Connie Cousins
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Lemont Woman Follows Her Dream to Restore Centuries-Old Home in Croatia
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. LEMONT — Penny Eifrig has followed several careers in her life and has never backed away from a challenge. Her experiences as a writer, business owner, publisher, pickleball instructor and director of a nonprofit that places book vending machines in schools (Random Acts of Reading) have…
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A Look Into Bellefonte’s New Bookstore
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The new bookstore at 130 S. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte, had a brisk flow of customers on its opening day.
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Pixie Dust Wishes Gives Disney Trip to Local Family
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STATE COLLEGE — When you wish upon a star … For one State College family, a dream came true on Oct. 15 when Pixie Dust Wishes, a nonprofit that provides trips to Walt Disney World for children with disabilities, presented their 23rd award to Suzie Brown of State College. Suzie’s parents are Aurelie Brown and…
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Ballroom Dancing Is Alive and Well in Bellefonte
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BELLEFONTE — On a recent Sunday, a large group of people met at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte to enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing. Rod and Ann Hart organized the event, and it was the second time since before the pandemic that the dance took place. The first half hour was devoted to lessons and…
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Local Author Pens Book on State College Little German Band
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Vonnie Henninger’s latest book on local history is dedicated to the men and women who were members of The State College Little German Band and those who fill its ranks today.
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Celebrating Two Centuries, Boalsburg Church Is a Treasure in Many Ways
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BOALSBURG — St. John’s United Church of Christ is set to celebrate its 200th anniversary at the end of May and with several events designed around the monumental occasion, the treasure UCC has become, and the treasures within, will be on full display to the curious public. According to Randolph Thomas, a Boalsburg UCC congregation…
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African Designs Highlight Special Arts Gallery at Bellefonte Art Museum
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The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County (BAM) is exhibiting “African Designs: Creating Wearable Art” in the Special Arts Gallery during January and February. Artisans within the many African countries create fabrics and wearable art items from various materials. Some designs in the fabrics feature abstract and geometric patterns produced by weaving, printing and even…
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Stahlman to Retire from Centre Region Active Adult Center
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Cindy Stahlman is stepping down from her role as supervisor of the Centre Region Active Adult Center, which she’s held for the last eight years. “It is bittersweet, but I am also looking forward to new pursuits,” she said. “I have already scheduled an African safari in 2022.” Stahlman grew up locally with her four…
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Grammy Winner, Platinum Record Songwriter and Rising Country Star Among Grandstand Acts at Grange Fair
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When Grange Fair comes around in August (except last year), it means different things to individuals. For some, it’s a chance to see family and friends that they haven’t seen in a while. That’s two years for many people due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. The vacation aspect is the top reason for some —…
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Faith Centre Providing Free Back-to-School Clothing
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The first day of school is right around the corner and The Faith Centre in Bellefonte is helping students and families save a little money by offering a back-to-school giveaway. The annual event will be held Aug. 2-7 at 110 W. High St. Students from kindergarten through high school seniors, coming with a parent, will…