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Woman Killed in Crash Near Bellefonte I-80 Interchange
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A 75-year-old woman died after a two-vehicle crash late Friday afternoon near the Bellefonte interchange of Interstate 80, according to Spring Township police. A Ford F-350 truck towing a camper […]
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8-Mill Tax Increase Included in State College’s Proposed 2026 Budget
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State College’s proposed 2026 budget includes a substantial tax increase for property owners. An eight-mill real estate tax increase is part of a fiscal plan that would deliver the borough’s […]
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Business Owner’s Lawsuit Against Nittany Mall Says Leaky Roof Caused Extensive Damage to Inventory
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A lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the Nittany Mall’s owner of gross negligence after a business allegedly sustained more than $565,000 in damage to inventory because of a leaky roof. Mark […]
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Police: Man Made Violent Threats Against Employee at Downtown State College Business
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An Allegheny County man was arrested after making violent threats that made an employee of a downtown State College business fear for her life on Thursday afternoon, according to borough […]
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Sowers Harvest Café: At 10 Years and Counting, What Are the Secrets to Its Success?
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Any new customer at Sowers Harvest Café might feel a certain measure of curiosity. After all, this downtown State College restaurant has somehow attracted a growing clientele while ignoring most […]
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Hockey, Hot Fudge and Heart: Family, Friends Remember the Life of Don Boller
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Don Boller, the community-minded longtime owner of Dairy Queen in State College, built a legacy of kindness that has touched generations.
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System for Determining if Someone Is Mentally Fit for Trial in Pa. Is in Crisis, New Report Finds
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The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report.
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Centre LifeLink EMS Membership Campaign Underway
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The 2026 Centre LifeLink EMS membership campaign is underway. Each fall, Centre Region residents are encouraged to enroll as a Centre LifeLink member, ensuring them that they will have no […]
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. Awards Business Innovation Grants
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. this week approved funding for four innovation grant proposals submitted by businesses in the borough. The funds are awarded through DBI’s annual grant program, which is designed […]
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New Market and Cafe Planned for Rural Patton Township
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A new market and cafe is in the works to replace a nearby former general store in a rural area of Patton Township. The township’s planning commission on Monday unanimously […]