Local News
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Coroner Identifies Siblings Killed in Spring Township House Fire
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The Centre County Coroner’s Office on Friday released the names of two people killed in a March house fire in Spring Township. Melvin Emel, 79, and his sister, Evelyn Rees, […]
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What’s Under Construction at Penn State and in State College? Here’s a Rundown of Major Projects
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A wave of large-scale construction projects across Penn State’s University Park campus and downtown State College is moving forward on multi-year timelines, with many completion dates stretching into 2027 and […]
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Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run Returns to Benefit Special Olympics PA
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More than 2,500 are expected to run and walk in support of Special Olympics Pennsylvania on Sunday during the 17th annual Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run. Runners and walkers of […]
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Centre County Woman Charged After 42 Dogs Removed From Spring Township Home
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A Centre County woman is facing criminal charges after more than three dozen dogs were removed from her home in March. Denise A. Krape, 56, of Spring Township, was charged […]
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Happy Valley Casino Is Ready to Open. Take a Look Inside
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After years of planning and development, Happy Valley Casino is ready to open its doors. Located in the former Macy’s anchor spot at the Nittany Mall in College Township, Pennsylvania’s […]
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Nittany Valley Symphony to Conclude 59th Season With ‘Hearts on Fire’
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The Nittany Valley Symphony will present its 2025–26 season finale, “Hearts on Fire,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Bellefonte Area High School. Tickets are $25 for adults, and […]
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What to Know About Highway Exit Closures, Traffic and Parking for Penn State’s Blue White Weekend
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Updated 11:13 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026. Exit closures for construction work on two major highways in Centre County will impact some fans headed to Penn State football’s Blue-White Practice […]
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Construction Bids for New Park Forest Middle School Come in Under Budget
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Bids for construction of State College Area School District’s new Park Forest Middle School came in well below estimates, according to a presentation to the school board on Monday night. […]
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Developer Requests Zoning Change for Addison Court Property, Pledges to Help Current Residents Relocate
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A developer asked State College Borough Council on Monday to consider a zoning change to accommodate plans for new student apartment complex on the Addison Court property, as residents of […]
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Patton Township Children’s Safety Fair Returning for 24th Year in May
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What started as a small gathering in the back of a parking lot has grown into one of Patton Township’s most anticipated community events.