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Breaking Benjamin Heading to Bryce Jordan Center in 2027
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Breaking Benjamin will return to central Pennsylvania early next year for a concert at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. The Pennsylvania-born hard rock band is scheduled to perform Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Starset, P.O.D and Filter will join the lineup as special guests. Tickets go on…
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Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel, Driving Drunk
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Police on Tuesday arrested a man accused of stealing a pickup truck from the parking lot of a State College hotel and driving it under the influence of alcohol. Carlos Gradiz, 18, took the vehicle after picking up keys that a guest had mistakenly left on the front desk at the Super 8 by Wyndham,…
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Pulpit: Local Pastor Emerges as Stand-Up Comedian
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He’s a rarity, that’s for sure. A guy who’s equally at ease while preaching from the Bible in a church or delivering a punch line at a comedy club. That’s right, State College’s Jonathan Weibel is both an ordained pastor and a professional stand-up comedian. Appropriately enough, he jokes about his curious combination of professions. …
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Incumbents Win Reelection in Centre County State House Races
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It was a clean sweep in Tuesday’s midterm election for incumbents seeking reelection to the three state House districts representing Centre County. Democrats Scott Conklin (77th District) and Paul Takac (82nd District) and Republican Kerry Benninghoff (171st District) will each return to the state Capitol for another two years. All three races were called by…
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Nittany Antique Machinery Association Launches Fundraising Campaign to Purchase Its Own Property
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Facing an uncertain future for its longtime leased space at Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, the Nittany Antique Machinery Association has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire its own permanent home and create an affordable community space for other organizations. The association is looking to raise $800,000 to secure a property, saying it “has reached…
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State College Area School District Rebranding Effort Looks to Update Logo, Mascot and Motto
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State College Area School District is considering a proposal that would update the district’s logo, establish a new motto and change the high school and middle school mascot name from “Little Lions” to simply “Lions,” among other rebranding efforts. Maroon and gray would remain as the district’s colors, and the eight elementary school mascots and…
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State College Police Looking for Person Who Fled Traffic Stop at High Speed
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State College police are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who they say fled from a traffic stop at high speed on Friday afternoon. Police observed the person pictured above speeding on South Atherton Street between University Drive and South Allen Street at 3:56 p.m., according to a new release from the department.…
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The Rivet Winter Market Returning to State College with Record Number of Local Vendors
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Nearly 90 local artists, makers and small businesses will set up shop in State College this weekend as The Rivet at Discovery Space hosts its largest Winter Market yet. Holiday shoppers will have two days to browse handmade goods, create personalized gifts and explore family activities this weekend. The seventh annual market will run from…
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Spring Township Road to Be Closed Into Tuesday After Crash Causes Downed Power Lines
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A Spring Township road is expected to be closed into Tuesday after a vehicle crash downed a utility pole and wires on Monday night. According to dispatch reports, a vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on the 100 block of South Harrison Road in Pleasant Gap at about 6:10 p.m. on Monday. The crash caused…
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CATA Proposes Service Changes in Response to Driver Shortage
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority is proposing service reductions it says are needed because of a driver shortage affecting transit systems nationwide. Changes to five bus routes would go into effect on Jan. 11, pending a public hearing Nov. 9 and approval by the CATA Board on Nov. 16, according to a new release on…