Vincent Corso
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Take a Walk in Penn’s Woods
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On the first Sunday of October, groups from around the state will be getting out to explore the vast forests of Pennsylvania. Since 2017, the day has been set aside for Walk in Penn’s Woods Day, an event brought together by a statewide partnership that encourages groups to host hikes around the state. According to…
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New Softball Field Under Construction at Bald Eagle Area
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WINGATE — Come spring, the girls on the varsity softball team at Bald Eagle Area High School will no longer have to head out on the bus for practice. They won’t have to miss class time to travel for home games. And hopefully they will draw bigger crowds to cheer them on. Finally, the girls in…
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Size Matters in Centre County: Commissioners Support Limiting Truck Size
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BELLEFONTE — Size does matter in Centre County. And because of that fact, the Centre County Board of Commissioners agreed to show support for the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, a national group working toward legislation that would limit the size of rigs on the road. With two interstates running through the local mountains — both…
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County Recognizes Overdose Awareness, Recovery Month
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Community members who have been impacted by drug overdoses are invited to come together on Thursday (Sept. 1) at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte to remember those who have been lost, and encourage those who are suffering to find help. The event honors National Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) and helps kicks off Recovery…
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College Township Looking for Solutions for After-Dark Park Usage
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Over the past two years, College Township has received increased reports of “nefarious activities” in Dalevue Park after dark. From Aug. 3, 2020, to June 13, 2022, there were at least 17 complaints made to the State College Police Department concerning activity after dark at the park, which is located near Lemont at 413 Goldfinch…
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State College Man Bikes Across America
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STATE COLLEGE — From the coast of Virginia to the rocky shore of Astoria, Oregon, Michael Canich pedaled his way across the country on his trusty bike this summer. Starting on May 1, Canich rode through 10 states over a 94-day period. He pedaled over mountains, across the prairies and through the desert. He rode…
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Inglebean Café in Millheim Closed for at Least a Month
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MILLHEIM — The Inglebean Café is closed to customers and it is unclear if and when it will open again. On Aug. 16, owner Dennis Alan Whittinghill posted on Instagram that the café, located at 106 E. Main St., will be closed for up to one month. He later created a GoFundMe account looking to…
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Governors Park Ball Field in Bellefonte to Get Makeover by Next Season
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BELLEFONTE — If things go to plan, the Governors Park baseball field will be much improved before opening day 2023. During a Bellefonte Borough Council work session, Theodore Thwing, from construction firm Weber Murphy Fox, gave on update on what people can expect from the project. The ball field is home to the Bellefonte Area…
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A Sip of Sun, Fun and Craft Beverage
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To me, the perfect way to spend an easy summer afternoon or evening is sitting outside, enjoying a craft beverage with friends. Luckily for me and the rest of us who live in Centre County, we have a thriving craft beverage scene, with many local producers in unique settings around the county. During the pandemic,…
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FBI Honors Bellefonte Police Officer, Detective
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Two members of the Bellefonte police force were recognized this week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their role in protecting the public from a potentially violent incident in 2020. Officer Robert Igo and Detective William Witmer were both instrumental in helping the FBI identify and apprehend Mitchell Ocker-Mullen, 24, of Bellefonte, in October…