Local News
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Crews Respond to Lab Fire in Penn State Building
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Emergency crews responded on Wednesday morning to a small fire in a chemistry lab inside a building on the Penn State campus. Benkovic Building, formerly the Chemistry Building, was evacuated […]
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High Court Rejects Penn State’s Bid to Keep Trustee Records Hidden From Public, Spotlight PA
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The state’s highest court won’t overturn a ruling by Commonwealth Court that deemed some internal trustee records public and ordered their release.
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Centre County Job Fair Expected to Feature More Than 100 Employers
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Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with more than 100 employers at an upcoming Centre County event. The second annual Centre County Spring Job Fair will be held […]
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Centre County United Way Opens Women United Grant Applications
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Centre County United Way has opened the application period for the Women United Grant program, inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support programs that create lasting, measurable […]
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State College Council Prez Emphasizes Borough Police Policy Not to Participate in Federal Immigration Enforcement
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State College’s Borough Council president on Monday reiterated the longstanding policy of borough police not to participate in Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The remark came after recent ICE activity […]
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Students, Parents Call on SCASD for Equitable Music Instruction at Delta Middle School
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Updated 7:59 p.m. April 7. Nearly 20 students and parents spoke at Monday night’s State College Area School Board meeting to urge the district to provide equitable music education at […]
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SCASD Planning 3.5% Tax Increase in 2026-27 Budget
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State College Area School District is planning a 3.5% tax increase as part of a $221.6 million budget for 2026-27, according to a presentation at Monday night’s school board meeting. […]
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Centre County Library and Historical Museum Names New Executive Director
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Centre County Library and Historical Museum has selected its new executive director. Tina Zins’ appointment began on March 16. She succeeds Denise Sticha, who retired in December after more than […]
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PennTerra Engineering Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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PennTerra Engineering on April 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary, highlighting five decades of shaping land development and economic growth in Centre County Founded in 1976 and employee-owned since 2016, the […]
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Former Penn State Student Charged With Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
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A former Penn State student was arraigned Thursday on child pornography charges following an investigation by local and federal law enforcement. Christopher J. Balta, now 26, of Florida, left behind […]