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Traffic Stoppages Planned for Beam-Setting at High-Speed Interchange Project
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Drivers should anticipate delays on Tuesday as a contractor sets bridge beams for the high-speed interchange project connecting Interstates 80 and 99 in Centre County, according to PennDOT. Crews will […]
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Local Choir to Perform on Trip to Italy
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A benefit concert to raise food and funds for Grace Lutheran Church’s food distribution outreach will serve another purpose — the performance will prelude the choir’s trip to sing in Italy.
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CCRRA Collection Brings in Nearly 29 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste
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The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority disposed of more than 57,000 pounds of household hazardous waste during its annual collection event April 24-25. A total of 983 vehicles brought […]
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Commanding the Keys: Bellefonte Woman Has Been Bringing Church’s Pipe Organ to Life for 65 years
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Lifelong Bellefonte resident Virginia McClure has been “on the job” for 65 years at St. John Lutheran, playing the pipe organ that she loves.
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C-NET Executive Director Reflects on 20 Years of Growth, Transparency
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As she prepares to retire after 20 years as C-NET executive director, Cynthia Hahn calls the organization a “small but mighty” operation.
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A State College Restaurateur Plans to Revive a Downtown Diner
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A prolific State College restaurateur is bringing new life to a downtown diner, with a nod to its beloved past. Hitham Hiyajneh plans to open Baby’s Diner in mid-June at […]
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Former Penn State Student Charged With Computer Crimes, Held on $2 Million Bail
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A former Penn State student was charged on Thursday after investigators said he accessed protected university police systems while working as an auxiliary officer. Zuoyu “Eric” Wu, 24, of Benner […]
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Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl in State College
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A Virginia man was arrested Thursday on charges that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in State College in 2022. Lester L. Turner III, now 23, is accused of assaulting […]
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East End Social Transforms Hiester Street Into Downtown State College’s ‘Summer Living Room’
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A stretch of Hiester Street in downtown State College closed this week as crews began transforming the roadway into East End Social, a new seasonal community gathering space designed to […]
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State Police Take Blame for Failing to Notify Lawmakers About Violent Threats, Promise a Better Alert Process
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Police became aware last month of a Lebanon County man making alleged hit lists. Lawmakers only found out this week.