May 2024
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She Beat the Party-Backed Candidate for Pa. Treasurer. Donations Are Starting to Roll In
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In just three weeks, Erin McClelland raised nearly as much as she did during her entire primary campaign for Pennsylvania treasurer.
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Penn State Justice and Safety Institute Receives $1M Estate Commitment
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Inspired by the prospect of expanding access to the University’s nationally recognized training program for law enforcement and choosing to remain anonymous, a donor has come forward with an estate commitment to support the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI). The bequest, valued in excess of $1 million, is the first significant gift…
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State College Police Investigating Motorcycle Theft
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State College police are asking for the public’s help locating a stolen motorcycle and identifying the suspects involved in the theft. The blue 2005 Kawasaki Ninja Z750 with Pennsylvania registration 13CH1 was stolen in College Township, according to a media release on Tuesday. Two male suspects (pictured below) placed the motorcycle on a trailer attached…
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Centre County Students Honored for Musical Theater Excellence at Isaac Awards
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Student musical theater performers and crew members from four Centre County high schools were honored during the 19th annual Isaac Awards on Saturday and Sunday at Mishler Theatre in Altoona. Productions by Bellefonte Area, Bald Eagle Area, Philipsburg-Osceola Area and State College Area high schools garnered more than two dozen nominations and took home six…
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Hook: Questions Remain About Penn State’s Beaver Stadium Renovation Decision
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“I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!” Actor Peter Finch’s character Howard Beale speaks that line in the movie “Network,” as he exhorts his television viewers to “get up out of your chairs, open the window, stick your head out, and yell” that famous line. It’s one of the…
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Penn State Health Discontinues Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs, Citing ‘Ongoing Challenges’ and Federal Scrutiny
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The decision casts doubt on the success of the health system’s extensive efforts to rebuild the programs.
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Penn State Wrestling Set to Hire Name, Image and Likeness Director
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Penn State wrestling is preparing to hire a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Director, according to a listing posted earlier this week on the university’s job board. A program spokesperson confirmed that the role had not been previously filled and is a new position. The move is not a terribly surprising one for the nation’s…
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State College Regional Airport Conducting Emergency Training Exercises
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State College Regional Airport is hosting emergency trainings this week, culminating with a full-scale response exercise on Thursday evening. Multiple live-fire trainings will be held beginning Tuesday, May 28, according to Penn State University Police and Public Safety. The drills will be led by 139Fire, which specializes in FAA-compliant live-fire trainings for airport rescue and…
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Nominees Announced
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BELLEFONTE — The Centre County district attorney’s office recently announced the four local law enforcement officers nominated for 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Each year, the district attorney’s office selects one officer from the nominees who made an impact the previous year in upholding the standards of law enforcement and went above and…
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Brewed in the Mountains of Central PA: Mill Hall’s Floating Feathers Brewing Company
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It is amazing how a good local brewery can reinvigorate a sleepy town. After all, a brew pub can be a place for locals to gather and get together for a fun time. It can be a home away from home for good friends, and a place to go on special occasions for families. And…