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Reflections of a Little League ‘all-star mom’
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(Editor’s note: Sarah Pantall is the mother of Scottie Pantall, a member of the State College Little League district championship team. The Gazette asked her to write about her experience of being an “allstar mom.”) When the regular Little League season commitment ends and most moms wrap up their concession duties, there are…
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Pie-in-the-face fundraiser raises money for new healthcare facility
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BELLEFONTE — Friends and family of Centre Care board member Carl Raup lined up on July 18 at Centre Crest to pie him in the face as part the nonprofit’s fundraising campaign to build the county’s newest healthcare facility. According to a press release, Raup sold 10 pies at the cost of $100…
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Responsible investing
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Do you know the core values and beliefs of the companies you invest in? You may have heard of responsible investing as it becomes more popular for investors. There are a few philosophies about responsible investing, but the most common one is ESG investing. ESG stands for environment, social and governance. We have been diligently…
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SCI Program Answers Demand for Green Jobs
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Gregory Clegg didn’t learn about the science of trees in a traditional classroom. He was part of an innovative program at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview, in Bellefonte, that prepares inmates for a career in tree maintenance and management.
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Bellefonte girl named Miss Agriculture USA Queen
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BELLEFONTE — Harper Condo, of Bellefonte, was recently named the 2019 Pennsylvania Baby Miss Agriculture USA Queen. Miss Agriculture USA is a new nonprofit agriculture promotion organization featuring queens of all ages that promote, celebrate and educate about all the diverse aspects of agriculture. Harper is the 1-year-old daughter of Brian and Michele…
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Pleasant Gap man to hold launch party for 11th novel
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PLEASANT GAP — Les Griffin is contracted to make a major contribution to society, but the cost is high — his family, his soul. Griffin is the lead character in “Pinpoint Analysis,” the latest novel penned by Pleasant Gap’s Bill Kovacic. “It was an enjoyable book to write,” said Kovacik. This is Kovacik’s…
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Inaugural group of CentreREADY designees to be recognized
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STATE COLLEGE — The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) and its educational and community partners are gearing up to recognize the inaugural group of students earning the designation of CentreREADY, according to a press release. CentreREADY is the CBICC’s local workforce preparedness and certification initiative developed in partnership with all…
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Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Takes Top Honors at Diocesan Forensics Competition
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What do board games, tornadoes and field trips have in common? They are all topics that Our Lady of Victory Catholic School (OLVCS) seventh-grader Helena Sicree had to creatively speak about in order to win first place at the Diocesan Middle School Forensics competition.
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Spring Mills powerlifters bring home several championships
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BIGLER — The TransFitness powerlifting team, of Spring Mills, performed well in the last two powerlifting meets that were held in Bigler. Everyone on the team won first place at the Central PA Open Powerlifting Meet that was held last year on December 15. Caroline Witter, lifted in the 114-pound class, bench pressed 104.5 pounds…
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‘Grease’ to be performed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy
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By ELIZABETH PETERS BOALSBURG — The halls of St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy are ringing with “Tell me more! Tell me more!” as the cast of the school musical puts the finishing touches on its vocal arrangements for its big day. On May 1 and 2, the Pink Ladies and the Greasers will take…