July 2023
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3 Dots’ Pugh Street Shutdown Returns to Engage and Strengthen Community
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3 Dots Downtown’s Pugh Street Shutdowns, a series of monthly block parties, returned on Tuesday for a second year, drawing a big crowd to the 100 block of South Pugh Street in State College. The first Pugh Street Shutdown of the season’s theme was “Secret Planet.” The event showcased Pittsburgh psychedelic folk band Ames Harding…
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Former State College Resident Sentenced to Prison for Role in Jan. 6 Riot
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A former State College resident was sentenced to prison on Tuesday for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Brian Gundersen, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras to 18 months in federal prison, 36 months of supervised release and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution, according to the…
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Five Storylines as Penn State Heads to Big Ten Media Days
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Penn State football may have had a fairly peaceful offseason this summer, but that doesn’t mean the Nittany Lions are without storylines or questions heading into the start of August and the opening stages of fall camp. Penn State coach James Franklin will take the podium on Wednesday for the opening day of Big Ten…
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Woman Dies After Weekend Motorcycle Crash in Centre County
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One person died and another was seriously injured in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Saturday in Centre County, according to state police at Rockview. The crash happened at about 9:20 p.m. on Route 150/North Eagle Valley Road, just before the intersection with Curtin Hollow Road in Boggs Township. The driver of a 2005 Harley Davidson…
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State College Bicyclist Killed in Crash
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A bicyclist died after crashing into a car Monday afternoon in College Township, according to State College police. The 70-year-old State College resident was traveling northbound at about noon on a separated bike path on the 3500 block of South Atherton Street. The cyclist suddenly left the bike path, entered the roadway, struck a northbound…
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Pa. Is Competing for Billions to Build Hydrogen Hubs. Will They Really Be Green?
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The Biden administration wants states to invest in hydrogen production to fight climate change, but regulating the industry is an emerging conflict in Pennsylvania.
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Route 45 Getaways Returns to Showcase Farms, Businesses and Artists from Penns Valley to Pine Grove Mills
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Ferguson Township, Millheim Borough and the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau are partnering to promote agritourism in Centre County by hosting the annual Route 45 Getaways event from July 28 to Aug. 6. Route 45 Getaways will feature more than 30 destinations that highlight local farms, small businesses and artists along Route 45 from Penns Valley…
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Live Music, Local Food and Drink Highlight Millheim SummerFest
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Millheim’s annual summer music festival featuring local food, drink and art returns this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors to what was previously known as Walkfest can expect a few changes for this year’s event. The event has been rebranded as Millheim SummerFest…
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Young Athletes Deserve Encouragement, Not Negative Predictions
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“Whoa! Ok! Ok! Ok! Ok! My turn. You don’t have a crystal ball. You can’t look at a kid and predict his future any more than I can. I’ve sat at those tables and listened to you tell those parents ‘When I know, I know. And when it comes to your son. I know.’ And…
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3 Dots Block Party Series Returns to Pugh Street in State College
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A series of monthly block parties hosted by 3 Dots Downtown returns for its second year this week in State College. The first Pugh Street Shutdown of the season — themed “Secret Planet” — will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of South Pugh Street, with entertainment, food, beverages and…