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ColumnsAll donations to Spotlight PA during Centre Gives, a 36-hour online fundraiser on May 10-11, benefit its State College regional bureau.

How to Provide Feedback on a Plan to Lower Fighter Jet Training over Pennsylvania Wilds

Local NewsThe Maryland Air National Guard wants to fly as low as 100 feet above the Pennsylvania Wilds for fighter pilot training. Residents, agencies and others have concerns.

Police Killed Osaze Osagie Four Years Ago. Here’s What Has and Hasn’t Happened Since

Local NewsThe killing of a Black man in a mental health crisis by a white cop in State College prompted several reports and promises for change. Four years later, progress has been sluggish in some areas.

State College Wants Nearby Municipalities to Adopt LGBTQ Protections

Local NewsTwo Centre County municipalities have protections for LGBTQ people against discrimination in housing and employment. Officials in State College and Ferguson Township hope more municipalities sign on.

4 Things to Know About State College’s New Police Complaint Process

Local NewsThe new civilian complaint process, scheduled to go live in January, was prompted by outrage following the March 2019 police killing of Osaze Osagie.

Government and Elected Officials Deal with Service Funding Questions as Centre Region Grows

Local NewsCentre Region municipal managers took “unprecedented” action against a proposal to significantly increase the funding their local governments contribute to the Council of Governments for services.