Local News
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Nittany Antique Machinery Association Identifies Potential Permanent Home in Potter Township
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The Nittany Antique Machinery Association is moving toward purchasing a nearly $4 million property along U.S. Route 322 in Potter Township that would provide a permanent home for its popular antique machinery shows, a year-round museum and a community event center.
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Penn State Federal Credit Union Names David Restino as Chief Financial Officer
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David Restino has joined Penn State Federal Credit Union as chief financial officer, stepping into the role after Rick Tabor’s move to chief executive officer earlier this year. “David brings more than 15 years of accounting experience, with a career built on safety, soundness, and being a good steward of the institutions he’s worked for,”…
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Minnesota Football Team Arrives in State College After Overnight Delay From Nationwide Ground Stop
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Updated 1:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. An hours-long ground stop for all airports nationwide on Friday caused travel chaos for college football teams around the country, including Minnesota ahead of its game at Penn State scheduled for Saturday night. After an overnight delay the Golden Gophers departed Minneapolis on Saturday morning and touched down…
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Centre LifeLink Opens 2027 Membership Drive
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Centre LifeLink EMS is now accepting memberships for 2027, offering Centre Region residents coverage for emergency ambulance services with no out-of-pockets costs when the agency responds to a 911 call. Individual memberships cost $80 and family memberships cost $105 for the year, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2027. The annual membership drive is now…
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Bellefonte Bookstore Celebrating Two-Year Anniversary with Weekend Events
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A volunteer-run, nonprofit bookstore and cultural space in downtown Bellefonte will host special promotions and activities throughout the weekend in honor of its second anniversary. The Print Factory, located at 130 S. Allegheny St., is offering 10% off all merchandise storewide on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. The community is invited to stop…
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Former Bellefonte Business Owner Identified as Victim in Fatal Spring Township House Fire
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A retired Bellefonte business owner remembered as a man who touched many lives died in a Spring Township house fire on Monday morning. Preliminary autopsy results found that Lech “Les” Urbanski, 76, died of smoke inhalation and his death was ruled accidental, the Centre County Coroner’s Office reported on Friday. A father of seven and…
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Your Weekend Guide: What to Do Around the State College Area
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Looking for ways to spend your weekend in the State College area? Whether you are in the mood for a relaxing glass of wine, a good laugh or family-friendly outdoor adventures, the local community calendar is packed with activities. Here is a roundup of top events happening this weekend, Nov. 13–15. Wine Bingo with Beth at Mt. Nittany Winery Kick off your…
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Big Caftans, Big Hearts: Mrs. Roper Romp Goes Retro for a Good Cause
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Colorful caftans, oversized jewelry and a little nostalgia will come together on Saturday, Nov. 14 for a good cause as Out of the Cold Centre County partners with the Ladies Auxiliary from the American Legion Post 245 for the Mrs. Roper Romp fundraiser to benefit the local homeless shelter.
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Music on the Lawn Moves Indoors for Winter; Picker & Papa Kick Off New Season
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The community concert series in Boalsburg kicks off its indoor season with Picker & Papa performing at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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Penn State Student Accused of Fracturing Man’s Skull During Altercation in State College
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Updated 12:02 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. A Penn State student is facing charges after police said he fractured a man’s skull during an altercation in downtown State College. Joshua P. Musser, 21, of Lancaster County, was charged on Wednesday with a felony count of aggravated, a misdemeanor count of simple assault and summary counts…