April 2022
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Penn State Football: Blue-White a Reminder Clifford Still Has a Leg Up on Everyone in Quarterback Room
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For the record, the narrative that five-star prospect and freshman quarterback Drew Allar might upend longtime starter Sean Clifford this fall is born of a collective desire many have to see such a thing occur. Which is to say, people wanting Allar to start has influenced the perception it will actually happen, or it could…
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Centre County Adds 23 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 2,123 New Positives
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Centre County recorded 23 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, while Pennsylvania had its largest single-day increase in eight weeks. The county’s new cases bring its total to 35,482 (31,464 confirmed and 4,018 probable) since March 2020, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Centre County’s rolling seven-day average for new cases is 19.6, down from…
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Third State College Area Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ready to Open
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The State College area’s third medical marijuana dispensary will open its doors on Saturday PharmaCann Inc. is opening a Verilife dispensary in the former Home D Pizzeria building at 1820 S. Atherton St. “We are thrilled that our new Verilife State College location will help us serve even more patients in this fast-growing region,” David Chiovetti,…
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Pardon Project Looks to Make ‘Second Chances a Reality’ for Centre County Residents with Criminal Convictions
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A new organization announced on Friday is helping Centre County residents who have served their sentences for criminal convictions get a second chance at life’s opportunities. The Pardon Project of Centre County is a coalition of lawyers, county officials, community agencies and resident volunteers working to help individuals through the state Board of Pardons process.…
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Centre County Stays at Low COVID-19 Community Level, Adds 24 Cases
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Centre County remains at the “low” community level for COVID-19 for the seventh consecutive week, according to the Centers for Disease Control’s latest weekly update on Friday. Statewide, 63 of 67 counties are at the low level. Three counties — Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna moved to the high level and Tioga County moved to medium.…
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Plans Moving Forward for New Mixed-Use Building on South Atherton Street in State College
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Plans for a new residential and commercial building on South Atherton Street in State College are now moving forward after being put on hold last year amid differing interpretations of borough zoning. State College Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously recommended approval of the four-story, 45-foot-tall building at 734 S. Atherton St. The 143,017-gross-square-foot development will…
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Sephora Store to Open Inside Kohl’s in Patton Township
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A Sephora shop is set to open soon inside Kohl’s in Patton Township. The beauty and personal care product retailer’s dedicated 2,500-square-foot within the 275 Colonnade Boulevard store will open on Saturday, April 29, according to a press release from Kohl’s on Friday. The store-within-a-store will mimic a freestanding Sephora with a curated selection of…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add Defensive End Commitment to 2023 Class
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Three-star edge rusher Jameial Lyons announced Friday afternoon that he is committing to Penn State football over Illinois and Pitt, among other programs. Lyons is now the third Class of 2023 recruit to join the Nittany Lions this month, joining quarterback Marcus Stokes and tight end Andrew Rappleyea. Lyons, a native of Philadelphia, plays his high school ball…
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Penn State Football: Five Things to Watch During the Blue White Practice
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Penn State is set to take the field on Saturday afternoon for the first Blue White game since 2019 on what is expected to be a beautiful day in State College. The Blue White events will only end up being partially a scrimmage, so don’t expect to leave Beaver Stadium having all the answers, but…
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Former State College Business Owner Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison on Federal Tax Charge
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A former State College-based medical billing company owner will spend more than a year in prison for failing to pay more than $1 million in federal employment taxes. U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann sentenced Scott Lykens on Thursday to 15 months in prison. Lykens, the former owner of Keystone Medical Management Solutions, pleaded guilty in…