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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.
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Great PA News Quiz: Data Center Proposals, Changing Last Call at Philly Bars and a Cop’s Career Pivot
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In this week’s quiz: Pa. House proposes new school rules, fire companies’ gaming licenses in danger and a popular stamp is reissued.
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From Whitehorse to No. 1? Maple Leafs GM Meets With Gavin McKenna
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gavin McKenna left his family and friends behind in Whitehorse, Yukon, some six years ago to pursue his NHL dream. Now, the NHL is traveling to one of Canada’s most remote regions to meet with McKenna — the 18-year-old forward projected to be the No. 1 pick in the draft later this month.…
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Beaver Avenue Closures to Affect CATA Bus Routes
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Detours will be in effect from June 8-12 for two CATA bus routes because of multiple construction projects on Beaver Avenue in downtown State College. West Beaver Avenue will be fully closed between South Atherton and South Burrowes Street for three days beginning Monday while a tower crane is placed on the construction site for…
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Controlled Burn Planned in Bellefonte Area for Firefighter Training
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Smoke and flames are expected to be visible in the Benner Pike area near Bellefonte during a firefighter training exercise on Saturday. The Bellefonte Fire Department will use the vacant house at 116 Paradise Road in Benner Township for a controlled burn during the exercise, which is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according…
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With New State College Office, Dads’ Resource Center Expands Services
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Updated 6:29 p.m. June 5, 2026. For the past decade, the Dads’ Resource Center has helped hundreds of single fathers in Centre County and beyond to have an integral role in their children’s lives. Now with the opening of its first office location at 612 W. College Ave. in State College, the nonprofit organization is…