
State College News

Awards Honor Those Working to Preserve Centre County History
CommunityThe Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) hosts its 32nd annual John. H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards, Sunday, Jan. 31. The virtual event recognizes individuals and organizations throughout Centre County for […]

Ice Cream: Our Bipartisan Unifier
ColumnsAt a time when the country seems split apart and the virus mounts every day, we need something to think and talk about that we can all agree we like – or at least, many of us can agree we like. I have just the topic.

New Lawsuit Filing Alleges Officer Who Shot Osagie Was ‘Unfit for Duty’
Local NewsThe parents of Osaze Osagie alleged in a new court filing on Monday that the former State College police officer who fatally shot their son in 2019 was “mentally unstable and violent,” and was “unfit for duty” when he was assigned to go to Osagie’s apartment the day of the shooting.

Shadle Announces Candidacy for Centre County Jury Commissioner
Local NewsCentre County Democratic Jury Commissioner Laura Shadle announced on Monday her candidacy for the position in this year’s election. Shadle was appointed to the position in early 2020 to fill […]

Ferguson Township Municipal Building Reopens to Public
COVIDFerguson Township’s Municipal Building reopened to the public on Monday after being closed since Thanksgiving as a COVID-19 mitigation measure. Residents can access the building at 3147 Research Drive between […]

Plans for New Hotel Draw Criticisms and Concerns
BusinessNeighboring residents and several State College Planning Commission members expressed criticisms and concerns on Thursday over aspects of the final plans for a new hotel on the former Autoport property […]