Local News
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Philipsburg Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Injuries After Lengthy Standoff With Police
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A man died of self-inflicted injuries after a nearly 12-hour standoff with law enforcement in Philipsburg, state police confirmed on Thursday. The man barricaded himself inside an apartment on North […]
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Judge Recommends Sale of Troubled Rock Spring Water Company to One of Pa.’s Largest Private Utilities
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Pennsylvania American Water is the suggested buyer for the long-troubled Rock Spring Water Company. Pennsylvania American has been managing the small rural utility in an interim capacity since March 2025.
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People’s Choice Festival Returning to Boalsburg
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And after four years away, the long-running arts celebration is coming home July 9 through July 12.
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CentrePeace Dispels Rumors About Organization’s Future Amid Impending Rockview Prison Closure
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With Rockview state prison closing in March, CentrePeace Executive Director Barbara Squires has heard the rumors that the future of her organization and its work is in doubt. She wants […]
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Shaver’s Creek Maple Harvest Festival Tickets Set to Go on Sale
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PETERSBURG — It may still be winter, but the Sugar Shack at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center is ready to warm up again as the center prepares for the 2026 Maple […]
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State College YMCA AquaLions Win CenKey Swim League Championship
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The State College Area YMCA AquaLions captured the CenKey Swim League title after the 2026 championship competition on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the State College Y, the championships welcomed […]
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Zangari Launches Bid for 171st State House District
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A Mifflin County Democrat has entered the race for the state House seat long held by a Centre County Republican John Zangari on Tuesday announced his campaign for the 171st […]
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New Centre County Nonprofit Aims to Meet Growing Demand for Youth Robotics and STEM Education
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A new nonprofit organization is working to meet the growing demand for youth robotics and other science, technology, engineering and math extracurricular programs in Centre County. CentreSTEM plans to build […]
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Frank: Can Ray Bilger End the GOP’s Winning Streak in the 15th Congressional District?
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If you were going to design a Democrat who stood a chance of breaking the Republican Party’s stranglehold on Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, his resume would look like Ray Bilger’s. […]
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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest Returns for 3rd Year in New Location
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A craft beverage festival is returning to the State College area for its third year with a new location and an expanded variety of offerings. The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest […]