January 2025
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Notre Dame Joins Penn State in Defensive Coordinator Search After Al Golden’s Departue
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Penn State now has company in its search for a lead defensive assistant coach. Al Golden, a former tight end for the Nittany Lions who served as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator for each of the past three seasons, is reportedly set to take a new job. Golden is expected to become the next defensive coordinator…
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Former Borough Council Member Running for State College School Board
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A former member of State College Borough Council is seeking a different kind of local governance role in the 2025 election. Jesse Barlow announced on Wednesday his candidacy for one of four State College Area School Board of Directors seats up for election this year. Barlow, a professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at…
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Current, Former Centre County Residents Among Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
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Three men with ties to Centre County were among roughly 1,500 defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot pardoned by President Donald Trump on Monday. Two were released from from federal prisons within hours of Trump’s sweeping Inauguration Day clemency order and the other, who was free while awaiting appeal, had his case…
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State College Area Fitness Center Raises $40K for Centre Volunteers in Medicine, Youth Service Bureau
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A State College area fitness center’s annual charitable campaign has once again garnered tens of thousands of dollars for two local nonprofit organizations. One on One Fitness, 424 W. Aaron Dr., raised $40,109 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine and the Centre County Youth Service Bureau through its 2024 “Give Back” initiative. “We are deeply grateful…
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$1M From the State Prevented This Rural Hospital From Closing, but Its Troubles Aren’t Over
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Like other rural hospitals, Bucktail Medical Center in rural Clinton County has faced financial and operational challenges.
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Trump 2.0: Smile Though Your Heart Is Breaking
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Some of my friends don’t like it when I say Donald Trump is ridiculous. A pie in the face is ridiculous, they say. Trump is dangerous. I agree he’s dangerous. Just look at that blizzard of Day One executive orders. But it’s better for my mental health if, like an editorial cartoonist or a late-night…
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Harris Township Residence Heavily Damaged in Fire
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A Harris Township residence was badly damaged by fire on Tuesday. Boalsburg and Alpha fire companies responded just before noon to the 2500 block of Shingletown Road, where a manufactured home was in flames. Crews brought the blaze under control in about 30 minutes, according to the two fire companies. The homeowner experienced smoke inhalation…
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Kathryn’s to Bring Home-Cooked Frozen Meals and More to New State College Store
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After five years of selling homemade frozen meals first through delivery and then at local markets, a central Pennsylvania small business is getting ready to open its first storefront in State College. Owner Kathey Fisher is hoping to open Kathryn’s new shop at 1665 S. Atherton St. “within a couple weeks,” she told StateCollege.com. The…
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Warming Shelters Available in Centre County
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As extreme cold temperatures and wind chills continue, a few options are available for Centre County community members in need of a place to warm up. Trinity Bellefonte, 128 W. Howard St., is staying open 24 hours as a warming center for anyone to get out of the cold and enjoy a cup of coffee.…
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Centre County Schools Announce Delay, Closure for Wednesday as Extreme Cold Continues
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At least two Centre County schools will once again alter their schedules on Wednesday as extreme cold temperatures persist into midweek. State College Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay for a second consecutive day, according to message to families on Tuesday afternoon. Philipsburg-Osceola School District will have a remote instruction day with…