Local News

No Ceasefire Resolution, but a Heartening Exercise in Civics and Civility

ColumnsMy snap response to the Gaza ceasefire resolution considered by State College Borough Council on Monday night was an eyeroll.  After the requisite litany of “whereas-es,” council would, if the […]

Centre County PAWS Waives Adoption Fees for Holiday Season

CommunityCentre County PAWS is hoping to give more pets a home for the holidays. The nonprofit animal shelter is waiving adoption fees for adult cats and dogs (age 1 and […]

CATA to Make Bus Route Adjustments Amid Driver Shortage

CommunityThe Centre Area Transportation Authority will make several mid-year route adjustments as it deals with the impacts of a nationwide bus driver shortage. Six routes will see changes to frequencies […]

Rep. Glenn Thompson Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Local NewsU.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Centre County congressman said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon. The diagnosis came after what Thompson described […]

Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide, DUI for Crash That Killed Bellefonte Man

Local NewsA Bellefonte-area woman was charged on Tuesday with homicide by vehicle while DUI for an April crash in Spring Township that killed a 76-year-old man. Meghan J. Horner, 31, of […]

Penn State Wrestling’s Shayne Van Ness Out for Season

Local & Penn State SportsPenn State wrestling’s Shayne Van Ness is out for the 2023-24 season because of an undisclosed, lingering injury that will require surgery, head coach Cael Sanderson revealed Tuesday. The Nittany […]