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Shapiro Pick for Board of Pardons Wins Pa. Senate Approval Despite Opposition From Public Defenders, Clemency Advocates
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Opponents to John O’Brien II’s nomination say the doctor’s work as a state witness disqualifies him for the role.
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Milesburg Water Authority Plans Temporary Shutoff for Repair
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Customers of the Milesburg Borough Water Authority will be without water service for a period of time on Saturday. Repair work for a leak will require a full system shutdown […]
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Penn State Hockey Star Gavin McKenna Charged With Aggravated Assault
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Updated 10:13 p.m. Feb. 4. Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is facing felony and misdemeanor assault charges after an alleged altercation Saturday night in downtown State College that police […]
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Shaq’s Big Chicken Opens in Downtown State College
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A fast-casual restaurant chain founded by Shaquille O’Neal is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its new State College location. After a soft opening in recent days, Big Chicken […]
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$1M in Federal Funding to Support Radio Upgrades for Emergency Personnel Across Centre County
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Centre County will receive $1 million in federal funding to support the replacement and upgrade of emergency radio equipment for first responders throughout the county, the Board of Commissioners announced […]
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State College School Board Approves Final Design, Hears Budget Update for New Park Forest Middle School
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State College Area School District’s planning for a new Park Forest Middle School moved forward on Monday night with board approval of final designs for a project that is now […]
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Fire Damages Philipsburg Area Business
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A Philipsburg area business sustained heavy damage in a fire on Tuesday morning. The Philipsburg Fire Department dispatched at about 8:50 a.m. to Bombshell Salon at 999 Tyrone Pike in […]
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State College Commission Reviews Plans for Centre Hills Country Club Upgrades
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State College Planning Commission last week received an overview of the final land development plan for new pool and racket facilities at Centre Hills Country Club. The plan includes a […]
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Mount Nittany Health Charity Ball to Benefit New Patient Tower
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation’s annual Charity Ball will bring together community members for an evening in support of the new patient tower scheduled to open at the medical center later […]
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Hook: SCASD Should Rein in Tax Increases, Get Voter Buy-In
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According to their budget for 2025-2026, the State College Area School District expects to receive $204 million from local and state sources to educate approximately 7,600 students. That equates to […]