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BELLEFONTE — For government employees in Centre County, the beat goes on. With COVID-19 numbers still on the rise in Centre County, the commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to extend remote work another two weeks, through Friday, April 30. It will be reviewed at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, April 27. “Typically, when we make these recommendations, we look at different measures, including the number of positive cases in our area, the number of hospitalizations and, importantly, the impact on our own employee workforce,” said county administrator Margaret Gray. “Right ...

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CHRIS MORELLI cmorelli@lockhaven.com TIM WEIGHT/FOR THE EXPRESS The Brockerhoff House in Bellefonte will receive a historic “tablet.” The building has been a part of Bellefonte since the 1800s. Once a hotel, it is a residential facility today. BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte is host to a variety of historic sites. On Tuesday, the Centre County commissioners announced that one site will be getting a special designation. The Brockerhoff House, located at 105 S. Allegheny St. in Bellefonte, will receive a historic “tablet” commemorating the location. The cost of the tablet will be a mere...

CHRIS MORELLI cmorelli@lockhaven.com BELLEFONTE — As residents of Centre County continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Centre County government is doing its part to help. At Tuesday’s Centre County commissioners’ meeting, residents were reminded that rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available, free of charge. “Similarly to how you would call and ask for a ride to a medical appointment … it’s the same process,” said Centre County administrator Margaret Gray. The county will be providing door-to-door service. The Centre County Office of Transportation has a total of 1...

CHUMA A VIA UNSPLASH The floor of a casino is pictured from above. STATE COLLEGE — The former Macy’s department store at the Nittany Mall will see second life — soon. The vacant Macy’s is the site for a new proposed mini-casino in Centre County. This week, College Township officials received a local impact report, which is required by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The report identified the location for the category 4 casino. In January, Bally’s Corporation announced that it had signed an agreement with investor and Penn State alumnus Ira Lubert to develop a planned $120 mil...