June 2023
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CATA Proposes Ending Bellefonte Bus Route
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority will hold a public hearing this month for a proposal to eliminate the XB bus route serving Bellefonte. CATA is considering removing the route because of “extremely low ridership, frequency” and the growing use of the CATA Go microtransit service, according to a news release. CATA Go would continue serving…
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Letter: Responsible Contractor Ordinance Will Help Prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse
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As the Fraud, Waste and Abuse investigator for Centre County, I take protecting taxpayer dollars seriously and will investigate problematic contractors that may not have fulfilled their contractual obligations with the county. Whether those instances amount to fraud, waste or abuse is to be determined but may be worth the look. All employees and anyone…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add Four-Star Safety to 2024 Class
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Penn State football picked up another four-star prospect on Friday afternoon as safety Vaboue Toure verbally committed to the Nittany Lions. Toure announced his decision on his Twitter account, choosing Penn State over the likes of Oklahoma, Kentucky and others. Hitting the scales at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds out of Irvington, New Jersey, Toure is the 17th…
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LionsDeliver Smoke Shop to Open Second State College Location
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LionsDeliver Smoke Shop is set to open a second downtown State College location at 111 W. Beaver Ave., next to Panera. The original State College location at 512 E. College Ave. will continue to operate following the completion of the second storefront. The Beaver Avenue location is expected to open in late August, according to…
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Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant to Open in Downtown State College
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Fried chicken lovers, rejoice! Tasty K, a Korean fried chicken restaurant, is expected to open on Aug. 21 at 325 E. Calder Way in State College. Tasty K’s CEO and owner, Andy Lee, is a Penn State alum with a passion for cultivating community and culture. Lee grew up in Korea and moved to the…
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New Composting Program Comes to Centre County
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There’s a new recycling program coming to Centre County. This one doesn’t involve the traditional curbside bins that collect cans, bottles, plastic and newspapers. No, this one is aimed at reducing food waste that traditionally heads to landfills. Instead, that waste can be used for composting. What is composting? Shelly Mato, Refuse and Recycling Program…
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Cyclists Ready to Pedal in Support of Centre Volunteers in Medicine
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Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) is gearing up for its 15th annual Central Cycling Classic. Cyclists from the area will “pedal for the uninsured” on Saturday starting at the American Legion Post 245, 1950 Pine Hall Road. Cyclists will have five routes to choose from ranging from 7 miles to 100 miles. “The Central Cycling Classic…
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Lemont Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Local Veteran, PennDOT Worker Who Died on Duty
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A Centre County bridge has been named in honor of a local U.S. Navy veteran and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation worker who died on the job more than 50 years ago. PennDOT held a ceremony on Thursday to dedicate the bridge crossing Spring Creek on East Branch Road in Lemont as the Petty Officer John…
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Penn State Set for Swath of Assistant Coach Hires Following NCAA Rule Change
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Penn State is set to make the most of an NCAA rule change adopted in January that will allow for expanded staff sizes for a number of athletic programs on campus. Over the course of Wednesday and Thursday, Penn State listed over a dozen new assistant coaching positions on its job board spanning various sports…
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Bellefonte Cruise: Schedule of Events and More
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The Historic Bellefonte Cruise returns on Friday and Saturday for its 34th year of bringing the community together for a weekend of fun in downtown Bellefonte. (The event started 35 years ago, but was not held in 2020 because of COVID-19. Things kick off with the Open Cruise through downtown Bellefonte at 6 p.m. on…