September 2025
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Section of I-80 in Centre County to Be Closed for Vehicle Recovery
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Part of Interstate 80 in Centre and Clinton counties will be temporarily closed Thursday night for vehicle recovery from an early-morning crash that occurred near the Bellefonte exit, according to PennDOT I-80 westbound will be closed between exit 178 at Lock Haven and exit 161 at Bellefonte. PennDOT initially planned to begin the closure at…
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Making an Impact: New Penn State Incubator Offers Workforce, Economic Benefits for the Community
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Penn State’s Impact Incubator formed to help solve a skill gap problem that employers and business development organizations have found among new graduates entering the workforce.
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Centre County Commissioners Mull What’s Next for Rockview Staff, Property After State’s Closure Decision
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Centre County’s Board of Commissioners continued to express frustration and concern about the pending closure of Rockview state prison, days after the Shapiro administration issued its final decision to shutter the 110-year-old facility in Benner Township and the Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County. In announcing the closures last week, the Department of Corrections cited…
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James Franklin Discusses White Out, Offensive Line Chemistry and a Key to the Game Against Oregon
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As the anticipation for Penn State’s upcoming White Out against Oregon builds, head coach James Franklin met with the media on Wednesday following the team’s practice. Franklin touched on the impact of the event on a macro level, offensive line chemistry and a key factor in Saturday night’s game. White Out hype While the matchup itself…
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Penn State Practice Observations Ahead of White Out Against Oregon
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Penn State football’s media viewing window on Wednesday afternoon was a brief one, and for good reason. The No. 2-ranked Nittany Lions are set to welcome No. 6 Oregon to Happy Valley for a White Out matchup, one that’s expected to be won or lost on the margins. The game holds massive implications for both…
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Centre County Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Child Over 3-Year Period
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A Bellefonte area man was arrested Wednesday on charges that he sexually abused a child under the age of 13 over a three-year period. Dominick J. Ball, 43, of Benner Township, is accused of abusing the child on multiple occasions between 2022 and 2025 in Clinton and Centre counties. The child’s specific age, gender and…
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Former Gregg Township Secretary Who Stole Public Funds Accused of Theft From Union County American Legion
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The former Gregg Township secretary who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $500,000 in public funds is now facing theft charges in Union County. Pamela D. Hackenburg, 56, is accused of stealing more than $50,000 from an American Legion post in Mifflinburg, where she volunteered as treasurer/bookkeeper, to fund her gambling addiction, NorthcentralPA.com reported on…
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A Gem of a Partnership: Moyer and Bauman Team Up to Create a More Personal Jewelry Experience
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When Lori Moyer and Jamie Bauman combined forces to form Moyer Bauman Jewelers in January, they weren’t just creating a new business. They were merging 60 years of industry experience and a shared passion for making personal connections with their customers.
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New Self-Storage Facility Opens in Ferguson Township, One of Several Planned Around State College Area
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One of several new self-storage facilities planned around the State College area recently opened its doors. Brickwork Self Storage, 222 Science Park Road in Ferguson Township, offers 560 climate-controlled units in a various sizes, from compact 5-by-5 units to large 10-by-31 units, as well as drive-up units with power access. Developed by Roeshot Construction of…
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How BIG Is the Penn State-Oregon White Out in Beaver Stadium on Saturday?
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BIG. There is no other way to describe the White Out in Beaver Stadium on Saturday, when third-ranked Penn State faces BIG Ten Conference foe sixth-ranked Oregon at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. How BIG? This BIG… BIG RANKINGS: Penn State is No. 2 in this week’s Coaches poll and No. 3 in The Associated Press…