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Happy Valley Casino Opens
Centre Helps Offers a 24-Hour Hotline for Centre County
Penns Valley Students Bring ‘Hooves’ to the Harwood
Centre Hall Library Is Making Way for Major Change
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Penn State 2026 Cornerback Room Preview
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Penn State’s cornerback room was largely untouched by the turnover that gutted the rest of the defensive side of the ball, but it still features some interesting retooling heading into the fall. Position coach Terry Smith was one of few coaches retained on staff, while all three projected starters are returners. Here’s how the room…
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For Penn State, July 1 is a(D)idas Day
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Good-bye, Air Force 1s. Hello, Samba. It’s three stripes and Nike is out. Penn State’s 33-year partnership with Nike ends at midnight on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, Penn State is an adidas school. It’s been a mad race to the Nike finish and adidas starting line, for Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics and its many partners. The…
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What to Know About Fourth of July Celebrations Around Centre County
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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, communities around Centre County will mark Independence Day this week with parades, festivals, fireworks and more. Here’s a look at some of the Fourth of July celebrations in store this week throughout the area JULY 2 Palmer Museum of Art Inspired by the opening of the new…
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Palmer Museum of Art Celebrates America’s 250th With New Exhibition and Community Events
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The Palmer Museum of Art is marking the United States’ 250th anniversary with its first open-call juried exhibition, highlighting work by 50 artists from Penn State and Central Pennsylvania. “Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250” is now open and will remain on view through Nov. 29. The exhibition features 59 contemporary works selected from nearly 300…
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Extreme Heat Set to Arrive in Centre County Ahead of July Fourth Weekend
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Centre County will see its first extended heat wave of the summer ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend as temperatures climb into the 90s with high humidity. The National Weather Service at State College has issued an extreme heat watch from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening for southern Centre County as high temperatures blast…
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Letter: Why State College Needs an Ordinance Prohibiting Cooperation With ICE
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In July, the State College Borough Council is set to consider an ordinance (local law) that would prohibit the State College Police Department from signing a 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and prevent borough employees from assisting ICE without a judicial warrant. In doing so, State College would join Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown,…
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Supplying Drugs in Fatal Overdoses Has Led to Hundreds of Pa. Prison Sentences. Grieving Families Are Divided
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Pennsylvania is a leader in prosecuting people for providing drugs used in fatal overdoses.
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Keeping the Oompah Alive: State College Little German Band Marks More Than 60 Years of Music, Tradition and Community
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The State College Little German Band, the oldest continually performing community band in Centre County, is composed of 35 local musicians, music educators and retirees playing a wide variety of Bavarian-style music, including marches, waltzes and polkas.
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8 Penn State Players/Commits Selected in 2026 NHL Draft
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The Penn State to NHL pipeline expanded over the weekend as eight Nittany Lions players and commits heard their names called in the draft. The action began with the first overall pick, when Canadian singer Justin Bieber announced the Toronto Maple Leafs selection of Gavin McKenna, who became the highest drafted hockey player in program…
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Great PA News Quiz: Trump Visit, Governor Candidates Open to Debate, and an Iran War Powers Vote
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In this quiz: Shapiro and Garrity say they’re open to a governor’s race debate, Trump visits a battleground district and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick ties the knot.
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