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Nittany Antique Machinery Association Launches Fundraising Campaign to Purchase Its Own Property
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Facing an uncertain future for its longtime leased space at Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, the Nittany Antique Machinery Association has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire its own permanent home and create an affordable community space for other organizations. The association is looking to raise $800,000 to secure a property, saying it “has reached…
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State College Area School District Rebranding Effort Looks to Update Logo, Mascot and Motto
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State College Area School District is considering a proposal that would update the district’s logo, establish a new motto and change the high school and middle school mascot name from “Little Lions” to simply “Lions,” among other rebranding efforts. Maroon and gray would remain as the district’s colors, and the eight elementary school mascots and…
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State College Police Looking for Person Who Fled Traffic Stop at High Speed
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State College police are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who they say fled from a traffic stop at high speed on Friday afternoon. Police observed the person pictured above speeding on South Atherton Street between University Drive and South Allen Street at 3:56 p.m., according to a new release from the department.…
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The Rivet Winter Market Returning to State College with Record Number of Local Vendors
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Nearly 90 local artists, makers and small businesses will set up shop in State College this weekend as The Rivet at Discovery Space hosts its largest Winter Market yet. Holiday shoppers will have two days to browse handmade goods, create personalized gifts and explore family activities this weekend. The seventh annual market will run from…
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Spring Township Road to Be Closed Into Tuesday After Crash Causes Downed Power Lines
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A Spring Township road is expected to be closed into Tuesday after a vehicle crash downed a utility pole and wires on Monday night. According to dispatch reports, a vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on the 100 block of South Harrison Road in Pleasant Gap at about 6:10 p.m. on Monday. The crash caused…
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CATA Proposes Service Changes in Response to Driver Shortage
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority is proposing service reductions it says are needed because of a driver shortage affecting transit systems nationwide. Changes to five bus routes would go into effect on Jan. 11, pending a public hearing Nov. 9 and approval by the CATA Board on Nov. 16, according to a new release on…
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White Stepping Down From Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors
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Updated 6:31 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. A Ferguson Township supervisor is leaving the five-member governing board as he prepares to move out of the area. Trevor White’s final day as an at-large supervisor will be Tuesday, according to his letter of resignation included in the agenda for Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The…
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Stacy Garrity Brings Gubernatorial Campaign to Penn State
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Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity made a campaign stop at Penn State Berkey Creamery on Sunday as she prepares for Tuesday’s election. The event, hosted by Penn State College Republicans, aimed to share her vision for Pennsylvania with young voters. She was joined by lieutenant governor candidate Jason Richey and Pennsylvania House candidates Kirsten…
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Melting Pot of Music: How the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra Uses Music to Connect Us
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Founded in 1990, central Pennsylvania’s first all-professional chamber orchestra has stood the test of time thanks to the community.
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Wynton Marsalis’ Final Tour With Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Stop at Penn State
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Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis will bring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Penn State next week for a performance as part of his final season leading the renowned ensemble. The orchestra will perform “Marsalis’ Swinging Cities” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Eisenhower Auditorium as part of a national tour celebrating the global influence…