Town and Gown
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Murder by James Munks
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This day I confess to my sorrow and shame, I shot Reuben Guild whom I never knew by name. And left his body weltering all in a purple gore, Even […]
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Gorinto’s ‘Life-Affirming’ Cultural Exchange
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A gorinto is a Japanese pagoda, typically a stone tower made of the five shapes representing the Buddhist concept of the five elements — earth, water, fire, wind, and space. […]
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Eyes on the Road, Hearts With the Kids
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Every morning across Centre County, school bus drivers rise early and head to depots and garages, inspecting their buses before beginning their routes. Not only do these drivers play a […]
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Fun is Growing at Happy Valley Agventures
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It’s hard to beat fall in Happy Valley, with football weekends back on the calendar, fall foliage at its peak, and fun for the whole family to enjoy. One of […]
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Hello, Neighbor!
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According to a March 2025 survey from the Pew Research Center, only one-fourth of adults say they know most of their neighbors, and less than half say they trust all […]
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‘Good Food’ With Goot Essa
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What began as an effort to keep Amish families on the farm has grown into a business that ships cheeses, jams, and more, all made in Happy Valley with local […]
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It Was 1881, Not 1887
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By Ronald A. Smith Penn State played its first intercollegiate football game in 1881, not in 1887. The story of the first game in 1887 has been repeated consistently by […]
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Caves Are Calling
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All around this area, on busy roadsides, you may notice the signs calling you to embark on a subterranean adventure, such as: Yes indeed, the caves are calling us from […]
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Strong Brews
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Those who know me well (or who read this column often) know that I love to sit in communal places with friends and likeminded people over a cold brew or […]
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Education in the 1800s
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In the 18th century, the lands that would become Centre County were harsh to European settlers. Taken by force or treaty from Native American populations who were pushed west, the […]
