Lloyd Rogers
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Centre County Prison Board Honors Retiring Warden
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Prison Board honored Warden Glenn Irwin during its Aug. 13 meeting as the longtime corrections professional attended his final Board of Inspectors meeting before retirement after nearly 40 years in the field. Irwin thanked the board for entrusting him with leading…
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John Foster Brings Heart and Hometown Roots to Grange Fair Grandstand
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Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of “American Idol,” before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now has him traveling the country, Foster was a teenager in Louisiana who almost didn’t sing at all.
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Night at the Races Fundraiser Fuels Bob Perks Fund’s Mission
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A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year mission of supporting local cancer patients.
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Citizens’ Police Academy Gives Residents Firsthand Look at Policing
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The free program, led by local law enforcement agencies throughout Centre County, gives participants the opportunity to learn about police work through classroom instruction, demonstrations and behind-the-scenes experiences.
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ShelterFest Returns to Support Out of the Cold’s Mission
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Out of the Cold is inviting the community to ShelterFest 2026, a four-day celebration of live music, local food and community support that helps ensure some of Centre County’s most vulnerable residents have a safe place to sleep.
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Centre County Jail Population Falls to Lowest Level Since 2005
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The inmate population at the Centre County Correctional Facility has fallen to its lowest level since the current jail opened in 2005, a trend officials attribute to expanded diversion programs, re-entry efforts and changes in probation laws.
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A Promise Kept: The Hope Fund Celebrates 5th Annual ‘A Toast to T.J.’ Event
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What began as a community rallying around a young husband and father battling a rare form of cancer has grown into The Hope Fund, a volunteer nonprofit that has quietly helped more than 300 Penns Valley families facing medical emergencies and personal crises.
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Christmas in July Returns to People’s Choice Festival
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The People’s Choice Festival will bring a little Christmas magic to the middle of the summer for the second consecutive year.
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People’s Choice Festival Is Back Home in Boalsburg
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After years away from its historic home, the People’s Choice Festival is returning to Boalsburg this week, bringing with it the artists, food, music and family-friendly traditions that have made it a Centre County favorite for decades.
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Grange Fair Debuts Fan Contest for Emily Ann Roberts VIP Experience
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The Centre County Grange Fair is giving country music fans a chance to turn their admiration for rising star Emily Ann Roberts into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.