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Man Arrested After Stealing Work Van in Downtown State College, Police Say
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A Centre County man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly stole a work van in downtown State College. William T. W. Thomas, 36, of Philipsburg, was found driving the white Chevrolet 2500 van after it was taken from the 100 block of East Calder Way just before 11 a.m., State College police wrote in…
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Things to Do This Weekend in State College: Fall Festivals, Flying Pumpkins, Live Music and More
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From glowing jack-o’-lanterns and flying pumpkins to haunted tours, live theater, apple festivals and a grand reopening celebration, there’s plenty happening around Centre County this weekend. October is in full swing in Happy Valley, and this weekend is packed with opportunities to enjoy the season. Penn State’s Pumpkin Fest returns to the Arboretum, pumpkins will…
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The Legislature Didn’t Act on Skill Games by the Pa. Supreme Court’s Deadline. What Happens Now?
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Top lawmakers said they wanted to act before the court-imposed deadline but didn’t, leading some members to mount a last-ditch legal effort.
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Keystone Indivisible to Hold ‘No Kings’ Parade to Ballot Box
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A local civil advocacy group will hold a non-partisan “No Kings” gathering and parade in an effort to get people out and casting their votes early.
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State College Seeking Speed Limit Reduction on Park Avenue
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State College is looking to reduce the speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph on an approximately half-mile section of Park Avenue. Borough staff determined that the stretch of Park Avenue between North Atherton Street and Shortlidge Road along the northern edge of the Penn State campus appears to meet the definition of a…
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Nittany Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to Return to Eisenhower Auditorium for 30th Anniversary
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A State College holiday tradition will return to Eisenhower Auditorium in December as Nittany Ballet marks 30 years of “The Nutcracker.” The annual production, presented by dancers from the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State.…
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Community Health Clinic to Offer Free Flu Shots, Affordable Pet Vaccines
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Local residents can get free flu shots for themselves and low-cost vaccines and microchips for their pets at a community health clinic this weekend. State Rep. Paul Takac, D-College Township, is partnering with Centre County PAWS and several Penn State programs to host the People, PAWS and PSU health clinic from 11 a.m. to 2…
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Downtown State College Bakery Set to Close
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A downtown State College bakery is closing its shop after a little over a year in business. Caramel Afternoon Pastry and Catering’s last day of business at 214 E. Calder Way will be Sunday, Oct. 18, owner Seyhan Baskaya wrote in a social media post. Baskaya said she will be focusing on the catering aspect…
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Penn State at Michigan Game Preview and Score Prediction
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Riding a three-game losing skid, Penn State is desperately hoping to turn its season around with a trip to face Michigan in The Big House on Saturday. The Wolverines find themselves in an eerily similar situation, also searching for their first Big Ten win of the season following an underwhelming start, though they have beaten…
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Climb Nittany to Hold Grand Reopening Celebration
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A Boalsburg climbing gym will celebrate its grand reopening after dedicated community members came together to save it from permanent closure. The event at Climb Nittany, 328 Discovery Drive, will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. It will feature Spoked Coffee from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pancakes by Jake…
