Chris Morelli
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Ironman to Hold Volunteer Fair for Inaugural Happy Valley Event
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STATE COLLEGE — If you have some free time on your hands, the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley wants you. The triathlon is currently looking for volunteers to help with the event, which is scheduled for July 2 in Centre and Clinton counties. A volunteer fair will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at…
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The Exit Interview: Centre County Commissioner Michael Pipe
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BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioner Michael Pipe stands in his office surrounded by boxes. While he will soon be leaving the friendly confines of the Willowbank Building, the boxes, he explained, aren’t his belongings. In fact, they are property of the county. There are binders filled with old newspaper clippings that document some of the…
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Pipe Excited to Get the Ball Rolling in Harrisburg
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BELLEFONTE — As Centre County Commissioner Michael Pipe counts down his final days at the Willowbank Building, he is ready for the new challenges that lie ahead in Harrisburg. He’s also excited to work with Governor-elect Josh Shapiro. “I think Governor-elect Shapiro represents what we need in government and politics right now in the most…
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Renovations Continue at Centre County Courthouse
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BELLEFONTE — Centre County’s courtroom No. 1 continues to get a facelift. Centre County’s director of facilities management, Lee Sheaffer, said that some improvements are needed to repair the plaster work in the courtroom. “Of course, we’ve had some substantial work taking place in the courthouse in the past few years, which has caused some…
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Christmas Crusade Delivers Gifts to Centre County Kids
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STATE COLLEGE — For many families in Centre County, Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Some parents are forced to choose between putting food on the table or presents underneath the tree. Luckily, the Centre County Youth Service Bureau has once again successfully distributed gifts through its Christmas Crusade for Kids. The annual…
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Centre County Officials Ask Residents for Input on Broadband Map
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BELLEFONTE — A National Broadband Map recently released by the Federal Communications Commission was a hot topic of conversation for the Centre County Board of Commissioners recently. The FCC’s new National Broadband Map shows internet availability data nationwide. For the first time, the FCC is accepting input from consumers on the map. Commissioners Chair Michael…
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The Art of Giving: Amanda Werner Designs the Perfect Gift Boxes with Love and Care
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Through The Giving Box, Amanda Werner focuses on the art of creating the perfect gift for each individual. She curates wooden gift boxes full of locally sourced items. She came up with the concept for her Lemont-based business in 2016. It was simple, she says. “It was like a game of Tetris to me,” Werner…
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Local Volunteers Make a Difference on Big Issues That Matter Locally, Nationally and Globally
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Climate change. Hunger. Democracy. Social justice. War in Ukraine. All are huge issues that can seem overwhelming. How can one person possibly make a difference? In Centre County, volunteers are stepping up to do their small part to change the world, starting close to home. Following are the stories of some of those dedicated individuals,…
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Bellefonte Waterfront Project Stalls, Again
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BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Waterfront Project has stalled once again — at least for the winter months. According to Bellefonte Borough manager Ralph Stewart, developer Tom Songer II has informed the borough that ground will not be broken this winter. “The owner of the property, Mr. Tom Songer, has indicated that due to the current…
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Bellefonte’s Ice Skating Rink to Return in 2023
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BELLEFONTE — The rink is returning in 2023. Bellefonte will once again have an ice-skating rink this winter, according to Bellefonte borough manager Ralph Stewart. However, it will have a new location. “The big difference is the location,” Stewart said. “We’re going to set it up over on the ‘Figure 8’ side of Talleyrand Park,…