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Inside the Alleged Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Pipeline
Pa. Election 2026: Governor’s Race Preview
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Charlotte Flights Begin at State College Regional Airport
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The inaugural American Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to State College Regional Airport touched down Monday afternoon, receiving a ceremonial water cannon welcome as it arrived in Centre County. The arrival marked the start of American Airlines’ new twice-daily nonstop service between State College and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, giving local travelers another connection…
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Finalists Revealed for 2026 Centre County Business Awards
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The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County on Monday announced the finalists in six categories to be honored at the 2026 Centre County Business Awards. Winners will be revealed at the CBICC’s annual awards reception on Oct. 21 at The Nittany Lion Inn. Tickets for the event can be purchased at cbicc.org/awards. The…
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Accused Ringleader in Centre County Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Case Pleads Guilty
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Updated 2:58 p.m. Oct. 5, 2026. The man who prosecutors say was the ringleader in a Centre County child sex abuse and human trafficking case will be sentenced to decades in prison after entering a guilty plea on Monday morning. Samuel C. Friday, 68, of Taylor Township, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of trafficking…
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Big Ten Announces Kickoff Time for Penn State at Michigan
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Penn State and Michigan won’t be receiving prime-time treatment this season. The Nittany Lions’ battle against the Wolverines on Oct. 17 will kick off at 3:30 p.m. EDT, the Big Ten announced on Monday afternoon. What was once thought to be a premier matchup between major brands will be played in the afternoon window, with…
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Penn State’s Chase Sowell Expresses Belief in Rocco Becht After Northwestern Loss
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As the final seconds ticked away inside Northwestern’s freshly minted Ryan Field on Friday night, the high expectations that accompanied Penn State into the 2026 season continued to unravel. A humbling 34-13 loss to the Wildcats marked a second straight week of frustration for head coach Matt Campbell’s squad, leaving the Nittany Lions searching for…
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Pa. Is Getting at Least $516M From a Meta Settlement. It Could Spark a Political Fight
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The settlement says the attorney general controls the money, but Pennsylvania’s fiscal code says it should go into the General Fund.
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Pa. Election 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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‘Seeds of Goodwill’: Brownie Bash to Honor Josh Brown With Local Musical Lineup
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Jeff Brown had just moved to Centre County for a radio job when he discovered how much the locals care for one another. If a house burned, they called the station wanting to know where to send donations. They asked what sizes of replacement clothes they could offer, too. The spirit of the place amazed…
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Pumpkin Fest Will Bring Fall Fun to the Arboretum at Penn State
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The Arboretum at Penn State will bring its annual Pumpkin Fest back to University Park this month with two days of jack-o’-lantern displays, live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a pumpkin carving contest. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum.…
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Mojo Fest Returns to Tussey Mountain With Music, Vintage Vendors and Student Effort
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The Centre Region has plenty of festivities that bring people together, and this spring, Mojo Happy Valley Music Festival added another with a day built around live music. Mojo Fest returned to Tussey Mountain for its fall edition on Saturday with Penn State students helping organize a mix of bands, DJs, vintage vendors and art.…
