Karen Walker
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Number of Abandoned Pets on the Rise in Centre County
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Now safe and being cared for at Centre County PAWS, two emaciated stray dogs found roaming free in the span of two days are indicative of an increasing problem in Centre County: dogs being abandoned or surrendered by their owners.
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‘Mike the Mailman’ Shares Tales of Fun and Kindness in New Memoir
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“Pushing the Envelope” documents the stories and antics which led Mike Herr to achieve icon status — and to impact the lives of countless Penn State students — over his decades as “Mike the Mailman” at the University Park post office.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Renaissance Fund Honorees Bill & Connie Hayes
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For their many contributions to the local community and Penn State University, the Bill and Connie Hayes will be recognized as the university’s 2025 Renaissance Fund honorees on Nov. 11 at a reception supporting a newly created scholarship fund in their names.
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Starseed Festival Returns to Boalsburg
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The Starseed Festival will bring together mental and physical health practitioners, artists and crafters, and a little mystical fun on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at Boal Hall in Boalsburg
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A Gem of a Partnership: Moyer and Bauman Team Up to Create a More Personal Jewelry Experience
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When Lori Moyer and Jamie Bauman combined forces to form Moyer Bauman Jewelers in January, they weren’t just creating a new business. They were merging 60 years of industry experience and a shared passion for making personal connections with their customers.
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Special ‘Swanktuary’: New Studio Brings Yoga and More to Downtown Bellefonte
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When Jenn Dashem learned of available space at 136 W. High St. in Bellefonte, she was not actively looking to open a new yoga studio. But it was as if the stars aligned.
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Gorinto’s ‘Life-Affirming’ Cultural Exchange
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Gorinto Production brings world-class national and international live music to State College through Manny’s Performance Space and other venues, a CSA-inspired membership program and an annual three-day festival.
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Meet the Press: PSU Press Is Renowned for Scholarly Works, Popular Books and Graphic Imprint
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Relatively unknown in the community and frequently misunderstood on campus, Penn State University Press is internationally lauded for publishing world-class books and journals.
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Penn State Professor’s New Book Traces Weather’s Role in the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign
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In “The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign,” Penn State meteorology professor Jon Nese and historian Jeffrey Harding analyze how weather affected the six-week period surrounding one of the Civil War’s most significant battles.
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Par for the Cause: Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer Celebrates 30 Years
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It’s been 30 years since Penn State men’s basketball’s then-head coach Bruce Parkhill introduced the State College community to a relatively new collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches: the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative.