May 2026
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Indoor Pickleball Club to Open in State College Area
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A new indoor pickleball club is coming to the Centre Region this summer. The Picklr, which is billed as North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, is expected to open in August in the former Big Lots location at 503 Benner Pike in College Township, the company said in a release on Tuesday. The 27,000-square-foot facility…
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YMCA of Centre County’s Summer Lunch Program Returns for 2026
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The YMCA of Centre County’s Summer Lunch Program will return for 2026 to provide weekly bulk meal distributions for children while schools are out of session. Families wishing to participate must pre-register for the program by completing the required application. Only one application per family is needed. Once submitted, families are automatically enrolled and will not receive…
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4 Nominated for Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Four Centre County law enforcement officers have been nominated for an honor recognizing exceptional work “above and beyond the call of duty,” Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna’s Office announced on Monday. Cantorna’s office has presented the Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to one or more recipients at a ceremony each…
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What Time Do Polls Open and Close Tuesday in Pa.? All the Information You Need for Primary Election Day 2026
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Pennsylvanians head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in races including governor, U.S. House, state House and Senate and more. Here’s what to know.
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Bellefonte Borough Council Member to Step Down
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A Bellefonte Borough Council member of more than a decade is stepping down at the end of July as he prepares to move out of the area. Council on Monday accepted the resignation of Randy Brachbill effective July 30. Brachbill, who has held a South Ward seat since 2014, said he and his wife, Cathy,…
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Battista: Remember to Eat the Heart of the Watermelon
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Can I ask you a personal question? Do you wake up every morning and start your day by counting your blessings and giving thanks for another day? Do you periodically make a list of the people in your life that you need to reach out to just to say your life is better because they…
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Former Penn State Football Captain to Fly With U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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A former Penn State football captain and current staff member will fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this weekend. Michael Mauti, a legendary leader of the 2012 Nittany Lion team, will ride in the backseat of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on Friday, ahead of the Air Dot Show Central PA at Harrisburg International Airport…
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Fraternity Chapter Reaches Agreement With Penn State to Resolve Hazing Allegations
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A Penn State fraternity chapter and the university have reached an agreement to resolve hazing allegations following a misconduct investigation that began earlier this year. The Zeta Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity agreed to a one-semester suspension, which was served during the spring 2026 semester, and to implement “a comprehensive intervention plan” developed…
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Traffic Stoppages Planned for Beam-Setting at High-Speed Interchange Project
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Drivers should anticipate delays on Tuesday as a contractor sets bridge beams for the high-speed interchange project connecting Interstates 80 and 99 in Centre County, according to PennDOT. Crews will be stopping traffic for up to 15 minutes at a time between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday at the junction of I-99 and Jacksonville…
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Local Choir to Perform on Trip to Italy
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A benefit concert to raise food and funds for Grace Lutheran Church’s food distribution outreach will serve another purpose — the performance will prelude the choir’s trip to sing in Italy.