Local News
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The Hideaway Speakeasy Closes in Downtown State College
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A downtown State College bar has closed after a rocky 10 months in business. The Hideaway Electric Speakeasy owner Michael Fullington Jr. wrote in a social media post on Sunday […]
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State College Council Sets Process for Filling Vacancy Following Portney’s Resignation
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State College Borough Council on Monday formally accepted the resignation of one of its members and agreed on a process for selecting his replacement. Josh Portney announced last week that […]
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ClearWater Conservancy, Harris Township Receive More Than $500K in State Funds for Environmental Projects
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A Centre Region municipality and a local nonprofit will receive a combined $518,600 in state grant funding to support three conservation, recreation and outdoor education projects. Harris Township and ClearWater […]
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Patton Township Commission Reviews Early Plan for New Dick’s Sporting Goods Building at the Colonnade
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Patton Township’s Planning Commission on Monday heard an overview of early plans for a new, larger building for one of the initial tenants of the Colonnade, along with other retail […]
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Conklin Announces Reelection Bid for 77th State House District
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State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, confirmed on Monday that he will seek reelection in the 77th District. “At this critical time, experience and seniority are of utmost importance in […]
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Bellefonte Area Company Now Employee-Owned
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The employees of a Bellefonte area company are now its owners. SilcoTek, based in the Benner Township, became employee-owned on Jan. 1 through the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership […]
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Centre County Man Reported Missing Located and Is Safe
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Updated 10:48 a.m. Jan. 12 A Centre County man who was reported missing on Sunday has been found and is safe, according to state police at Rockview. Robert Fohringer, 87, […]
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Kick Up Your Heels: Local Line Dancing Offers Fitness, Friends and Fun
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From Philipsburg to Spring Mills, Centre County offers a wealth of line-dancing events and classes.
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Penn State Names New Fundraising Chief, Creates External Affairs Division
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Penn State on Thursday named a new fundraising and alumni relations executive, and announced the creation of a new Division of External Affairs to be overseen by President Neeli Bendapudi’s […]
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Majority Ownership of Happy Valley Casino Changes Hands
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The Happy Valley Casino has reached what one representative called a “significant milestone” ahead of its anticipated opening this spring. New York-based Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC has become majority owner […]