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Todd Hawbaker: From Journaler to Craftsman
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Todd Hawbaker’s passion for journaling led to an unexpected hobby that has grown into a successful part-time business, Ink & Timber Pens. Nothing in his background predicted his new vocation.
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Partnership Aims to Address Transportation Improvements for Shiloh Road Development Boom
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Four developers of major parcels along Shiloh Road are working with local officials and PennDOT on a coordinated plan for accommodating a significant increase in traffic that is expected to […]
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Two Centre County Townships Receive Nearly $700K in State Funds for Road Improvements
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Two Centre County municipalities will receive a combined $690,726 in state grant funding for road improvements, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced on Tuesday. Projects Patton Township and Potter Township were […]
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Centre County Commissioners Adopt 2026 Budget With No Tax Increase
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Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday gave final approval to a 2026 budget that includes no real estate tax increase for the 16th consecutive year. The $119,962,000 fiscal plan, […]
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Penn State Trustees Lost Access to Board’s File-Sharing Service After Spotlight PA Records Request
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As Penn State fights public disclosure of board documents, at least two trustees do not have access to the board’s file-sharing service.
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Centre Foundation Awards $183K in Field-of-Interest Grants to Community Programs Across Centre County
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Centre Foundation has awarded $183,130 in Field-of-Interest (FOI) grants to 41 local programs and projects, funded by 22 donor-established endowments that support specific causes, populations and geographic areas throughout Centre County and surrounding regions. Each […]
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Reveals Most Popular Baby Names of 2025
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One of last year’s top names for babies born in Centre County continued to be popular in 2025, while a host of new entries made the lists for both boys […]
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Centre County Prison Board Advances Rec Proposal
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BENNER TOWNSHIP — The Centre County Prison Board on Dec. 11 advanced a long-debated outdoor recreation proposal to the Centre County […]
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Last of Centre County’s Commemorative Liberty Bells Unveiled Ahead of America 250 Celebration
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Community members joined state and local officials in Bellefonte on Friday night to unveil the last of four commemorative bells in Centre County that are part of the celebration of […]
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Letters: No to Casino Dealer School; Support Public Media; Abuse of Presidential Pardons
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To future applicants considering Happy Valley Casino jobs: If you’re thinking of signing up for the Dealer School or for roles as slot attendants, security or food and beverage staff […]