October 2025
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Lupita’s Closes Ferguson Township Location
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A family-owned Mexican restaurant has closed one of its State College area locations, citing increasing costs and staffing challenges. Lupita’s Authentic Mexican Food has shut down its original location in the Uni-Mart center at 3180 W. College Ave., Ferguson Township, and will focus on its restaurant at 312 W. Beaver Ave. in downtown State College,…
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Whiteout Tequila: Born in Mexico, Raised in PA
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Founded by former football players Mike Mauti and Christian Hackenberg, Whiteout Tequila “nods to that electric, all-in atmosphere Pennsylvanians know.”
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We Had to Destroy the Universities to Save Them
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“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” – Ronald Reagan Skim most any document wordsmithed by President Trump’s courtiers and it can almost sound reasonable. Take the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” a letter sent to nine universities that sets conditions…
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Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes Revives Classic Diner Space in Downtown State College
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A familiar downtown State College landmark has a new tenant — and a new take on a classic American diner. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes officially opened Monday at 131 S. Garner St., inside the historic 1947 Silk City Diner that once housed Baby’s Burgers and Shakes for over 30 years and most recently Oeuf…
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Minor Injuries Reported in Crash Involving Bellefonte School Bus
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A crash involving a Bellefonte Area School District bus on Tuesday afternoon resulted in no serious injuries, according to district officials. The bus was traveling to the middle school with five students on board at about 3:45 p.m. when it was struck by a passenger vehicle at the intersection of East High and McAllister streets,…
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Letters: Candidates and Casino; Kepler Barn Legacy; Retain Judges and Justices; 20-Second Hug Club
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The upcoming elections for College Township Council will determine who will oversee College Township’s efforts to mitigate any harms caused by the soon-to-open Happy Valley Casino. Three candidates are running for two open seats. This is an off-year election, so voter turnout will likely be low. Your vote will make a difference! Candidate interviews discussing…
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Election 2025: State College Area School Board
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C-NET conducted interviews with candidates for local offices on the ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the races for State College Area School Board. THE ELECTION Six candidates are running for four full-term seats on the State College Area School Board of Directors. Two are elected incumbents and one, Jesse…
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Penn State ‘Searching for Answers’ at Linebacker
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Penn State’s defensive collapse roughly coincides with linebacker Tony Rojas’ long-term injury, which has kept him sidelined since the Oregon game with no timetable for return. The Nittany Lions elevated veteran Dom DeLuca to a full-time starter in his stead, but he’s struggled to fill the void. Both DeLuca and fellow starting linebacker Amare Campbell…
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Republican Voters Drive Increase in Mail Ballot Requests in Pennsylvania
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The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election.
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Annual CBICC Awards Honor 6 Local Businesses and Individuals
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County on Oct. 23 honored four businesses and two individuals for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the local community over the past year. The 2025 Centre County Business Awards were presented at the CBICC’s annual awards celebration at the Nittany Lion Inn’s Ballroom. “Year after year,…