Local News
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Penn State Football Assistant Coach Charged With DUI
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A former Penn State football player and current member of the Nittany Lion coaching staff was charged on Tuesday with driving under the influence of alcohol stemming from an incident in August in downtown State College. Jordan Lucas, an assistant linebackers coach, had a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal driving limit after…
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Accused Leader of Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring Seeks Speedy Trial
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The alleged leader of a cocaine trafficking ring that prosecutors say operated out of two Penn State fraternities is pushing to have his case go to trial by the end of the year. In a motion filed on Sept. 16, attorney Philip Masorti wrote that Agostino S. Abbatiello “intends to fully exercise and insist upon…
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Penn State Rises in U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ Ranking
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Penn State climbed into the top 25 for public schools in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” for 2027 released on Tuesday, but remained much lower on the list for “Best Value Schools.” The university is No. 22 among public colleges, up from No. 26 a year ago, and No. 55 among national…
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Centre County Man Who Admitted to Killing His Wife Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Murder
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A Centre County man pleaded guilty to third-degree murder on Wednesday for the strangulation death of his wife in October 2025. Alan K. Reed, 75, will be sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison after admitting to killing 57-year-old Dawn M. Reed, his wife of more than 30 years, inside their Rush Township home.…
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Centre County Prison Board Hears Renewed Call for Outdoor Recreation
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A Centre County resident renewed calls for outdoor recreation at the Centre County Correctional Facility at the September Prison Board meeting, prompting a sometimes tense discussion between the resident, commissioners and prison officials.
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Penn State Creamery Revives Retired Ice Cream Flavors With ‘Throwback Scoops’ Program
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A retired flavor is returning to the scoop line this week as Berkey Creamery launches a new program aimed at bringing some of its former favorites back to Penn State. The Creamery’s new “Throwback Scoops” program began Monday with the return of Golden Chocolate Pecan, a flavor that was last served in 2017. More retired…
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Centre County United Way to Join Give Like Dolly Day in Support of Imagination Library
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Centre County United Way will join the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library communities around the world on Friday for a global day of giving honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of inspiring children to develop a lifelong love of reading. Give Like Dolly Day will also shine a spotlight on the local partners that make Dolly Parton’s…
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Man Charged After Biting EMS Employee and Resisting Arrest in Beaver Stadium, Police Say
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A man who police say was highly intoxicated is accused of biting an emergency medical services employee and kicking at officers in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Christian A. Swartwood, 19, of Lock Haven, smelled of alcohol and was unable to maintain his balance in section EH during Penn State’s game against Buffalo, according to an…
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Mount Nittany Health Opens Expanded Dermatology Practice
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Mount Nittany Health has expanded its dermatology services with a new, larger location designed to improve access to care. The new dermatology practice opened on Aug. 31 in a 7,296-square-foot facility at 2188 Sandy Drive in Ferguson Township. Mount Nittany Health acquired the property, which was formerly owned by State College Family Medicine, in August…
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Firewood 4 Good Program Helps Keep the Community Warm
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A local church is offering free firewood to those challenged with heating their homes this winter — especially those who need help paying for gas, oil, electricity or wood and pellet bills.