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Independence Day Parade in State College Celebrates America’s 250th
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While marking its own 99th anniversary, the annual Fourth of July parade in State College celebrated the United States’ 250th birthday on Saturday morning. Lining up at 10 a.m. and stepping off at 11 a.m., about four dozen participating organizations, community leaders and entertainers rode and marched on a hot, sunny day. The parade traveled…
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Firecracker 4K Kicks Off Fourth of July in State College
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More than 1,000 runners and walkers made their way through the Penn State campus on Saturday morning as Central PA 4th Fest’s Firecracker 4K kicked off America 250 Independence Day events in State College. Marking its 22nd anniversary, the race started at 9 a.m. on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium and made a loop through…
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Penns Valley Museum Exhibits Honor America 250 With Historic Displays
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Penns Valley Area Historical Museum is utilizing the country-wide America 250 celebration to feature three relevant exhibits this year.
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Bellefonte Independence Day Events Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
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Independence Day festivities returned to Bellefonte on Friday as the community celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Block Party Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Corner Room
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The State College community on Friday celebrated 100 years of one of its most recognizable and cherished institutions.
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Workers Vote to Authorize Strike if Contract Agreement Isn’t Reached
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Mount Nittany Medical Center’s unionized workers on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if necessary as negotiations with hospital management for a new contract continue. According to a release from SEIU Healthcare, the union that represents about 950 Mount Nittany workers, 99% of members voted in favor of giving their negotiating committee the ability…
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Grange Fair Debuts Fan Contest for Emily Ann Roberts VIP Experience
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The Centre County Grange Fair is giving country music fans a chance to turn their admiration for rising star Emily Ann Roberts into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Local Historia: Gregg Post No. 95
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James P. Gregg and Theodore Gregg were not only cousins, but brothers in arms. Both of their names held tremendous respect and value to their comrades at the Gregg Post of the GAR and beyond, an honor they share eternally.
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One Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash in College Township
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Updated 11:46 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2026. A State College woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in College Township, according to borough police. Darlene M. Depto, 45, died of blunt force trauma to the head, neck and chest after the crash on the 400 block of Trout Road, the Centre County Coroner’s…
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Man Facing Felony Charges for Hit-and-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Penn State Student in State College
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A Lycoming County man was driving under the influence of marijuana in May when he struck and seriously injured a Penn State student in State College, according to borough police. Noah J. Keister, 19, was charged on Thursday with felony counts of aggravated assault while DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle and leaving the scene of…