Geoff Rushton
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Sandusky Files to Cancel Evidentiary Hearing, Plans to Pursue Federal Appeal
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Jerry Sandusky has filed to cancel an upcoming hearing where one of his accusers was expected to recant his allegations of sexual abuse and instead reportedly will pursue his appeal in federal court. Attorneys for the former Penn State football assistant coach and Second Mile charity founder on Thursday filed a motion in Centre County…
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Severe Storms in Centre County Cause Road Flooding, School Delays and Closure
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Overnight storms that dumped heavy rain on parts of Centre County flooded roads and caused multiple school districts to delay their starts or close on Thursday morning. Bellefonte Area School District is closed on Thursday, while State College Area and Bald Eagle Area were operating on two-hour delays. Parts of the region saw 2 to…
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New Warden Appointed for Centre County Correctional Facility
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Updated 5 p.m. Sept. 4, 2026 The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors on Wednesday appointed a current deputy warden as the next leader of the county correctional facility. Deputy Warden of Administration Danielle Minarchick will become Centre County’s first female warden as she succeeds Glenn Irwin, who is retiring on Friday, Sept. 2, after…
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Man Accused of Breaking Into State College Area Restaurant, Stealing Cash
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A man used a large rock to break through the glass front door of a State College area restaurant then stole money from the register early Tuesday morning, according to police. Sebastian Lopez-Perez made off with more than $180 in cash from College Buffet, 1631 N. Atherton St. in Patton Township after the burglary at…
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Charges Move Forward, Bail Granted for Alleged Leader of Penn State Fraternity Drug Ring
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Updated 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. The alleged leader of a cocaine trafficking ring that operated out of two Penn State fraternities was granted bail on Wednesday as the charges against him moved forward. Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine set straight bail at $250,000 for Agostino S. Abbatiello, 24, following a preliminary hearing…
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SCASD Commissions Feasibility Study for Future of Fairmount Building
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State College Area School District will undertake a study to help determine the future of a historic former school building. The school board on Monday unanimously approved a $72,655 proposal from Hoffman Leakey Architects to perform a feasibility study for the 112-year-old Fairmount Building, located at 411 S. Fraser St. near downtown State College. According…
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CATA Expands Free Youth Pass Program to Year-Round
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A youth pass program that allowed kids to ride CATA Bus and CATA Go for free in the summertime will now be available year-round. The Centre Area Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Monday voted to expand the Free Youth Pass program for school-aged riders. Ridership data showed a significant increase in youth trips during…
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New Judge to Oversee Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring Case
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A new judge has take over the case against the men accused of operating a cocaine trafficking ring out of two off-campus Penn State fraternity houses, a day before the first scheduled preliminary hearings in the matter. Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine on Tuesday signed an order that he will exercise concurrent jurisdiction to…
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State College Council Approves Agreement to Buy Addison Court for $15.75M
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State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved an agreement for the borough to purchase a downtown apartment building for $15.75 million and ensure it continues as low-income housing for senior citizens and people with disabilities for decades to come. Under the terms of the deal, the borough will acquire Arnold Addison Court, 120 E.…
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State College Reaches Tentative Deal to Buy Addison Court
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State College Borough has reached a tentative agreement to acquire a downtown apartment building and ensure it is maintained as low-income housing for seniors and people with disabilities. Borough Council on Monday will consider approving a deal to purchase Arnold Addison Court, 120 E. Beaver Ave., from property owner PrimeCore for $15.75 million, according to…