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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.

Judge Makes Public Search Warrants Involving Penn State Student Crime Victims After University Had Them Sealed

Latest Penn State NewsA judge in Centre County had sealed an entire case at the request of Penn State, a rare move that potentially violates the right to open courts guaranteed by the state and U.S. Constitutions.

Spotlight PA Launches Historic Local News Effort in North-Central Pennsylvania

Local NewsThe middle of the Keystone State doesn’t lack much in the way of natural beauty, charming towns, and fascinating people. This region is home to the darkest skies east of […]