Chris Morelli
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Rhoades Wastes No Time Filling PSU Hoops Roster
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(Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part interview with new Penn State men’s basketball head coach Mike Rhoades) UNIVERSITY PARK — When Pennsylvania native Mike Rhoades had the opportunity to coach at Penn State, he jumped at the chance. Since his arrival, he hasn’t regretted that decision one bit. In fact, he…
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Farmer-Owned Kinfork Brand Is Changing the Game
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MADISONBURG — If you travel along Brush Valley Road in Madisonburg, chances are you’ve driven past a large building with a large banner that reads, “Buy local beef & cheese.” Inside that building, big things are happening. It’s the home to Kinfork, a brand recently launched by the farmer-owned co-operative Keystone Family Farms. Kinfork is…
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New Penn State Hoops Coach Mike Rhoades Says He’s ‘All In’ with CVC
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(Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part interview with new Penn State men’s basketball head coach Mike Rhoades). UNIVERSITY PARK — When Penn State men’s basketball head coach Mike Rhoades speaks, you can hear the passion in his voice. The Centre County Gazette spoke with the first-year coach recently about a myriad…
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Commissioners Approve Grants to Aid Area Pools
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BELLEFONTE — With summer right around the corner, some area swimming pools will be opening soon. Some, however, are in dire need of repairs. Those pools got some help this week. During Tuesday’s Centre County Board of Commissioners meeting, county brass unanimously approved American Rescue Plan Grant agreements with the Nittany Valley Joint Authority, the…
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Grant Could Help Homeless People in Centre County
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For homeless individuals in Centre County who are suffering from mental health disorders, help may soon be on the way. During the May 2 board of commissioners meeting, a grant application for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness — or PATH — was approved by a unanimous vote. “The PATH grant is actually…
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Stage at Talleyrand Gets $1M Grant
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Big things are happening in Bellefonte. The Stage at Talleyrand Committee announced the awarding of a $1 million grant toward the design and construction of a state-of-the-art venue for performing arts in the park. The grant is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The allocation was officially announced during a news…
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Annual Race Day Soiree Will Benefit Local Cancer Charities
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STATE COLLEGE — When it comes to special fundraising events, the annual Race Day Soiree — which benefits Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State, the American Cancer Society and the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund — is surely a popular one. The event will be held rain or shine on May 6 in conjunction with…
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Band Shell to Be Built in Talleyrand Park
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BELLEFONTE — Talleyrand Park will be getting an exciting new addition in the near future. A group that wants to build a band shell in the park will be holding a private kickoff event on May 1 at Big Spring Spirits in Bellefonte. Former Bellefonte mayor Tom Wilson is one of those spearheading the project.…
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Repair Work Begins on Port Matilda Borough Building
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PORT MATILDA — Repairs on the Port Matilda Borough Building have finally begun. According to borough Secretary Caroline Kibe, progress on the building is being made every day. “The (meeting) room is almost completely done,” Kibe said. “They’re on the verge of removing one little piece yet and then they’ll be demoing the foundation, too.”…
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Public Rallies Around Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt Organizers
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BELLEFONTE — Almost two weeks after the annual Bellefonte Easter Egg Hunt, the controversy surrounding an invoice for the event continues to linger. During the April 17 Bellefonte Borough Council work session and meeting, members of the public came out to discuss the invoice organizers received. According to that invoice, the reservation fee of $200…