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Harris Township Adopts Short-Term Rental Regulations
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Harris Township on Monday became the latest Centre County municipality to approve regulations for homes used for short-term rentals such as Airbnb or Vrbo. The ordinance, approved by the Board […]
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Air Service Alliance Seeks Community Contributions to Fly State College Fund
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The State College Air Service Alliance—a strategic partnership between the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County, Centre County Airport Authority, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and Penn State […]
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Penn State Liberal Arts Building to Remain Closed Through Spring Semester After Structural Issue Caused Damage
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A new Penn State building that was closed in November because of a “localized structural issue” will remain out of service for the spring 2026 semester, the university wrote in […]
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Cloudy Outlook for Solar Power Agreement in Centre County
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A solar power project that once promised Centre County governments millions in savings is now projected to cost them money, deepening a split among local officials over whether to continue negotiations or abandon the deal altogether.
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Celebrates 44th Year
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The 44th annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas will take place Dec. 12–14, bringing a full weekend of holiday events, performances and activities across downtown Bellefonte. The festival begins at 6 p.m. […]
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Winter’s Glow Returns to Penn State Arboretum
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The Arboretum at Penn State will open its annual Winter’s Glow celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering an evening of lights, music and family activities for the community from 4 […]
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Ferguson Township Supervisors Approve Preliminary Plan for Wawa Along North Atherton Street
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Ferguson Township’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Wawa’s preliminary land development plans for a store at the corner of North Atherton Street and West Aaron Drive, though some neighboring […]
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Centre County Man Charged With Possessing, Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
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State police on Tuesday arrested a Centre County man accused of possessing and sharing child pornography. Hunter K. L. Henney, 22, of Walker Township, distributed images and video depicting child […]
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Frank: The Real Reasons Behind This Season’s Football and Structural Failures
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I know that an informed citizenry counts on us newshounds to get to the bottom of things, so to the bottom of things I herewith get. Many of you remain […]
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Penn State Faculty File for Union Election
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Penn State faculty will vote on unionizing in 2026 after filing a petition for an election with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board on Tuesday. The Penn State Faculty Alliance, the […]