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Rep. Glenn Thompson Wins 10th Term in PA 15th Congressional District
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U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, has won reelection for a 10th term, defeating Democratic challenger Ray Bilger for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The Associated Press called the race at 9:28 p.m. Thompson had 65.7% of the vote as of 10 p.m. Among Centre County voters, Bilger had 55.2% of the…
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Election 2026 Live Results: 15th Congressional District, Centre County State House Races
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Live election results are provided and automatically updated by the Associated Press. U.S. House – Pennsylvania 15th District Incumbent Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, R-Howard, is running for a 10th term in Congress against Democratic challenger Ray Bilger, of College Township. The 15th District includes includes all of Centre, Armstrong, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest,…
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Democrat Josh Shapiro Easily Secures Second Term as Pennsylvania Governor
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Shapiro defeated Republican Stacy Garrity, whose campaign was considered a long shot from the earliest days of the race.
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Nittany Antique Machinery Association Launches Fundraising Campaign to Purchase Its Own Property
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Facing an uncertain future for its longtime leased space at Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, the Nittany Antique Machinery Association has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire its own permanent home and create an affordable community space for other organizations. The association is looking to raise $800,000 to secure a property, saying it “has reached…
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Penn State’s Matt Campbell Is Not Sleepless About Flying to Seattle
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The Penn State football team will leave on Thursday for its game this Saturday at the University of Washington, bussing down to Harrisburg and then taking the 2,300-mile direct, non-stop cross-country flight to Seattle. It’s not an easy trip, with the 12:30 p.m. Pacific local time kick-off (3:30 p.m. in the East) necessitating the Nittany…
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State College Area School District Rebranding Effort Looks to Update Logo, Mascot and Motto
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State College Area School District is considering a proposal that would update the district’s logo, establish a new motto and change the high school and middle school mascot name from “Little Lions” to simply “Lions,” among other rebranding efforts. Maroon and gray would remain as the district’s colors, and the eight elementary school mascots and…
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Taylor Mouser Explains Penn State’s Run Blocking Changes That Led to Success Against Purdue
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Entering the bye week, Penn State found itself winless through four Big Ten games and severely lacking an identity in the run game. The Nittany Lions’ stable of running backs had failed to produce a run of 10 or more yards, and the best performance from the bunch was a 67-yard showing by James Peoples…
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State College Police Looking for Person Who Fled Traffic Stop at High Speed
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State College police are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who they say fled from a traffic stop at high speed on Friday afternoon. Police observed the person pictured above speeding on South Atherton Street between University Drive and South Allen Street at 3:56 p.m., according to a new release from the department.…
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The Rivet Winter Market Returning to State College with Record Number of Local Vendors
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Nearly 90 local artists, makers and small businesses will set up shop in State College this weekend as The Rivet at Discovery Space hosts its largest Winter Market yet. Holiday shoppers will have two days to browse handmade goods, create personalized gifts and explore family activities this weekend. The seventh annual market will run from…
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What Time Do Polls Open and Close Tuesday in Pa.? All the Information You Need for Election Day 2026
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Pennsylvanians will head to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote in races including governor, U.S. House, and more. Here’s what to know.