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Seven Mountains Scout Camp Hammer Crew Brings Volunteers Together
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A new volunteer crew is giving Seven Mountains Scout Camp a helping hand to tackle maintenance projects and help keep the Centre County camp ready for Scouts and other visitors.
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Conklin Bill Allowing Inspector General Officers to Carry Guns on Duty Signed Into Law
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Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed into law legislation sponsored by state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, that aims to ensure the safety of enforcement officers from the Office of State Inspector General. House Bill 36 authorizes inspector general officers to carry firearms in the to carry firearms in the performance of their official duties.…
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Great PA News Quiz: A County Passes Parental Leave Rule, and a Grocery Store Recovers From Cyberattack
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In this quiz: the party requesting fewer mail ballots, a former governor encourages trust in election officials, and the Sixers’ first game with LeBron James.
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Penn State Men’s Hockey Secures First Win in Chippy Bout Against Canisius
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Penn State men’s hockey picked up its first win of the season in a highly physical matchup against Canisius on Friday night at Pegula Ice Arena. Two early goals from forward Dane Dowiak and some strong goaltending from Josh Fleming powered the Nittany Lions to a 4-1 victory over the Golden Griffins. “We needed that,”…
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Second Man Charged in Centre County Child Sex Trafficking Case
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A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted second man charged last year in a child sexual abuse and human trafficking case in Centre County. Michael H. Woomer, 67, of Taylor Township is now facing federal charges of production of child pornography and conspiracy to produce child pornography. He joins Morris W. Reese, 65, of Blair…
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Panels, Community Workshops Planned at Penn State for Media Literacy Week
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Penn State will celebrate the 12th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week Oct. 26-30 with journalist panels, workshops and campus events that are open to the public. The week kicks off Oct. 26 with three panels of professional and Penn State student journalists from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bellisario Media Center on the…
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As Pennsylvania’s Legislature Wraps Up Its Session, Many Bipartisan Bills Are Poised to Fail
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The General Assembly is expected to pass its fewest individual bills this session since at least 1973.
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Haunts, Hayrides & Hockey: What’s Happening in Happy Valley This Weekend
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The last of the fall fest weekends, Penn State hockey and soccer, haunted mazes and a full slate of Halloween fun fill Happy Valley from Friday, Oct. 23 through Halloween weekend. Trick-or-treat night across most of the State College area is Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bellefonte and other areas will hold…
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‘Bizarre Bazaar’ Halloween Market Returns With More Than 80 Local Makers
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Now in its third year, the open-air market brings together more than 80 local makers and artists for a day of shopping live music, food and drink.
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CBICC Awards Honor Local Businesses and Leaders. Here Are the Winners
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County on Wednesday honored businesses, nonprofits and individuals for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the local community. Winners of the six Centre County Business Awards for 2026 were announced during a ceremony at the Nittany Lion Inn. “What makes Centre County special isn’t any one business…