressing at a rapid pace for a new location at 586 E. College Ave., Bellefonte. The newest location will sit just off the Pleasant Gap exit of Interstate 99 . Dollar General’s corporate offices confirmed the new location. “At this time, a store…
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Reverse Car Drawing Returns This Fall
in Centre County Gazette, Community, Entertainment News, Local News, Penn State Basketball, State College—
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UNIVERSITY PARK — After a brief hiatus, the Reverse Car Drawing is back. Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State will host its 15th annual Reverse Car Drawing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Up for grabs is a replica 1965 Shelby Cobra. Tickets for the event are $350…
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Centre County Commissioners Approve Land Transfer for New Turning Lane in Benner Township
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The growth along the Benner Pike near Bellefonte is prompting some changes in traffic patterns. During the Aug. 1 Centre County Board of Commissioners meeting, the BOC approved resolution No. 12 of 2023, which transfers a portion of the land owned by Centre County to Benner Township as part of the improvements to Rishel Hill…
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Stage at Talleyrand Project Progressing in Bellefonte
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners received an update on The Stage at Talleyrand Park during this week’s meeting. The Stage at Talleyrand is an open-air performing arts center planned for the annex section at the west end of the Bellefonte park. Rick Jacobs spoke on behalf of The Stage at Talleyrand Committee…
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Herbie’s Home ‘Town Loop’ Has a New Look
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BELLEFONTE — Herbie’s Home “Town Loop” will have a different look this year. The 17th annual 4-mile run/walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, in Bellefonte. For the first time, the course will start and end at Bellefonte Area High School’s Rogers Stadium. “We aren’t changing the route; we’re changing the start and finish,”…
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Tiny Tavern Cafe Opens in Pleasant Gap
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PLEASANT GAP — From a bottle shop to a bakery. The Red Horse Tavern, located in Pleasant Gap, now has a café. The Tiny Tavern Café opened its doors in June. Co-owners Natalie Valdivia and Victor Visciani reopened the Red Horse in 2022. The bottle shop sat empty for several months before its conversion to…