G Kerry Webster
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Centre County opioid outreach event planned in March
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BELLEFONTE — Centre County brass continues to work to deter the heroin and opioid epidemic locally, and on Jan. 17 county commissioners took action to establish an outreach event in March. Commissioners approved paying a $280 rental fee to the American Philatelic Center for the rental of Sundman Hall for a Heroin Opioid Prevention…
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State College driver uses Uber to supplement income
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STATE COLLEGE — Dominic Aiello, of State College, is like many young professionals fresh out of college. He’s busy working a full-time job, selling health and dental insurance and other employee benefits. Unfortunately, as a startup insurance salesperson, Aiello has not established a lengthy client list to bring in his needed income. So, he has to supplement. He…
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State College elementary school students give back for the holidays
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STATE COLLEGE — Elementary school students of the State College Area School District have been busy this holiday season. Recently, students at Gray’s Woods Elementary School and Houserville Elementary School took time from their busy schedules to count money, pack food bags and even hold a charity auction, all with the thoughts of others…
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Walking tour shows off Philipsburg history
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PHILIPSBURG — Did you know St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg was the first church in the United States to have electrical lights? Did you know the Rowland Theatre has the largest screen of any indoor theater in central Pennsylvania? Both buildings were stops on the first-ever Philipsburg Historical Holiday Walking Tour, held Dec.…
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Centre County collection boxes dispose of unwanted medication
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BELLEFONTE — Since late June, an initiative by the Centre County District Attorney’s Office has proven to be effective in getting unused and unwanted medication off the streets. The Medication Collection Box program is a direct result of a Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association grant, which brought six secure drop-off boxes to the county. They…
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State College pig sculpture initiator celebrates 98 years
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STATE COLLEGE — A special celebration of 98 years was held in honor of a man instrumental in bringing the “Centennial Pigs” sculpture to downtown State College. Ed Mattil was surrounded by family and friends when he blew out candles on his birthday cake at the Tavern Restaurant on the afternoon of Nov. 25.…
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Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership board members selected, officers installed
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PHILIPSBURG — Officials of the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership announced that five candidates for seats on the partnership’s board of directors have been elected for three-year terms. ‘In late October, the MVEDP held its annual board of director’s election,’ said Stan LaFuria, executive director of the partnership. ‘Six people were running for five…
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Canines get own Bellefonte bar, boutique to call home
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BELLEFONTE — It’s definitely not a dog’s life for the pooches in and around Bellefonte anymore. Now, thanks to the vision of local businesswoman Carly Andriaccio, local canines have their own hangout to call home. The Bone Bar and Boutique opened at 135 W. High St. just a few weeks ago, and according to…
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Free well water testing for flood impacted Centre County households
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BELLEFONTE — The state Department of Environmental Protection is offering free water testing for anybody whose private well or spring was affected by the recent flooding. Centre County government, in cooperation with DEP, has established the planning office in the Willowbank Building in Bellefonte as a location for affected residents to pick up and…
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Centre County groups set services, businesses offer deals for vets
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Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11 in the United States, and is intended to honor military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in other countries, such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. The Armistice…