April 2021
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State College Contractor Gets Jail Time After Pleading Guilty to Wage Theft Charges
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The owner of a State College-based mechanical contractor will serve time in jail after pleading guilty in March to charges that his company underpaid workers’ wages and benefits for prevailing-wage jobs over five years. Clearfield County President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman on Monday sentenced Scott Good, the founder and owner of Goodco Mechanical, to a…
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Penn State Football: Ellis Gets Time at Safety, Franklin Talks Wrinkle with Luketa
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With spring practice in the books, Penn State’s coaching staff and players will continue to meet over the next few days and weeks to map out the future of the program. And that means tough conversation and practical decisions. It might mean a position change, or in the case of some players, deciding that the…
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Centre County Adds 67 COVID-19 Cases over 2 Days; Pennsylvania Reports 5,043
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Centre County reported 67 new COVID-19 cases over the past two days — 58 on Sunday and nine on Monday — to bring its total to 16,139, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Monday’s total is the lowest single-day increase for the county since March 9. Pennsylvania added 5,043 cases — 3,162 on Sunday…
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1 Dead After Fire in Benner Township
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One man is dead after a fire late Sunday night at a mobile home in Benner Township, according to state police at Rockview. Police said the man’s identity will be confirmed pending a dental exam. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, according to Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers. The home at 1117 Buffalo Run Road…
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The Voice: Jeff Brown Provides a Soundtrack on Life in Happy Valley
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It’s a little after 7 a.m. on a Monday inside a small radio studio in Happy Valley. The voice behind the mic is familiar.
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: Nittany Lions Add Transfer Guard Jalen Pickett
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Penn State men’s basketball added another piece on Sunday as Siena transfer guard Jalen Pickett announced his intent to transfer to Penn State. Pickett is the second incoming transfer to join the Nittany Lions after guard Jaheam Cornwall’s commitment on Friday. Pickett has two season of eligibility remaining. Pickett hits the scales at 6-foot-4 guard, averaging 12.9 points per…
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4 Financially Awkward Questions
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In an age when you can Google anything, we often feel pressure to know all the answers — which means asking certain things can make you feel a bit embarrassed. That’s why we’ve gathered four common financially awkward questions (or FAQs, if you will) people are afraid to utter out loud. What’s the difference between…
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Centre County Adds 80 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,164
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Centre County reported 80 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday to bring its total to 16,072, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 4,164 positives for a statewide total of 1,131,014. The county also had 148 additional negative test results, increasing its total to 67,367. Across Pennsylvania, there were 9,958 new negatives for a…
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Bellefonte Cruise Has Conditional Approval for Event
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BELLEFONTE — As many other Centre County summer festivals have announced plans to sit out another year because of concerns about COVID-19, the Historic Bellefonte Cruise is moving forward with safety in mind.
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Penn State Football: As Spring Ball Comes to a Close, Crucial Offseason Awaits
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As Penn State closed out spring practice Friday night at Beaver Stadium in front of a smattering of fans, it was hard not to consider the future. The 2021-22 season will mark James Franklin’s eighth at Penn State and as he nears the decade mark in State College – something that once seemed improbable for…