Local News
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Bellefonte Area 4th Grader Competing to Become ‘America’s Favorite Student’
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A Bellefonte Area School District fourth-grader is hoping to become “America’s Favorite Student.” Kieran Long, a 10-year-old student at Marion-Walker Elementary School, is currently in first place in his group […]
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Starbucks Planned for One Retail Space at Former Autoport Site
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At least one anticipated tenant is now known for a planned commercial development on the former Autoport property in State College. Starbucks will anchor a cluster of six retail spaces […]
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Man Found With Missing Teen in Boalsburg Facing New Charges of Trading Drugs for Sex
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A man accused of concealing a missing teen at a Boalsburg residence is now facing charges alleging that he supplied drugs to her mother in exchange for sex with the […]
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Mother and 6 Children Killed in Explosion and Fire at Clinton County Home
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MILL HALL, Pa. (AP) — An Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in a swift-moving house fire after an explosion that […]
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Opinion: There’s Plenty That’s Not ‘Happy’ About Our Valley’s New Casino
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So here we are. The new gambling casino at the Nittany Mall will hold its test days on April 24 and 25. If things go according to plan, the facility’s […]
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Letters: ‘Informed Awareness’ About Gambling; Casino’s Compelled Test Day Donations; GT vs. Planned Parenthood
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As State College prepares for the opening of the Happy Valley Casino, it’s worth understanding a simple but powerful truth about modern slot machines: they are not designed primarily to […]
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Arboretum at Penn State Festival Explores ‘Wild Wellness’
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UNIVERSITY PARK — The community is invited to explore the benefits of movement, art and wellness in the natural surroundings of the Arboretum at Penn State during the annual Wild Wellness […]
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APIDA Festival Celebrates Cultures, Upcoming Heritage Month in Downtown State College
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Hundreds of community members gathered in downtown State College on Saturday for the fourth annual APIDA Festival, which brought music, food and performances to Fraser Street and Martin Luther King […]
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Hub of the Hobby: Jason Dambach Has Made His Shop a Community Gathering Place for Sports Card Collectors
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At Nittany Cards Plus, Jason Dambach’s focus is on keeping the hobby fun and accessible in a friendly community gathering place for collectors of all ages.
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State College Celebration to Mark Earth and Arbor Days With Food, Entertainment and Education
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State College will celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a community festival featuring live music, local food vendors and interactive engagement stations. The Earth and Arbor Day Celebration will […]