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Penn State Student Groups Hosting Events for Oct. 7 Anniversary
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Penn State Hillel and Penn State Students for Justice in Palestine are holding separate events this week in observance of the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks in Israel. The groups have scheduled events throughout the week, including a protest, film screening and vigil led by Students for Justice in Palestine and…
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Bellefonte Teachers and Staff Union Still Headed Toward Strike After Latest Round of Negotiations
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Updated 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Bellefonte Area School District officials and the union representing 230 teachers and staff concluded their latest round of negotiations on Monday without a new contract agreement, a week before a strike is scheduled to begin. “Despite attempts to make progress toward an agreement, no agreements were reached,” the Bellefonte Area…
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100 Years for State High’s Band: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
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Since its inauguration in October of 1937 as the State College High School football field, Memorial Field has produced some remarkable memories. It has showcased the shining talents of six Little Lions who later played in the NFL: Ron Dickerson, Larry Johnson, Jonathan Stupar, Nathan Stupar, Jordan Norwood and the recently-deceased Matt Suhey. And the…
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Charlotte Flights Begin at State College Regional Airport
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The inaugural American Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to State College Regional Airport touched down Monday afternoon, receiving a ceremonial water cannon welcome as it arrived in Centre County.
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Finalists Revealed for 2026 Centre County Business Awards
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The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County on Monday announced the finalists in six categories to be honored at the 2026 Centre County Business Awards. Winners will be revealed at the CBICC’s annual awards reception on Oct. 21 at The Nittany Lion Inn. Tickets for the event can be purchased at cbicc.org/awards. The…
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Accused Ringleader in Centre County Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Case Pleads Guilty
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Updated 2:58 p.m. Oct. 5, 2026. The man who prosecutors say was the ringleader in a Centre County child sex abuse and human trafficking case will be sentenced to decades in prison after entering a guilty plea on Monday morning. Samuel C. Friday, 68, of Taylor Township, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of trafficking…
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‘Seeds of Goodwill’: Brownie Bash to Honor Josh Brown With Local Musical Lineup
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Jeff Brown had just moved to Centre County for a radio job when he discovered how much the locals care for one another. If a house burned, they called the station wanting to know where to send donations. They asked what sizes of replacement clothes they could offer, too. The spirit of the place amazed…
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Pumpkin Fest Will Bring Fall Fun to the Arboretum at Penn State
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The Arboretum at Penn State will bring its annual Pumpkin Fest back to University Park this month with two days of jack-o’-lantern displays, live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a pumpkin carving contest. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum.…
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Mojo Fest Returns to Tussey Mountain With Music, Vintage Vendors and Student Effort
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The Centre Region has plenty of festivities that bring people together, and this spring, Mojo Happy Valley Music Festival added another with a day built around live music. Mojo Fest returned to Tussey Mountain for its fall edition on Saturday with Penn State students helping organize a mix of bands, DJs, vintage vendors and art.…
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Downtown State College Celebrates 25th Annual Fall Fest
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Community members filled South Allen Street on a picturesque autumn day Saturday for the 25th annual Downtown State College Fall Fest. Hosted by the Downtown State College Improvement District, the event featured free family activities from local nonprofits, a fun house, fall photo station, face painting, custom balloon creations from Nittany Balloons, personalized cartoon drawings…