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How Centre County High Schools Fared in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Two of Centre County’s five public high schools improved their statewide and national standings in the U.S News & World Report 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings released on Tuesday. The annual rankings of 18,000 public high schools out of 27,000 evaluated are based on performance indicators including student achievement on state-required assessments, graduation rates and…
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Alabama Returning to Bryce Jordan Center with Oak Ridge Boys
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Iconic country band Alabama will once again perform at the Bryce Jordan Center this fall, marking the group’s third concert at the Penn State arena. The Grammy-winning country music mainstays will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, joined by special guests The Oak Ridge Boys, the Jordan Center announced on Tuesday. Doors are scheduled…
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Accused Leader of Cocaine Trafficking Ring at Penn State Frats Denied Bail
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The former Penn State student accused of leading a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two off-campus fraternities surrendered and was denied bail on Tuesday. Agostino S. Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, New York, was arraigned by District Judge Kelley Gillette-Walker on Tuesday morning after Attorney General Dave Sunday said he failed to appear for…
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Penn State Trustees Lift ‘Gag Policy’ on Emeriti Members Amid First Amendment Lawsuit
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However, the speech restrictions remain for current trustees. A federal judge will decide whether to temporarily block enforcement of the policy as the lawsuit plays out.
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Philipsburg Tattoo Artists Make Their Mark at State Expo
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Philipsburg-based tattoo shop Rock & Ruthless Tattoo Parlor recently turned a weekend of unexpected pre-show setbacks into a major success at the 5th Annual Keystone State Tattoo Expo in Altoona.
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League of Women Voters, AAUW to Host Voter Education Expo at Nittany Mall
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Centre County voters can learn about the voting process, local government and community programs at a free voter education expo coming to the Nittany Mall in September. The League of Women Voters of Centre County and the State College branch of the American Association of University Women will host the “Why Should I Vote? Voter…
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14 Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Ring at Penn State Fraternities
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More than a dozen people were charged on Monday in connection with what Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor says was a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State fraternities. Members of Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi brought in “large amounts” of cocaine from Philadelphia and New York that they then cut and packaged for…
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Night at the Races Fundraiser Fuels Bob Perks Fund’s Mission
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A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year mission of supporting local cancer patients.
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Penn State Smeal, Downtown State College Partner to Provide Hands-On Learning for Students, New Opportunities for Local Businesses
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The six-week pilot partnership serves as a replicable model for how universities and communities can collaborate to strengthen student learning while directly supporting local economic vitality.
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CATA to Introduce Several Changes With Start of Fall Service Schedule
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority’s full fall service schedule will go into effect on Monday, Aug. 17, and a few changes will come along with it. • Additional White Loop service on the Penn State campus and downtown State College will be available Monday through Thursday during full service, with buses arriving as often as…