November 2022
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Widespread Power Outage Affects Thousands in Centre County, Disrupts Traffic Lights on North Atherton Street
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A widespread power outage on Tuesday evening affected more than 2,400 homes and business in Centre County and disrupted traffic lights on North Atherton Street for several hours. Service was mostly restored throughout the area by 9 p.m. on Tuesday after an outage that a West Penn Power spokesperson said resulted from a circuit lockout.…
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Bair Retiring After 16 Years as Centre Region Fire Director
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After 16 years as Centre Region fire director, Steve Bair is retiring at the end of December. The Centre Region Council of Governments General Forum recognized Bair on Monday night with a resolution of commendation and appreciation. “Steve has earned the unwavering respect, trust and dedication of his peers, and has mentored countless career fire…
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Police Seek Help Identifying Alleged Goodwill Thief
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State College police are seeking assistance identifying an individual who allegedly stole items from the local nonprofit.
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Bendapudi Recommends Reuniting Penn State’s Two Law Schools
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Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi is recommending that the university reunite its two separately accredited law schools into one. Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle and Penn State Law at University Park would become Penn State Dickinson Law, with its primary location in Carlisle and led by current Dickinson Law Dean Danielle Conway. From 2006…
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Penn State Football: Quarterback Christian Veilleux Enters Transfer Portal
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Penn State backup quarterback Christian Veilleux announced on Tuesday afternoon that he will be entering the transfer portal. The news was largely expected given the rise of true freshman quarterback and five-star prospect Drew Allar, who is expected to start for Penn State in 2023. “Being at Penn State has been nothing but a blessing,”…
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Discovery Space, State College Food Bank Partner for Free Admission
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Discovery Space is partnering with a local food bank to help make science education more accessible for State College-area families.
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Penn State Football: How Has Abdul Carter’s Freshman Season Compared to Micah Parsons’?
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The moment Penn State freshman linebacker Abdul Carter announced he was wearing the No. 11 the comparisons began. Could Carter match all of the players to have worn the No. 11 before him? Could he bring the same level of playmaking ability and game-changing skills of Micah Parsons? Could he move like LaVar Arrington or…
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Rejecting Undated Mail Ballots Disproportionately Impacts Communities of Color in Pa., Data Shows
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that undated and incorrectly dated mail ballots should not be counted in the Nov. 8 midterm election, a decision that is now being challenged in federal court.
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Nonpartisan Journalism Is Vital to the Future of Pa. Here’s How You Can Keep It Going
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For Giving Tuesday 2022, support Spotlight PA’s independent, nonpartisan investigative journalism for Pennsylvania and your gift will be TRIPLED.
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Looking Out for No. 2
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In keeping with the standard practices of the motion picture and television industries, I’m providing this disclaimer: the following material may be suitable for mature audiences only. In fact, I’m hoping mature audiences pay attention to it because there is a lifesaving message at the end. In September 1972, a groundbreaking album was released that…