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Veterans memorial dedication kicks off Miles Township bicentennial events

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:48 EDT

REBERSBURG — Wearing a SpongeBob SquarePants T-shirt, Dylan Treaster, 7, ran his fingers along the granite monument.

PSU aims for 'global' learning

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:52 EDT

To Penn State student Kayla Ritenour, Australia's distance was part of its appeal and one of the reasons she studied abroad there last year.

PSU student learns invaluable lessons as she guides at-risk girls

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:49 EDT

Editor’s note:"Helping Neighbors" features an exceptional volunteer in Centre County each Monday. To nominate someone for a future story, e-mail cdtnews cdtnewstips@centredaily.com.

Police investigating Ferguson Township robbery spree

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:55 EDT

Several thefts from unlocked vehicles have been reported in Ferguson Township, police said Sunday.

Police chief spreads word about safe driving

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:04 EDT

You've probably heard at least one of them on the radio.

Project turns frustration to gratitude

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:53 EDT

Day 458 and counting. Welcome to the home remodeling project that just won't end.

Police Report: Monday

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:51 EDT

Man accused of sexually assaulting granddaughter

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:54 EDT

The following applications for marriage licenses recently were filed in the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans Court in the Willowbank Building, 414 Holmes St., Suite 2, Bellefonte:

COMMUNITY ACHIEVERS

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:55 EDT

Lori E. Bechdel, of Blanchard, a recent Lycoming College graduate, was recently inducted into the Beta Beta Beta biology honor society. Beta Beta Beta is an honor and professional society for students who excel in the field of biological science.

Train muscles to end incontinence

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:54 EDT

Do you know the location of all the public bathrooms in State College? Do you stop and squeeze your legs together before sneezing? Are you afraid to really laugh because you might leak? If so, you are not alone.

4th Fest ends with a bang

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:31 EDT

UNIVERSITY PARK — Kaboom. Sizzle. Ahhhh. That was the sound of thousands of people enjoying one of the top-ranked fireworks shows in the country under clear skies Saturday evening.

Local expo to focus on women

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:23 EDT

This fall a new business exposition is set to start in the area. Created by entrepreneurial women, for women, the Entrepreneurial Women’s Expo is looking to bring together the best and brightest women in the local business scene for a day of discussion,

On the front lines

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:31 EDT

I was reporting for the Centre Daily Times on an after-school program in a rural neighborhood, taking notes as youth workers played with children, when I felt a strong desire to become part of the story.

Schools may rethink spending

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:23 EDT

As the state budget debate drags on, Penns Valley Area School District is the only one in Centre County that doesn’t need a Plan B.

Red, white and blue tradition

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:23 EDT

OSCEOLA MILLS — Osceola Mills throws a birthday party every year, and no one turns down the invitation.

Array of activities draw crowds

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:17 EDT

UNIVERSITY PARK — Throughout the day on Saturday, the crowds celebrating at the Central PA 4th Fest grew seemingly by the minute as people staked claims to the prime real estate areas for firework viewing. Over the course of the afternoon, canopies, lawn chairs and blankets continued to overtake the grassy areas along Park Avenue and Porter Road.

Health group to conduct survey calls

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:23 EDT

Starting this month a random selection of residents will be receiving phone calls asking them to take part in a regional health survey.

Leak pulls plug on sports

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:54 EDT

Anglers hoping to cast their lines in Lake Perez in Stone Valley will have to wait.

City kids get breath of fresh air

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:13 EDT

HOUSERVILLE — Eighteen-year- old New York City resident Chrystal Lopez says she hasn’t had the best childhood, but she’ll always look back on her summers in Centre County as some of her fondest memories.

Court Report

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:55 EDT

Information compiled by the Centre County Court Administrator’s Office on July 1, 2009.