Local News
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Benner Township State Prison Sergeant Charged in Alleged Assault of Inmate
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A Benner Township state prison sergeant is facing charges after investigators said he struck an inmate in the head and neck with a closed fist and his knee 10 to 15 times. Zachary R. Fleck, 33, of Potter Township, was charged on Tuesday with misdemeanor counts of simple assault and official oppression, along with a…
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What to Know About Polling Place Changes, Mail Ballot Returns in Centre County
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Some Centre County voters casting their ballots in-person for the Nov. 3 election will find that their polling place has changed since the primary. The changes come amid an ongoing audit of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of voting locations, in accordance with Justice Department mandates for all counties. The Board of Commissioners…
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Penn State DuBois Campus to Become Regional Manufacturing Hub With $39.9M Federal Grant
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It marks the latest post-closure repurposing plans for the Penn State campuses that will be shuttered after the spring 2027 semester.
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Training Academy to Build Next Generation of Sports Officials in Centre County
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With longtime sports officials aging out and too few younger replacements stepping in, Bill Keough is working to build a new path into umpiring and officiating through a proposed Sports Officials Training Academy.
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Shapiro Brings Campaign Tour to State College
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Gov. Josh Shapiro brought his campaign bus tour to State College on Sunday evening, speaking alongside local Democrats nine days before Election Day. Shapiro, who leads his Republican opponent, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, by more than 20 percentage points in every poll, is seeking his second term as the commonwealth’s chief executive. He launched a…
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State College Area Liquor Store Moving to New Location
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A State College area liquor store will move a short distance to a new location early next year. The state-owned Fine Wine & Good Spirits store at 127 Southridge Plaza, State College, will relocate to 2127 S. Atherton St., next to Giant supermarket in the Hills Plaza, in the first quarter of 2027, Pennsylvania Liquor…
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Who Did It? ‘Clue’ National Tour Brings Murder-Mystery Comedy to Penn State
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Was it Professor Plum? Mrs. Peacock? Maybe Colonel Mustard? A local audience can try to solve the mystery for themselves when the touring stage production of “Clue” comes to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Tickets are $89 or $74 for adults, $57 or $52 for University Park students and $72…
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Seven Mountains Scout Camp Hammer Crew Brings Volunteers Together
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A new volunteer crew is giving Seven Mountains Scout Camp a helping hand to tackle maintenance projects and help keep the Centre County camp ready for Scouts and other visitors.
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Conklin Bill Allowing Inspector General Officers to Carry Guns on Duty Signed Into Law
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Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday signed into law legislation sponsored by state Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, that aims to ensure the safety of enforcement officers from the Office of State Inspector General. House Bill 36 authorizes inspector general officers to carry firearms in the to carry firearms in the performance of their official duties.…
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Second Man Charged in Centre County Child Sex Trafficking Case
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A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted a second man charged last year in a child sexual abuse and human trafficking case in Centre County. Michael H. Woomer, 67, of Taylor Township is now facing federal charges of production of child pornography and conspiracy to produce child pornography. He joins Morris W. Reese, 65, of…