Geoff Rushton
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Boil Water Notice Issued for Part of Bellefonte
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Update May 7, 2026: The boil water notice was lifted on Thursday, May 7, according to Bellefonte Borough. Original story A section of Bellefonte is under a boil water notice due to a water main relocation, according to an advisory from the borough on Monday. The notice is in effect for 1020-1032 Airport Road, Ville…
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Family Displaced After Fire Destroys Home in Harris Township
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A family of five was displaced after a fire destroyed a Harris Township home late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Boalsburg, Centre Hall and Alpha fire companies were dispatched just before midnight to 607 Smith Lane for a report of smoke and fire in a garage. When crews arrived on scene, the fire had…
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‘Not an Easy Decision.’ Downtown State College Diner Closes
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A downtown State College diner has closed after about six months in business. Bubba’s Eggs, Steaks & Shakes, 131 S. Garner St., announced it permanent closure Sunday night in a Facebook post, citing ongoing staffing challenges. “Like many businesses in the area, we have faced ongoing challenges with staffing, particularly in the downtown environment,” the…
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Canceled
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest has been canceled just three weeks before the craft beverage expo featuring dozens of vendors was scheduled to celebrate its third year. Organizers said in on Friday that “industry challenges and economic factors” have led to lower ticket sales than expected. That led to a choice between putting on a “lower…
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured, Charges Pending After Hit-and-Run Crash in State College
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Charges are pending against a 19-year-old suspect after a Penn State student sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in State College. The crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. when a driver struck a 21-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of West Beaver Avenue and South Gill Street, borough police wrote in a…
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Penn State, Spikes to Enter Mediation in Medlar Field Lease Dispute
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Penn State and the State College Spikes will enter mediation in an attempt to resolve the university’s lawsuit against the minor league baseball club over the team’s lease of Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, according to a document filed on Thursday. Judge Brian Marshall ordered a stay in the case proceedings, by agreement of both…
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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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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,…