Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College
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State College Police Misreporting of Rapes ‘Didn’t Make Any Difference’ to How Cases Were Handled, Oversight Board Says
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The civilian board told State College elected officials that it “investigated the anomaly.” However, when questioned about the specifics of the board’s review, the chair said, “Investigation might be too strong a word.”
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The Inside Story of How State College Police Underreported Hundreds of Rapes
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The department took 9 years to realize the FBI had changed what it considers rape, resulting in highly inaccurate public crime data.
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Pennsylvania, Its Local Governments Are on Track to Use Nearly All $13B in Pandemic Relief by End of 2026
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Pennsylvania and its county and local governments are on track to spend nearly all of the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds they received to address the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Municipal Elections 101: Township Supervisors, Borough and City Council Members Are on Pa.’s November Ballot
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On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to make decisions on local taxes, public safety and more in your community. Here’s what you need to know.
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Former Gregg Township Secretary Sentenced to State Prison for $532K Theft of Public Dollars
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Pamela Hackenburg was sentenced to two to four years in state prison and ordered to pay $615,580.78 in restitution to Gregg Township, Centre County.
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Former Gregg Township Secretary Pleads Guilty to Stealing $533K in Public Funds for Sports Betting, Trips and More
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Pamela Hackenburg pleaded guilty to three felonies in Centre County court after stealing almost $533,000 during her time as secretary of a small rural township.
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More Local Governments in Pa. Would Be Able to Tax More to Cover Fire, EMS Costs Under New Bill
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After about 150 Pennsylvania boroughs and townships were given the authority to raise higher fire and EMS taxes, a lawmaker wants to expand that power for more communities.
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Township Allegedly Fleeced by Its Own Employee Seeks to Block Immediate Access to Bond Claim Details
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The records could shine a light on how Gregg Township is making the case to its insurer in the hopes of recouping the public funds allegedly stolen. The township has promised to release them later.
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Pa. Primary Election 2025: 6 State College School Board Candidates Advancing to November
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State College voters will choose from six school board candidates in the fall — four registered Democrats and two registered Republicans.
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Primary Election 2025: A Complete Guide to the Candidates for State College School Board
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Democrats and Republicans will see the same seven candidates for State College school on their primary ballots.