Danielle Blake
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Centre County Honors 911 Dispatchers
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners declared Monday, April 15, through Friday, April 19, as 911 Dispatchers Week in Centre County. Rayme Weidel, assistant director of Centre County 911 Emergency Communications, spoke about the vital services provided by the county’s dispatchers at the BOC meeting on Tuesday, while accompanied by members of the…
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Centre County’s Newest Scouts Find Belonging in the Great Outdoors
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Lavender Scouts is one of Centre Region Parks and Recreation’s latest programs, aiming to provide an inclusive scouting experience for LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth. Recommended for youth aged 13 to 17, the scouts have been meeting at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center in State College since their first season in the fall of 2023. “In…
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March Is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and American Red Cross Month in Centre County
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations at the Tuesday, March 12, meeting, declaring March as both Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and American Red Cross Month in Centre County. Marisa Ferger spoke on behalf of both the Eastern and Western Pennsylvania chapters of the Bleeding Disorders Foundation to shed light on…
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Vienna Serenade: Bridging the Past and Present in Central PA’s Chamber Music Scene
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BELLEFONTE — Vienna Serenade, the newest local music ensemble in central Pennsylvania, will make its debut on Sunday, Jan. 14, as part of the Bellefonte Sunday Afternoon Chamber Music Series at Trinity United Methodist Church. Organized by Susan Kroeker, a professional flutist with a decades-long history in the music scene, Vienna Serenade comprises 11 professional…
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‘Our Children and Youth Need This Program.’ Commissioners Declare January as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Centre County
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday declared January 2024 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Centre County. Rebecca Lord, the local program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters, expressed gratitude for the proclamation, emphasizing the significance of the program in the lives of children and youth in Centre County. She…
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Circus Stella Takes Center Stage at First Night State College
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First Night State College is set to showcase numerous unique and exciting performances for the annual New Year’s Eve festival, and among them is Circus Stella—a traveling circus featuring trained rescue dogs alongside skilled human performers. This circus promises a night of laughter, skill and heartwarming celebration of canine companionship. Shows are at 1:30 and…
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State College Food Bank Takes on Growing Community Need
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With the holiday season upon us, the State College Food Bank has been working to tackle the escalating issue of food insecurity in Centre County. Allayn Beck, the executive director, highlighted the changing landscape of food insecurity across the county, emphasizing a notable increase in the region. “We are definitely seeing an overall increase across…
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Bellefonte Area School District Begins Superintendent Search
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BELLEFONTE — The search for Bellefonte Area School District’s new superintendent is underway and the district is looking for community input in the pursuit. The community-input survey can be found at basd.net and will be accessible through Jan. 5. “We want to learn your perceptions of BASD’s strengths and challenges, and the superintendent leadership characteristics…
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Centre Crest Building Renovations Take Next Step
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday granted approval for the advertising of invitations for bids for the renovation of the Centre Crest Building. The move is a step forward for the county’s plan to repurpose the 85-year-old, county-owned building into a central hub for various departments. The 118,000-square-foot former nursing home…
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Centre County Seeks Funding for Public Safety Training Center Expansion
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In an effort to enhance public safety training and address a growing need for emergency responders, the Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution during its meeting on Tuesday. The resolution looks to secure a $1 million statewide Local Share Assessment grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support the expansion of the…