Local News
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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 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 Blair…
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Panels, Community Workshops Planned at Penn State for Media Literacy Week
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Penn State will celebrate the 12th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week Oct. 26-30 with journalist panels, workshops and campus events that are open to the public. The week kicks off Oct. 26 with three panels of professional and Penn State student journalists from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bellisario Media Center on the…
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Haunts, Hayrides & Hockey: What’s Happening in Happy Valley This Weekend
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The last of the fall fest weekends, Penn State hockey and soccer, haunted mazes and a full slate of Halloween fun fill Happy Valley from Friday, Oct. 23 through Halloween weekend. Trick-or-treat night across most of the State College area is Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bellefonte and other areas will hold…
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‘Bizarre Bazaar’ Halloween Market Returns With More Than 80 Local Makers
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Now in its third year, the open-air market brings together more than 80 local makers and artists for a day of shopping live music, food and drink.
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CBICC Awards Honor Local Businesses and Leaders. Here Are the Winners
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The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County on Wednesday honored businesses, nonprofits and individuals for their outstanding efforts and contributions to the local community. Winners of the six Centre County Business Awards for 2026 were announced during a ceremony at the Nittany Lion Inn. “What makes Centre County special isn’t any one business…
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A Bill Funding Pa. Child Advocacy Centers by Fining Sex Offenders Passes With Bipartisan Support
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Pennsylvania’s child advocacy centers work to make the criminal justice system less traumatic for children. They’ve long struggled with funding.
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Parade Celebrates State College Homecoming
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State College Area High School celebrated homecoming week with its annual parade on Thursday evening.
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Jersey Mike’s Bellefonte Location Set to Open
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Jersey Mike’s Subs is ready to open as one of the first new businesses at the former Rite Aid building in Bellefonte. The sandwich shop will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Suite 104 at 821 E. Bishop St., said Samantha Rannie, regional vice president of operations for franchisee Happy in the Valley…
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Driver Accused of Striking Pedestrian in Downtown State College
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Police on Tuesday charged a Penn State student accused of striking a pedestrian with his vehicle and then leaving the scene last month in downtown State College. Lance E. Midboe, 20, is charged with a misdemeanor count of accidents involving personal injury and summary offenses of failing to stop and provide information or render aid…
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State College Area Elementary School to Reopen Friday After Water Main Break Caused Early Dismissal
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Classes will be back in session for a State College elementary school on Friday after an early dismissal on Thursday because of a water main break. Easterly Parkway Elementary students were dismissed at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday because there was no water in the bathrooms and toilets could not be flushed due to the break,…