December 2024
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Facing Trump Threats, Al Schmidt Defended Pa.’s 2020 Election as Free, Fair and Secure. He Believes the Same About 2024
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Al Schmidt’s life was arguably upended by Trump’s fury in 2020. Still, he had no qualms certifying Trump’s 2024 victory.
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Bellefonte’s 1st Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in January
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Bellefonte is getting its first medical marijuana dispensary in early 2025. Terrapin Care Station, located in the former URBN Flavorhaus space at 205 Park Place, will begin serving patients with a soft opening on Jan. 6, according to the company. A grand opening event will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 9. Founded by…
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Penn State Earns Transfer From Former Texas A&M DE Enai White
in Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Recruiting, Penn State Sports—
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Penn State has earned its second transfer of the cycle, adding a key piece to a position of need. Defensive end Enai White, a former four-star prospect from Philadelphia, has committed to the Nittany Lions after three seasons at Texas A&M, per On3. He should provide depth and potential at a position likely to lose…
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New Fine Wine & Good Spirits Location in the Works for State College Area
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is planning to open a new state-owned wine and liquor store in the State College area and close an existing one. The board on Wednesday approved moving forward with plans to open a Fine Wine & Good Spirits in the former Rite Aid location at 1536 N. Atherton St., PLCB…
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Big Lots Planning to Close All Stores, Including State College Location
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Big Lots is preparing to close all of its remaining stores, including one in the State College area, three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The discount retailer’s location at 503 Benner Pike in College Township is among its more than 900 stores that the company announced on Thursday would begin “going out…
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Penn State-SMU Preview and Predictions: The Nittany Lions Should Win, but Will They?
in College Football Playoffs, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports—
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The snow has melted and left a damp and frigid field of grass within Beaver Stadium. The air is still, for now, but on Saturday it will be filled with noise and excitement. Penn State is in the College Football Playoff. And where better for the Nittany Lions to make their debut than at home,…
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Are Lobbyist Emails to Lawmakers Public Records? A Pa. Court Will Decide
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Spotlight PA sued after the Pennsylvania Senate refused to turn over emails between lawmakers and lobbyists.
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Penn State Women’s Volleyball Advances to NCAA Championship With 3-2 Comeback Win Over Nebraska
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Penn State women’s volleyball pulled off a comeback for the ages Thursday night to defeat Nebraska 3-2 (23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 28-26, 15-13) and advance to the NCAA Championship match for the first time since 2014. In a semifinal battle of No. 1 seeds at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, the Nittany Lions (34-2) erased…
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Sheetz Set to Reopen Near Bellefonte After Total Rebuild
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A Sheetz location near Bellefonte is set to reopen after the old store was demolished and a new one constructed over the last five and a half months. The new convenience store and gas station at 2850 Benner Pike in Benner Township will open at 10 a.m. Friday, a Sheetz spokesperson told StateCollege.com. Sheetz closed…
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Some Free Holiday Parking in Downtown State College to Continue During College Football Playoff Weekend
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State College will offer an extended grace period for free parking in downtown garages this weekend when Penn State hosts its first College Football Playoff game, a change of course from the original plan for the borough’s annual holiday parking program. Starting at 6 p.m. Friday and continuing through the weekend, the grace period for…