Local News
-
Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s to Open in Penn State Business Building
—
by
Two national chains will offer new dining options in a busy Penn State academic building. Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s will open this fall in the café space of the Business Building near the corner of East Park Avenue and Shortlidge Road on the University Park campus, Penn State announced on Monday. “From the start, we…
-
How Continuing Education at Penn State Equips Today’s Workers With Skills They Need Now
—
by
The needs may be different, and the format may have shifted since its launch in 1967, but at its core, Penn State Continuing Education continues to do what it has always done: equip Pennsylvanians to work in the industries that are most in demand today.
-
Ferguson Township Police Make 21 Stops During Strategic Traffic Enforcement on Blue Course Drive
—
by
Ferguson Township police made 21 vehicle stops and issued “numerous” citations during a strategic traffic enforcement on Friday, according to a department news release. The enforcement, conducted on Blue Course Drive as part of the Centre County Traffic Safety Grant, stopped motorists for speeding and aggressive driving violations. Following the detail, Ferguson Township police joined…
-
Alleged Penn State Frat Drug Ring Leader’s Brother Charged After Being Found With Cocaine on Boat in Centre County, Authorities Say
—
by
The brother of the alleged leader of a cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State fraternities is facing misdemeanor drug charges of his own after an incident at Bald Eagle State Park. Sebastiano M. Abbatiello, 20, of New York, was found in possession of 2 grams of cocaine on July 10 when the…
-
3 Downtown State College Streets Set to Become One-Way for Pilot Program
—
by
Three downtown State College streets will be converted to one-way starting next week in a pilot program aimed at increasing parking spaces and loading zones. Beginning Aug. 31, Hiester Street will be one-way northbound (toward East College Avenue), Sowers Street one-way southbound (toward East Beaver Avenue) and Hetzel Street one-way northbound. By eliminating one lane…
-
Growing Wisely: How the Centre County Farmland Trust Helps Protect Open Spaces and Preserve Local Agriculture
—
by
The Centre County Farmland Trust explains how conservation easements, zoning and community involvement can shape smarter growth.
-
Alleged Dealer in Penn State Frat Cocaine Ring Waives Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty
—
by
One man accused of being a primary dealer in the alleged cocaine trafficking ring that operated out of two Penn State fraternities has waived his formal arraignment and intends to plead not guilty, according to a court document filed on Thursday. Lars R. Zeepvat, 24, of New Jersey, had already waived his preliminary hearing —…
-
Centre County Prison Board Honors Retiring Warden
—
by
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Prison Board honored Warden Glenn Irwin during its Aug. 13 meeting as the longtime corrections professional attended his final Board of Inspectors meeting before retirement after nearly 40 years in the field. Irwin thanked the board for entrusting him with leading…
-
Letters: ‘Convenience Gambling’ at Pa. Mini-Casinos Becoming Obsolete; GT’s Empty Agricultural Promises, Failure to Support Healthcare
—
by
Despite significant increases in July tourist traffic to the State College area due to Arts Festival and the People’s Choice Festival, as well as further additional tourist traffic to the area due to hosting the State Games of America, Happy Valley Casino’s reported July gambling revenues were essentially flat with its already low levels from June. This suggests further declines in the casino’s revenue…
-
Penn State Fraternity Sues Landlord After Being Locked Out of House
—
by
A lawsuit filed on Thursday says members of a Penn State fraternity were left scrambling for a place to live just before the start of the fall semester after they were locked out of their State College house on move-in day. The Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Delta alleges property manager Greek Housing Services and…