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Minnesota Football Team’s Flight to Penn State Delayed After FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop
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A ground stop issued for all airports nationwide on Friday has put travel in limbo for college football teams around the country, including Minnesota ahead of its game at Penn State scheduled for Saturday night. The Golden Gophers had not yet departed for State College and were still in Minneapolis when the Federal Aviation Administration…
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Flights Halted at Airports Across US Due to Air Traffic Control Communications Problems
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The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there is a communications issue affecting the 22 regional air traffic…
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How Election Laws Could Change Now That Democrats Are in Power in Pennsylvania
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With trifecta control of state government, it will be easier for the party to pass its priorities.
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Centre LifeLink Opens 2027 Membership Drive
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Centre LifeLink EMS is now accepting memberships for 2027, offering Centre Region residents coverage for emergency ambulance services with no out-of-pockets costs when the agency responds to a 911 call. Individual memberships cost $80 and family memberships cost $105 for the year, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. The annual membership drive is now…
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Bellefonte Bookstore Celebrating Two-Year Anniversary with Weekend Events
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A volunteer-run, nonprofit bookstore and cultural space in downtown Bellefonte will host special promotions and activities throughout the weekend in honor of its second anniversary. The Print Factory, located at 130 S. Allegheny St., is offering 10% off all merchandise storewide on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. The community is invited to stop…
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Former Bellefonte Business Owner Identified as Victim in Fatal Spring Township House Fire
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A retired Bellefonte business owner remembered as a man who touched many lives died in a Spring Township house fire on Monday morning. Preliminary autopsy results found that Lech “Les” Urbanski, 76, died of smoke inhalation and his death was ruled accidental, the Centre County Coroner’s Office reported on Friday. A father of seven and…
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Your Weekend Guide: What to Do Around the State College Area
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Looking for ways to spend your weekend in the State College area? Whether you are in the mood for a relaxing glass of wine, a good laugh or family-friendly outdoor adventures, the local community calendar is packed with activities. Here is a roundup of top events happening this weekend, Nov. 13–15. Wine Bingo with Beth at Mt. Nittany Winery Kick off your…
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Inside/Outside State College: Happy Valley Is Unique – and Not
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Inside/Outside State College is a regular column by Jeff Deitrich offering views on downtown and the outdoors within a 30-minute driving distance. I’ve heard people use the word unique quite often regarding their own lives and towns, and certainly I’ve heard our town described that way, too. State College and the surrounding area can easily be…
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What US Region Does Pa. Belong To? This Researcher’s Answer May Surprise You
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Historian and author Colin Woodard argues there are 11 distinct regional cultures in the United States. Pennsylvania, he says, belongs to three.
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Big Caftans, Big Hearts: Mrs. Roper Romp Goes Retro for a Good Cause
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Colorful caftans, oversized jewelry and a little nostalgia will come together on Saturday, Nov. 14 for a good cause as Out of the Cold Centre County partners with the Ladies Auxiliary from the American Legion Post 245 for the Mrs. Roper Romp fundraiser to benefit the local homeless shelter.