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Renovo Boro gives update following July 4th fire

RENOVO — Meeting in July just four days after a fire that resulted in the leveling of three commercial properties as well as their own garage, Renovo Borough Council provided an update of what they lost in the early morning July 4 blaze. Councilmember Dave Knauff reported the borough lost their bucket truck, ATV, assorted lawn care equipment, push snow blower and other equipment such as barricades used to close roads. Quick actions of those first to arrive on scene did safely move the dump truck and backhoe to safety before flames prevented any more from being salvaged, he ...

Hamer Foundation awards $750,000 to Centre County Library for Centre Hall Branch expansion

CENTRE HALL — The Centre County Library & Historical Museum (CCLHM) has announced a major milestone in its ongoing effort to expand and revitalize the Centre Hall Area Branch Library. The Hamer Foundation has awarded a $750,000 grant, providing significant funding toward creating the accessible and vibrant community space for readers, learners, workers, and families in the Penns Valley region the library has imagined. The expansion project will double the size of the existing facility, creating a modern, 5,000+ square-foot space. Key features of the project include: — A ...

Annual Orviston Celebration starts today, continues Saturday

ORVISTON — The Orviston Celebration will be held this weekend in the little village tucked in the mountains of Curtin Township, some 10 miles “up the crick” from Beech Creek. The original summer festival was designed to pay homage to the booming brickyard factory and the by-gone era of ...

MH Pharmacy to close July 28

MILL HALL — A long-time small business has announced it will be closing its doors after decades of service to the community. Mill Hall Pharmacy, 260 Main St., Mill Hall, announced on Wednesday they would be closing their doors permanently on Tuesday, July 28. Current ownership of the pharmacy has been in place since 2005. “It has been a privilege to serve you and your families. We are sincerely grateful for the trust and support you have shown us over the years,” a release from its staff said. “Caring for our community has been an honor, and we deeply appreciate the ...

Mount Nittany workers vote to begin five-day strike on July 27

STATE COLLEGE — Hospital workers at Mount Nittany Medical Center voted overwhelmingly to begin a five-day strike on July 27, arguing better working conditions are essential to quality patient care. The workers spoke about the “difficult” decision at a press conference on Thursday afternoon, where they called on Mount Nittany executives to invest in all workers, patients and community care. SEIU Healthcare PA said 950 union-represented workers approved the strike authorization by a 98% vote. “The fourth most profitable hospital in Pennsylvania with a total profit margin over ...