Vincent Corso
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Seeking Answers: Apple Hill Antiques Still Puzzled Over Building Sale
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Up at 169 Gerald St., College Township, in a building that was once a roller-skating rink, 45 individual antique dealers have long called Apple Hill Antiques home. Customers come from near and far to the store that operates as a de facto cooperative to find unique collectables, antiques, art and more. Now, after two and…
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Commissioners Approve $40 Million in Bonds for Renovations to Former Centre Crest Building, Other Facilities
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The former Centre Crest building in Bellefonte is one step closer to a needed facelift that will repurpose the building for county use after Centre County Commissioners approved an ordinance on June 14 that will finance the project. The ordinance authorized the issuance of $40 million in general obligation bonds to fund certain capital project…
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Community Responds to Help Longtime Kennel Owner Recoup Funds After Billing Glitch
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BELLEFONTE — Lyons Kennels owner Gerald Lyons was not too worried when a credit card machine glitch back in March and April caused close to 200 transactions not processing, potentially costing the business thousands of dollars. After more than 60 years of providing a wide variety of pet services and helping the community in many…
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Bellefonte’s Kepler Pool Remains Closed; Community Support Sought
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While the official first day of summer is not for a couple of weeks, for most, Memorial Day marked the start of summer fun, and nothing says summer fun quite like swimming. For people in Bellefonte, though, the heat is going to be hard to beat this summer as Kepler Pool will be closed for…
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Celebrating 40 Years of Giving Centre County a Solid Foundation
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Every day, countless people and organizations work to do good in Centre County. Mentors and counselors work with children, giving them a path to success. People and families in need find food, safety, and shelter through many helping hands. Beautiful streams and forests are protected and maintained by people who care about the future of…
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Perplexed About Wines? Get Schooled in Wines by the Class
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There is something romantic about opening and sharing a bottle of wine. Twisting the corkscrew into the cork and then slowly pulling it out until I hear that subtle pop and pouring the unique blend into glasses to share makes me think I am back in the old country (wherever that is) in a beautiful…
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Test Your Mettle on Trail Events in Centre County
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With multiple state forests and state parks and other outdoors areas, Centre County is a hot spot for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and gravel riding. These locations also are home to multiple trail and bike races and events that bring together athletes to test their skills in the mountains. These events are a fun…
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Bellefonte Sells Historic Armory, Brewery-Restaurant Planned
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Another cool project is in the works for Bellefonte. To go along with all the growth and development over the last decade, some local investors have purchased the old National Guard Armory property with plans to transform the property into a brewery and restaurant. The 7.5-acre 1081 Zion Road property was sold to CUZ Holdings…
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After Billing Glitch, Kennel Owner Seeing Payback for Decades of Kindness
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BELLEFONTE — In his more than 60 years in business as the owner of Lyons Kennels, Gerald Lyons has always gone a bit out of his way to help his community. Now, he’s asking that same community for a little support to help correct a credit card error that potentially could cost the business thousands…
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Buddy Johnson Settling into Role as Bellefonte Mayor
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BELLEFONTE — On an unseasonably cold and snowy day for the Monday after Easter, Bellefonte Mayor Gene “Buddy” Johnson was all set to officiate a wedding ceremony in Talleyrand Park. But, the blustery weather forced other plans, moving the ceremony indoors. Although he was glad to move to a less-weather affected area, it is safe…