October 2019
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Local Use Fee Funding to Aid Infrastructure Projects
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An undersized drainage system is causing problems in Port Matilda. The size of the system has bred flooding issues that are affecting the borough building and garages, as well as the rail line that runs through town. Now, borough officials are looking to the state and county for money to remedy the
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The Historic Sports Accomplishment You Might Have Missed
in Columns, Community & Entertainment, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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Over the past weekend there were some amazing sporting events taking place both locally and on a bigger stage. But one of the most significant might not have made it onto your radar screen here in Happy Valley.
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Hit Broadway Musical ‘A Bronx Tale’ Set to Play Eisenhower Auditorium
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The North American Tour of “A Bronx Tale,” the new musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri; music by Oscar, Grammy and Tony award winner Alan Menken; and lyrics by Grammy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee Glenn Slater will make its Penn State debut at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.…
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Sheriff’s Office, State College Police Warn of Phone Scams
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The Centre County Sheriff’s Office and State College Police Department have reported recent phone scams in which the caller claims to be from local law enforcement.
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Route 322 Near Boalsburg Reopens After Crash
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A portion of Route 322/Boal Avenue between Boalsburg and Potters Mills was closed for nearly four hours Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer crash, according to State College police.
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Penn State Football Set For Noon Clash Against Undefeated Minnesota
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Penn State will head to Minneapolis to face the No. 13 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers for an 11 a.m. local kickoff/noon EST on Nov. 9. ABC will broadcast the game and announced the kick time on Monday morning.
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Council Split on Guidelines for Picking Interim Mayor
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Should a current Penn State employee be disqualified from consideration for interim mayor of State College? Borough council members had conflicting views on that — one of several proposed guidelines for selecting Mayor Don Hahn’s replacement — during a work session on Friday afternoon.
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First-Time Home Buyer Program Reaches More Than $3 Million in Assistance
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Since 1996, Centre County’s First Time Home Buyer Program has helped 370 home buyers get into their homes with $3 million in assistance for down payments and closing costs.
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Letter: Mitra Will Champion Sustainable Growth, Inclusive Community in Ferguson Township
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Ferguson Township has seen dramatic changes over the past 10 years. It has seen significant progress in attracting new businesses and residents to our neighborhood. Proximity to Penn State and other main employers in the region will continue to drive growth.
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Inside the Penn State Locker Room: How ‘The Process’ Really Works
in Columns, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, Sports News, StateCollege.com—
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — How do his Penn State players respond to the process and messages of James Franklin? And why is this year different? Pat Freiermuth, Shaka Toney, Will Fries and Tariq Castro-Fields provide the answers.