Centre County Gazette
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Press Forward Survey Highlights Value of Local Journalism
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Press Forward PA Wilds unveiled the results of a yearlong research project that gathered feedback from more than 2,000 residents across nine counties.
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Only Encampment Fair in the U.S. Thrives on Family Traditions
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Although the competition for campsites is intense, when it comes down to it, it’s the relationships and customs that fuel loyalty to the Grange Fair.
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Youth Build Life Skills Through Livestock Showmanship
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Little brown cowboy boots clomped around in the dirt as young competitors hurried around the barn preparing for Centre County Grange Fair’s 2026 Junior Poultry Show.
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Grange Fair, Mount Nittany Health Offer Healthcare Resources for Rural Residents
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dozens of residents from across the state who filtered through the Mount Nittany Health Fair tent at the Grange Fair, where attendees traded stories about their own experiences with their local healthcare systems while interacting with professionals from Mount Nittany Health.
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Centre County High School Football Teams Set to Kick Off 2026 Campaign
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It’s time to take the field for the five CentreCounty high school football teams as the 2026 season is about to get under way.
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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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2026 Centre County Grange Fair Set to Get Underway
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This article originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette’s Official Grange Fair Guide. CENTRE HALL — Summer’s grand finale is here. For more than 150 years, families have pitched their tents, parked their campers and gathered at Grange Park to celebrate one of Centre County’s most cherished traditions. From livestock competitions and homemade exhibits to…
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Philipsburg Tattoo Artists Make Their Mark at State Expo
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Philipsburg-based tattoo shop Rock & Ruthless Tattoo Parlor recently turned a weekend of unexpected pre-show setbacks into a major success at the 5th Annual Keystone State Tattoo Expo in Altoona.
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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.
