Local News
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Melissa Smith: Mapping Happy Valley
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Illustrator Melissa Smith loves “bringing light into all these little corners and places” in Centre County.
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College Township Planning Municipal Building Renovations
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College Township is moving forward with planning for renovations to its 30-year-old municipal building. Township Council on Thursday authorized staff to complete negotiations with Kimmel Architecture to perform architectural and […]
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Arboretum at Penn State Invites Pa. Artists to Submit Proposals for New Outdoor Exhibition
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The Arboretum at Penn State is inviting Pennsylvania-based artists to submit proposals to be included in a new outdoor art exhibition that will celebrate the history, ecology and artistry of Pennsylvania’s forests. The Penn’s Woods Outdoor Art Exhibition will feature […]
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Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Incident That Temporarily Closed State College Regional Airport, Police Say
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A Michigan man was arrested after he damaged property and injured an officer in an incident that caused the closure of State College Regional Airport early Sunday morning, according to […]
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Centre County Public Defender Admitted to Bar of U.S. Supreme Court
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A Centre County public defender has earned a prestigious professional distinction. First Assistant Public Defender Lora Rupert was admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court in November, an […]
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New Café to Open in Pleasant Gap
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A new coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch is set to open soon in Pleasant Gap. Owner Dustin McCartin said he hopes to open Warren’s Kitchen in mid-February, pending permit […]
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State College Police Misreporting of Rapes ‘Didn’t Make Any Difference’ to How Cases Were Handled, Oversight Board Says
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The civilian board told State College elected officials that it “investigated the anomaly.” However, when questioned about the specifics of the board’s review, the chair said, “Investigation might be too strong a word.”
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Shapiro Pick for Board of Pardons Vacancy Opposed by Clemency Advocates
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John S. O’Brien II served as an expert witness in the Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases.
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Women Rise to Lead Bellefonte Police
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Lisa Larkin became the department’s first female detective, while Macy Neideigh — the first woman ever hired by the department — was promoted to sergeant.
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Phase 2 of Calder Way Project Set to Begin in Downtown State College
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The second phase of a multi-year project to replace utility infrastructure and create a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly space on Calder Way in downtown State College is ready to get […]