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3-Star Safety Caleb Cooper Commits to Penn State
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Penn State football picked up another win over its former head coach on the recruiting trail. The Nittany Lions on Monday landed a commitment from three-star, class of 2027 athlete Caleb Cooper, who projects as a safety at the college level. He chose Penn State over Virginia Tech and James Franklin, as well as Wisconsin,…
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Former Employee Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars From Rush Township
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A former employee of a Centre County township is facing felony charges accusing her of stealing more than $6,000 in public funds. Former Rush Township secretary/treasurer Jennette R. Sankey, 58, was arraigned Friday on counts of forgery and theft following a monthslong investigation by state police at Rockview. Sankey, of Clearfield County, admitted to forging…
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Penn State Earns Commitment From Class of 2027 Specialist
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Penn State has secured its future long snapper. The Nittany Lions on Monday afternoon picked up a commitment from class of 2027 recruit Clayton Powell, who’s considered one of the top long snappers in the cycle despite being unranked by any major recruiting service. Special teams coordinator Justin Lustig recently made a visit to see…
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As Pennsylvania Cracks Down on AI, Multiple Chatbots Continue to Pose as Doctors
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Five role-playing bots claimed to be doctors, then provided fake Pennsylvania medical license numbers when prompted.
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Retired CATA Bus Gets New Life as First Responder Training Vehicle
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A former CATA transit bus no longer carries passengers around the Centre Region, but it is continuing to serve the public in a new capacity: helping train firefighters, rescue personnel and hazardous materials responders. CATA recently donated the retired New Flyer XN40 bus and fire extinguishers to the Centre County Public Safety Training Center in…
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Pa. Regulators Order Forced Sale of Troubled Centre County Water Company to Another For-Profit Utility
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Pennsylvania American and Rock Spring have three months to reach a deal and end a yearslong process to improve service for 1,000 people in rural Ferguson Township.
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Which Penn State Draft Picks Could See Action as Rookies?
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Eight Penn State players heard their names called in the 2026 NFL, while a group of others signed as undrafted free agents and will battle for spots on 53-man rosters. Taking into account player talent and roster needs, there are four Nittany Lions with the best opportunities to step into starting roles as rookies. Vega…
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Centre County Crisis Intervention Team Concludes 15th Year With Graduation of Newest Trainees
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Centre County’s Crisis Intervention Team program marked the conclusion of its 15th year on Friday with a graduation ceremony for its latest class of trainees. The ceremony at the Ferguson Township Municipal Building celebrated the program’s 29th graduating class over the last decade and a half. During that time, it has trained 530 first responders…
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‘Unearth a Story’ With Centre County Library’s Summer Program
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Centre County Library & Historical Museum is getting ready to launch its annual Summer Library Pursuit, an engaging summer reading and activity program that runs from June 15 through Aug. 1. This year’s theme, “Unearth A Story,” encourages individuals and families of all ages and abilities to explore the natural world, history and their own…
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The Downtown Farmers Market That Grew With State College
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A 50-year tradition has been shaped by changing tastes and community needs.