April 2021
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Penn State Receives High Score in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
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Times Higher Education (THE) announced Wednesday that Penn State ranked fourth in the United States and 32nd globally in its University Impact Rankings, an annual review of nearly 1,200 higher education institutions. […]
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$1.5 Million in State Funding Awarded for Traffic Improvements at Patton Crossing Site
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Newly awarded state funding will support an intersection expansion and creation of a new access road at the Patton Crossing mixed-use development site along North Atherton Street. The Commonwealth Financing […]
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Police Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts in College Township
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State College police are investigating the thefts of catalytic converters from two vehicles in College Township. The exhaust emissions control devices were stolen from a Salvation Army Disaster Services truck […]
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Centre County Adds 65 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,602
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Centre County reported 65 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday to bring its total to 15,844, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 4,602 positives for a statewide total […]
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Letter: Vote to Return Katherine Yeaple to State College Borough Council
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State College Borough Councilwoman Katherine Yeaple has proven herself to be a thoughtful assessor of the needs of our community. She is a woman of integrity who listens and considers […]
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Are Probiotics Safe for Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know
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You may have passed them in the health food aisle at your local grocery store or seen a reference to them in your favorite healthy living blog – probiotics. Many […]
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Barron: Penn State ‘Will Not Rest’ in Efforts to Fight Injustice and Inequity
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Penn State President Eric Barron released a statement Tuesday afternoon following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, a Black man, last May. Chauvin […]
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Free Food and Milk Distribution Set for Wednesday in State College
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A free food and milk distribution open to all community members will take place Wednesday afternoon in downtown State College. YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Hunger Program, its Student Anti-Hunger Group […]
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Local Auto Dealer Plans to Buy Centre Daily Times Building
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A local auto dealer plans to buy the College Township building that has been the headquarters of the Centre Daily Times for more than 47 years. The newspaper first reported […]
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State College Makes Changes to Testing Requirements for Police Officer Candidates
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State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved several changes to the rules governing testing and appointment of candidates for borough police officer positions. The changes, which were approved by […]