Local News
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Two Centre County Emergency Response Agencies Receive Nearly $2.2M in Federal Funding
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U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Howard Township, on Tuesday announced $2.17 million in federal funding for two Centre County emergency services. Moshannon Valley EMS will receive $2,074,716 for its long–planned new […]
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Lawsuit Claims Centre County Breached Contract, Withheld $236K Payment for Work on Courthouse Retaining Walls
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A contractor’s lawsuit alleges Centre County has refused to pay $236,495 for its reconstruction of the retaining walls at the county courthouse in Bellefonte. JG Contracting Company sued the county […]
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Inside/Outside State College: Downtown (and Nearby) Architecture
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Lots of people love the look of downtown State College, me included. However, as an architecture neophyte, I’m often at a loss to say why – or to describe it accurately.
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Op-Ed: We Are in a Dangerous Climate. But We Are Far From Helpless
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In July, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s intent to undo “the endangerment finding” on greenhouse gases. While other scandals, disruptions and divisions consume our attention, we cannot lose sight of […]
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Penn State Asks Pa. Supreme Court to Stop the Release of Internal Trustee Documents
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The move is the latest in a yearslong dispute over records that the secretaries of state agencies use in their roles of Penn State trustees.
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2026 Dog Licenses Set to Go on Sale in Centre County
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Centre County dog licenses for 2026 will be available for purchase online or in person starting Dec. 1, county Treasurer Colleen Kennedy said on Monday. Licenses can be purchased by […]
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State College Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ+ Equality Rating for 7th Consecutive Year
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State College once again has been recognized among the most inclusive communities in the United States by the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. The borough achieved a perfect score […]
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Human Trafficking Charges to Be Filed in Centre County Child Sex Abuse Case
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Prosecutors plan to file human trafficking charges this week against three men accused of sexually abusing teenagers in a Centre County home. Since the arrest of Samuel C. Friday, 67, […]
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Thanksgiving Basket Drive Inspires Penn State Student Service
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The Civic Engagement Alliance’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive will support more than 200 families in need in the immediate State College area.
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Mount Nittany Health Donates $10K to State College Food Bank
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As part of its annual Season of Giving, Mount Nittany Health is donating $10,000 to the State College Food Bank. The health system also launched an employee food drive to […]