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College Avenue Lane in Downtown State College to Be Closed for Repair of Small Sinkhole
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PennDOT is closing one lane of East College Avenue in downtown State College until a small sinkhole is repaired. The right lane of College Avenue from McAllister Street to mid-block between South Pugh and South Allen streets will be closed beginning Wednesday morning. The sinkhole formed along the side of the road near the College…
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Penn State to Award 1 Millionth Degree During Summer Commencement
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Penn State will award its one millionth degree Saturday during summer commencement at University Park, marking a milestone more than 170 years after the university was founded. The university has awarded more than 999,400 degrees since it was founded as the Farmers’ High School in 1855. Approximately 2,726 degrees are expected to be awarded university-wide…
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Bellefonte Detective, State Trooper Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
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A Bellefonte detective and a Rockview state trooper both known for their compassion, diligence and determination were honored as Centre County’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year on Tuesday. Detective Lisa Larkin and Trooper Jonathan Hodges received the award from the Centre County District Attorney’s Office during a ceremony at the courthouse in Bellefonte. “When…
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Penn State Police to Hold Full-Scale Active Attacker Training Exercise
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Penn State University Police and Public Safety will conduct a full-scale active attacker preparedness exercise Sunday on the University Park campus, prompting temporary access restrictions, possible road and parking closures and increased emergency activity in the area. The planned training event in partnership with other emergency response agencies is scheduled for approximately 8 a.m. to…
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Mount Nittany Spent $6.4M on Replacement Workers During Strike
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Mount Nittany Medical Center spent approximately $6.4 million on temporary staffing during a five-day strike at the end of July, the hospital confirmed on Monday. SEIU Healthcare PA, the union representing 950 medical center employees, says that figure is five times more than what regular workers would have made during the strike and could have…
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I-99 Port Matilda Exit to Reopen After Monthslong Closure
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An exit on Interstate 99 in Centre County is scheduled to reopen this week after being closed more than four months for road reconstruction work. Exit 61/Port Matilda on I-99 southbound will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 13, as construction moves to the passing lane, according to PennDOT. In the event of inclement weather, work will…
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Four Diamonds Mini-THONs Raise More Than $6.4 Million for Childhood Cancer Care and Research
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Four Diamonds Mini-THON students raised more than $6.4 million during the 2025-26 school year, pushing the program’s total fundraising past $83 million, according to Penn State Health. Students from more than 200 schools across Pennsylvania and neighboring states raised a combined $6,478,166.86 to support children and families affected by childhood cancer through Four Diamonds. The…
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Centre County Man Charged With Indecent Assault of a Child
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A Centre County man was arrested Friday on charges of indecently assaulting a child. Gerald E. Bruss, 72, of Julian, is charged with felony counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child, unlawful contact with a minor and indecent assault of a person less than 13 years old. A woman told a state police trooper…
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Happy Valley Casino Names New General Manager
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Happy Valley Casino has a new executive to lead its operations. Peter Longi has been named the new general manager of the category 4 casino at the Nittany Mall, according to a press release on Monday. Longi has more than 30 years of experience in casino operations, most recently as assistant general manager at Sahara…
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Mount Nittany Health Reports Potential Measles Exposure at 2 Facilities
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Mount Nittany Health on Friday confirmed two positive measles tests that may have exposed others to the virus recently at two of its facilities. The potential exposures occurred: • Between 10 a.m. and noon on July 31 at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees; • Between noon on July 31 and 1 a.m. on Aug. 1 at…