April 2026
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Roots and Rise: Living Faith Acres to Host Spring Farm Event in Spring Mills
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A Spring Mills farm known for fall family fun is planting something new this spring with organizers hoping to bring neighbors together through hands-on learning, food and a day built around community
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Free Bike Safety Check to Be Held in Boalsburg
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With spring bike season getting underway, Zion Lutheran Church in Boalsburg will host a free Bike Safety Check for the community from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. The event will take place in the parking lot of the church at 105 Old Boalsburg Road and is open to all ages. Zion…
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Craig Finn and Patterson Hood Bringing ‘Devils in the Details’ Tour to State Theatre
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Songwriters and frontmen from two of the most revered bands in 21st century American indie rock will share the stage this summer at The State Theatre. Craig Finn and Patterson Hood will bring their “Devils in the Details” tour to State College for an 8 p.m. show on Saturday, July 11, during Arts Festival weekend.…
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Penn State Lands Commitment From Top-10 Pennsylvania Recruit Stanley Montgomery
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The Nittany Lions landed a massive recruiting win to close out the month. Penn State on Thursday afternoon earned a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Stanley Montgomery, who ranks as the No. 7 Pennsylvania prospect, No. 14 defensive lineman and No. 120 overall recruit in the 2027 cycle, per the 247Sports composite. Montgomery attends Archbishop…
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Event in State College to Address Affordability Issues
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Central PA United will host an afternoon of information and conversation about affordability issues this weekend in State College. The political advocacy group’s event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in Sidney Friedman Park, 241 S. Fraser St. Advocates and nonprofit organizations that work directly with people affected by…
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Pa. House Passes Bill Allowing PIAA to Split Public, Private High School Playoffs
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The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a Centre County representative’s bill that would allow the PIAA to have separate playoffs for public and private high school sports. The bill, introduced by state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, passed with bipartisan support by a margin of 178 to 23. HB 41 now…
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I-80 in Centre County Reopens After Crash
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Updated 4:16 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026. A 20-mile stretch of Interstate 80 in Centre and Clinton counties was closed for several hours on Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash. The crash happened at about 10:05 a.m. on I-80 westbound near mile 159 in Boggs Township, according to dispatch and PennDOT reports. Pleasant Gap and Bellefonte…
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Late Night Fire Destroys Howard Business
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Last updated 5:06 p.m. May 1, 2026.Updated 9:16 p.m. April 30, 2026. A Howard cabinet-making business’ shop was destroyed in a blaze that multiple fire companies battled late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Crews responded at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday to G.P. Cabinets, 276 Spearing Street, after multiple callers reported flames coming from the building,…
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A Centre County Developer Wants to Buy and Revitalize the Nittany Mall. Here’s His Vision for It
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A State College developer has a vision to transform the Nittany Mall into modern hub of entertainment, dining and shopping. With the backing of local officials, he’s seeking state financing to help make it happen.
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Adds Transfer Guard Thomas Allard
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Penn State men’s basketball has added much-needed depth at guard. The Nittany Lions on Wednesday afternoon earned a commitment from transfer Thomas Allard, who spent the 2025-26 season with Division II University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH). Prior to that, he spent three seasons playing for Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), also a DII program. In his…