June 2023
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Imagine Crossing Borders Illegally, by Yourself, at Age 14
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THESSALONIKI, GREECE — I used to balk at letting my three teenagers go on sleepovers, so I have a hard time comprehending how Omer’s and Shahzaib’s parents gave them permission to journey, alone, overland via Iran and Turkey, the 3700 miles from Pakistan to Greece. Omer was 15 when he left his village in 2016.…
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Conklin: Responsible Contractor Ordinance Protects Workers
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We should never put a label on worker safety. The men and women who toil every day to provide for themselves and their families should expect to have safe working conditions whether they are union or non-union. We should never put a label on a livable wage. Workers deserve to be compensated fairly and have the…
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Sheetz Closing Downtown State College Location
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Sheetz plans to permanently close its store at 129 S. Pugh St. in State College in late July, a company spokesperson confirmed to Onward State Tuesday. “Sheetz has made the difficult decision to permanently close its store located along Pugh Street, in State College, Pennsylvania,” Sheetz Public Relations Manager Nick Ruffner said. “It is expected that this…
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Coming to Bryce Jordan Center
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A whimsical holiday show combining Broadway-style production and contemporary circus arts is coming to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in December. Cirque Dreams Holidaze will visit State College for a 7:30 p.m. performance on Dec. 13, according to the Jordan Center. Tickets starting at $35 go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday online. Cirque…
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3 Dead After Crashes on I-80 in Centre County
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Three people are dead and three are injured after consecutive vehicle crashes overnight on Interstate 80 westbound near Milesburg. Emergency responders were dispatched just after midnight on Tuesday to mile marker 156 in Boggs Township, where they found two tractor-trailers over an embankment and a car on its roof in the roadway, Citizen’s Hook &…
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Penn State Has a 26-person, $11.4-Million Legal Unit. Why Does It Hire Outside Law Firms?
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Penn State paid five private law firms more than $4 million in fiscal year 2022, despite having its own Office of General Counsel.
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Letter: Proactive Governance Is Responsible Governance
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Fear mongering is leading the charge against the Responsible Contractor Ordinance (RCO), a proactive measure of governance that has been brought up for consideration within our Centre County Government. Instead of casting unfounded doubts, let’s focus on responsible governance with our tax dollars: ensuring we have responsible contractors doing our tax funded work instead of…
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A Slice of Banana Ball
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If you are all about family entertainment, at a very reasonable price, then you will love “Banana Ball” as played by the now world-famous Savannah Bananas minor league baseball team. If you are a baseball purist, well this brand may not be your cup of tea. But if you want a crazy, fun, throwback night…
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Deadline Nears to Enter Arts Festival’s Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale, Banner Competition
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The deadline is fast approaching to participate in two of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts’ signature annual events. Friday marks the final day to the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale, as well as to submit entries for the Banner Exhibition and Competition. Applications for the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale must be postmarked…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Begins Valet Parking for Patients and Visitors
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Mount Nittany Medical Center on Monday began offering a valet parking option for patients and visitors. The service aims to make parking easier during construction of the hospital’s new 10-story patient tower, which is expected to be completed in late 2026, according to a Mount Nittany Health news release. Valet parking will be available from…