Local News
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Police: Man Made Violent Threats Against Employee at Downtown State College Business
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An Allegheny County man was arrested after making violent threats that made an employee of a downtown State College business fear for her life on Thursday afternoon, according to borough […]
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Sowers Harvest Café: At 10 Years and Counting, What Are the Secrets to Its Success?
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Any new customer at Sowers Harvest Café might feel a certain measure of curiosity. After all, this downtown State College restaurant has somehow attracted a growing clientele while ignoring most […]
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Hockey, Hot Fudge and Heart: Family, Friends Remember the Life of Don Boller
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Don Boller, the community-minded longtime owner of Dairy Queen in State College, built a legacy of kindness that has touched generations.
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System for Determining if Someone Is Mentally Fit for Trial in Pa. Is in Crisis, New Report Finds
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The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report.
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Centre LifeLink EMS Membership Campaign Underway
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The 2026 Centre LifeLink EMS membership campaign is underway. Each fall, Centre Region residents are encouraged to enroll as a Centre LifeLink member, ensuring them that they will have no […]
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. Awards Business Innovation Grants
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Downtown Bellefonte Inc. this week approved funding for four innovation grant proposals submitted by businesses in the borough. The funds are awarded through DBI’s annual grant program, which is designed […]
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New Market and Cafe Planned for Rural Patton Township
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A new market and cafe is in the works to replace a nearby former general store in a rural area of Patton Township. The township’s planning commission on Monday unanimously […]
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Awards Honor Excellence in Centre County Hospitality and Tourism
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The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on Wednesday honored standouts in the Centre County hospitality and tourism industry. The fourth annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards welcomed more than 300 hospitality leaders, […]
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Centre County Sees Highest Municipal Election Voter Turnout in 3 Decades
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Centre County’s voter turnout for Tuesday’s election was its highest for a municipal election in more than 30-years. Among 102,007 registered voters, at least 44,117 cast ballots in the Nov. […]
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New Indoor Golf Facility With Bar and Restaurant to Open in State College Area
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A new indoor golf complex is coming to the Centre Region. The Golf Loft has signed a lease for 12,500 square feet of space in The Plaza at Aspen State […]