January 2021
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Letter: Say ‘No’ to Judicial Gerrymandering
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The judges in Pennsylvania’s top three courts are currently elected statewide. The prime sponsor of House Bill 38, which would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to provide for the election of […]
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Penn State Football: Spring Ball Likely Ahead but Blue White Game Uncertain
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Penn State football is continuing to prepare for spring practice but the annual Blue White game is still “wait-and-see” according to Penn State AD Sandy Barbour. “I think it’s too […]
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Penn State Basketball: Ferry in Mix, but Challenges Ahead as Barbour Looks to Announce Hire ‘Immediately’ Following Season
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Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour said on Tuesday that she intends to announce a hire for the men’s basketball head coaching position “immediately following the conclusion” […]
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Rockview Inmate Charged in Scheme to Illegally Obtain Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
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An inmate at Rockview state prison was one of three people charged on Tuesday for allegedly conspiring to apply for COVID-19 unemployment benefits using false information, according to Pennsylvania Attorney […]
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Speaker Series Features Penn State Alumni from CBS News, ESPN
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A series of webinars featuring Penn State alumni who are leaders in the communications industry discussing their expertise about creating content kicks off on Tuesday (Jan. 26) with respected leaders […]
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Centre County Adds 69 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,628
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Centre County reported 69 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday to bring its total to 10,724, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 4,628 new cases, bringing the statewide […]
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Awards Honor Those Working to Preserve Centre County History
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The Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) hosts its 32nd annual John. H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards, Sunday, Jan. 31. The virtual event recognizes individuals and organizations throughout Centre County for […]
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Ice Cream: Our Bipartisan Unifier
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At a time when the country seems split apart and the virus mounts every day, we need something to think and talk about that we can all agree we like – or at least, many of us can agree we like. I have just the topic.
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New Lawsuit Filing Alleges Officer Who Shot Osagie Was ‘Unfit for Duty’
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The parents of Osaze Osagie alleged in a new court filing on Monday that the former State College police officer who fatally shot their son in 2019 was “mentally unstable and violent,” and was “unfit for duty” when he was assigned to go to Osagie’s apartment the day of the shooting.
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Shadle Announces Candidacy for Centre County Jury Commissioner
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Centre County Democratic Jury Commissioner Laura Shadle announced on Monday her candidacy for the position in this year’s election. Shadle was appointed to the position in early 2020 to fill […]