May 2025
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Lane Closure Change Planned for Bridge Project on U.S. 322 in College Township
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Drivers will encounter a change in traffic control patterns next week as work continues for bridge rehabilitation on a section of U.S. Route 322 in College Township, according to PennDOT. Starting Tuesday, June 3, to reset temporary barriers and apply temporary paint markings to reopen the right lane of 322 eastbound spanning Warner Boulevard and…
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Federal Funding Issue Causes Delay, Reduction in Centre County Farmers’ Market Voucher Program
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A hold-up of federal funding will delay distribution of farmers’ market vouchers for seniors and reduce the number of vouchers available in Centre County this summer. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program run by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture “has run into delays as federal funding continues to undergo reappropriations,” according to a release from…
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Name, Logo Revealed for Casino at Nittany Mall
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The casino under construction at the Nittany Mall has an official name. Happy Valley Casino will be the name of the category 4 casino in the former Macy’s space at the College Township mall, owner SC Gaming LLC announced on Thursday. SC Gaming, which is owned by investor and Penn State alumnus Ira Lubert, also…
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Penn State’s 2025 White Out Game Opponent, Kickoff Time Set; 3 Other Start Times Announced
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Penn State football will host a marquee opponent under the lights at Beaver Stadium for its 2025 White Out game. The Nittany Lions will take on defending Big Ten champion Oregon at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 for the annual White Out, the program announced on Thursday. The game will air on NBC. The Big…
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Centre County to Acquire Ownership of Solar Array at Correctional Facility
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Centre County will exercise an option to acquire outright ownership of the solar array at the correctional facility in Benner Township, a move officials say will save millions of dollars over the next two decades. The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved purchasing the 1.2 megawatt array from Centre County Solar Partners LLC for…
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Jimmy Brown: Keeping Stories From Local History Alive
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Preserving and sharing Centre County history is a way of life for Spring Mills resident Jimmy Brown.
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Penn State’s Yanic Konan Niederhauser to Remain in NBA Draft, Forgo Senior Year
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After a standout performance at the NBA Combine, Penn State center Yanic Konan Niedershauser is officially turning pro. Niederhauser will remain in the NBA draft and not return to the Nittany Lions for his senior year, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The 7-foot, 243-pound Niederhauser, who originally declared for the draft on April 2 while maintaining…
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Penn Highlands State College Partnership Expands Care for Sexual Assault Victims
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A new program at Penn Highlands State College is expanding care for sexual assault victims in Centre County. The hospital at in Patton Township has partnered with Sexual Assault Forensic Examination-Telehealth (SAFE-T) System to provide patients with immediate access to board-certified sexual assault nurse examiners through specialized forensic telehealth technology. “We are excited to partner…
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Penn State CB A.J. Harris Named to Lott IMPACT Trophy Preseason Watch List
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Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris has been included in a preseason watch list for a prestigious national award. On Wednesday, Harris was named to the watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, an award that annually recognizes the defensive player who best exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an impact on and off…
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Man Charged With Aggravated Assault While DUI for Crash That Injured Woman in Spring Township
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A Rebersburg man is accused of driving under the influence of multiple narcotics when he caused a crash that seriously injured a woman last month in Spring Township. Mick L. Hockenberry Jr., 29, was charged Wednesday with felony counts of driving under the influence of controlled substances and aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI for…