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1 week ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
CENTRE COUNTY — The National Day of Prayer is on Thursday, May 1, and local organizations are hosting events in celebration of the day. According to a press release from The Christian Business Men’s Connection, the first Thursday in May is proclaimed by the president of the United States for “all Americans to humble themselves, repent from their sin and seek God for the good of the nation.
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3 weeks ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
STATE COLLEGE — Leadership Centre County’s Class of 2025 announced a food drive to benefit the State College Food Bank from Friday, April 4, through Friday, April 25. As a community leadership development program, Leadership Centre County’s mission is to educate folks about the needs, services available, strengths, opportunities and issues in the community.
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4 weeks ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Local lawmakers joined business leaders for a fireside chat at the Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County’s Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, March 20, discussing state and federal policies that impact the region. The event was part of CBICC’s Voice of Business series. CBICC president and CEO Greg Scott sat with U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, State Sen. Chris Dush, State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff and State Rep.
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4 weeks ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
CENTRE COUNTY — Local lawmakers joined business leaders for a fireside chat at the Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County’s Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, March 20, discussing state and federal policies that impact the region. The event was part of CBICC’s Voice of Business series. CBICC president and CEO Greg Scott sat with U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, State Sen. Chris Dush, State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff and State Rep.
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1 month ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
CENTRE COUNTY — After a successful debut in 2024, the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest will return in 2025 on Saturday, July 19, at a new location to bring beer enthusiasts together to fun, entertainment and brews from Pennsylvania and beyond. This year’s event will move to the Porter North Lot with an entrance at Medlar Field, due to the ongoing construction at Beaver Stadium through 2027.
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1 month ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
CENTRE COUNTY — ClearWater Conservancy and local volunteers will come together ahead of Earth Day to keep Centre County’s waterways clean with the 29th annual Watershed Cleanup Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 12. Registration is now open until Friday, April 4, and can be found online at clearwaterconservancy.org/watershed-cleanup-day. The event is open to all, and volunteers can sign up with a group or by themselves.
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1 month ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
This story originally appeared in the Centre County Gazette. STATE COLLEGE — The American Legion Post 245 held an awards banquet on Thursday, Feb. 27, where the 2025 student essay contest winners and first responders were honored in front of an audience of more than 40 guests, including the American Legion District Commander. Alpha Fire Company Chief Tony Berrena was awarded the Post Firefighter of the Year.
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1 month ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
STATE COLLEGE — The American Legion Post 245 held an awards banquet on Thursday, Feb. 27, where the 2025 student essay contest winners and first responders were honored in front of an audience of more than 40 guests, including the American Legion District Commander. Alpha Fire Chief Tony Berrena was awarded the Post Firefighter of the Year. “Chief Berrena has served the citizens of the Centre Region as an Alpha Fireman for over 20 years.
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1 month ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
STATE COLLEGE — The Bob Perks Assistance Fund is expanding its service to now include the Bedford County area. As of Monday, March 3, patients receiving cancer treatment and residing in Bedford County can apply for BPF’s financial assistance. “This exciting expansion has been made possible through the dedicated work of BPF board members, staff and volunteers, including the fundraising efforts led by Juls Bratton and the Girls Night Out Altoona committee,” the nonprofit shared in a press release.
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1 month ago | 
statecollege.com | Danielle Blake
UNIVERSITY PARK — Maryland’s Rodney Rice made a clutch corner jump shot with 17 seconds left that gave the Terrapins a razor-thin, 68-64 victory over Penn State on Senior Night at the Bryce Jordan Center. It was another game in which the Nittany Lions were right there at crunch time but couldn’t get that crucial basket to fall.
