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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…
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New Food Truck Aims to Offer Quality Food at Affordable Prices From a Permanent Spot in Penns Valley
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A new community-focused food truck has taken up residence at a permanent spot in Penns Valley, where its owner is committed to serving up quality food at reasonable prices. Offering signature paninis, subs, pierogies, breakfast sandwiches and more, veteran Centre County businesswoman Marie Librizzi opened Liberty Eats in late May at 2658 Earlystown Road, Centre…
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Heavy Traffic Expected During Ag Progress Days
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Penn State’s Ag Progress Days will celebrate its 50th year at Rock Springs Aug. 11-13, and Ferguson Township police are advising residents and visitors to plan for heavy traffic in the west end of the township during the event. Significant congestion is expected on West College Avenue (Route 26), Pine Grove Road (Route 45) and…
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Jimmy John’s Returning to State College
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A national sandwich shop chain is returning to State College after a two-year absence. Jimmy John’s has signed a lease for a store at 1718 S. Atherton St., next to Honeybaked Ham in Creekside Plaza, according Kandy Weader of Bennett Williams, the commercial real estate agent for the property. The 1,457-square-foot space was last home…
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Historic Caboose to Be Dedicated at Curtin Village Heritage Day Celebration
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The caboose and artifacts were donated to the collection of the Roland Curtin Foundation to expand the story of rail transportation and its crucial role in the success of the Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village.
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College Township Industrial Authority Launches Initiative to Gather Feedback From Local Businesses
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The College Township Industrial Development Authority (CTIDA) has launched a new business outreach initiative aimed at gathering feedback from local employers to help shape future economic development efforts. The Business Pulse Project & Listening Initiative officially began Aug. 1 with the opening of the College Township Business Pulse Survey, which will remain available through Sept.…
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Measles Cases Confirmed in Centre, Mifflin Counties
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Mount Nittany Health on Thursday reported confirmed cases of measles in Centre and Mifflin counties as instances of the viral disease nationwide continue to climb to their highest level in more than three decades. The health system confirmed one in each county, a spokesperson said. It is the only case in Centre County to date…
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One Dead After Tractor-Trailer Crash in Centre County
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A 19-year-old Pennsylvania man died after a tractor-trailer crash early Wednesday morning on U.S. Route 322 in Centre County, according to Coroner Scott Sayers. Ardell Wadel, of Richfield, was pronounced dead at the scene of crash on 3200 block of General Potter Highway in Potter Township, Sayers wrote in a release on Thursday. An autopsy…
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Justice Department Lawsuit Accuses State College Landlord of Sexually Harassing Tenant, Retaliation
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A State College landlord is facing a federal lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed a tenant and retaliated against her when she rejected his advances. The lawsuit filed by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in the U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvaniia accuses Venkatachalam Mani of violating the Fair Housing Act. The woman, Justice…
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Road in Patton Township to Be Closed 2 Days for Pipe Replacement
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A section of Route 550 (Buffalo Run Road) in Patton Township will close for two days beginning Monday, Aug. 10, as PennDOT replaces a drainage pipe beneath the roadway. The closure will be at the intersection of Route 550 and Bernel Road. During the maintenance, motorists will be directed along a detour using Fillmore Road,…