February 2024
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‘There Was a Huge Void for Something Like This.’ Former Spikes GM Opens State College Sports Card and Memorabilia Store
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For Jason Dambach, baseball has been an integral part of his life. After leaving the professional sports world, Dambach opened sports memorabilia store Nittany Cards Plus in State College. Dambach’s sports career journey began almost 20 years ago with the Altoona Curve as a broadcaster and media relations director. He then eventually moved on to…
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Man Charged with Selling Cocaine in State College Area
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Police on Wednesday arrested a College Township man accused of selling cocaine in the State College area. Roni Diaz, 24, sold cocaine to police informants eight times between August 2023 and Tuesday, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by State College police. A borough detective learned based on information from the informants that…
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Man Accused of Indecent Exposure, Open Lewdness in Nittany Mall Restroom
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A Bellefonte man is facing charges after witnesses told police he exposed his genitals and masturbated in a public restroom at the Nittany Mall. Thomas R. Chilcoat, 61, is also accused of having methamphetamine in his possession when he was arrested by State College police on Saturday morning. A mall patron told an officer that…
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Jelly Roll to Perform at Bryce Jordan Center
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Rapper and country music singer Jelly Roll will bring “The Beautifully Broken” tour to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 1, the venue announced on Thursday. He’ll be joined by country singer-songwriters Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets, starting at $39.50 plus taxes/fees, go on sale at 10 a.m.…
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State College, Penn State Prepare for Another State Patty’s Weekend
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State College Borough and Penn State are once again collaborating on efforts to curb State Patty’s Day problems. The student-created drinking holiday traditionally occurs the weekend between THON and the university’s spring break. This year is expected to be the same, with the informal event happening this weekend, primarily on Saturday. In response, the borough…
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What to Know About Shapiro’s Pitch to Legalize Marijuana, Its Chances in the Pa. Legislature and More
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Unlike his predecessor, Gov. Josh Shapiro has the benefit of a Democratic-led state House and a state Senate where attitudes appear to be shifting.
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Returns to Rec Hall, Leaves with Upset Win over No. 12 Illinois
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The most fitting part of Penn State men’s basketball’s 90-89 win over No. 12 Illinois on Wednesday night at Rec Hall was that lots of people watching from home probably turned it off. It was one of those games. Penn State wasn’t playing poorly, but Illinois was just a bit better. Rec Hall was excited,…
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State College School Board OKs $188K for Ferguson Township Elementary Repairs
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The State College Area School Board on Monday approved two bids totaling $188,550 for roof and entryway repairs at Ferguson Township Elementary School. One project, which will take place this summer, will replace a section of flat rubber roof near the front of building that is out of warranty and due for replacement, Director of…
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Traditional American Indian Powwow Returns for 18th Year
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The 18th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow, a family friendly event with free admission, has moved to February this year and will take place Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25, at C3 Sports Complex, located at 200 Ellis Place in State College. Activities at the Penn State Powwow run from 11 a.m. to 9…
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Geisinger to Open New Bellefonte Primary Care and Walk-In Clinic Facility
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Geisinger is planning to open a new primary care and urgent care facility later this year near Bellefonte. The $15.5 million project is currently under construction at 226 Buckaroo Lane, behind the Weis Markets plaza in Spring Township. Geisinger Primary Care Bellefonte will bring primary care and ConvenientCare walk-in clinic services to the same location,…