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Man Facing Felony Charges for Hit-and-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Penn State Student in State College
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A Lycoming County man was driving under the influence of marijuana in May when he struck and seriously injured a Penn State student in State College, according to borough police. Noah J. Keister, 19, was charged on Thursday with felony counts of aggravated assault while DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle and leaving the scene of…
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‘Looking at US.’ New Murals in State College Commemorate America’s 250th
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A new public art initiative in downtown State College commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States with works that celebrate the tapestry of American life. “Looking at US: Celebrating America’s 250th” includes 19 large-scale reproductions of portrait works by American artists from the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State’s collection. A partnership between…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center, Union Continue Negotiations as Contract Expires
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Mount Nittany Medical Center and the union representing hundreds of its employees will continue negotiating a new contract after failing to reach an agreement by the expiration of their previous three-year deal on Wednesday. Hospital administration and the negotiating committee for about 950 workers represented by SEIU Healthcare PA have been engaged in talks since…
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Former Director of Ferguson Township Daycare Charged With Child Endangerment
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The former director of a State College area daycare and preschool was charged on Tuesday with child endangerment after witnesses said she aggressively grabbed and dragged children in her care. Ferguson Township police began investigating in January after receiving a report of possible abuse by Sarah E. Yanda-Santana, 54, of York, who served as director…
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Penn State Launches New Apparel as Adidas Era Begins. Take a Look
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Penn State Athletics marked the start of a new era on Wednesday as its 33 years as a Nike school ended and a new 10-year deal with adidas began.
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New Organization Ensures State College’s July 4 Parade Rolls On
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State College’s Fourth of July parade will mark its 99th anniversary on Saturday, thanks to the efforts of a new nonprofit organization. The State College-based, nonpartisan Freedom Rising USA is organizing and hosting the Independence Day parade this year while coordinating with Central PA 4th Fest, which had been responsible for the parade for the…
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Philadelphia Police Identify Teen Suspects Wanted in Murder of Penn State Student
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Philadelphia police on Tuesday identified two teenagers suspected of murdering a Penn State student near his home in the city earlier this month. Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, both 16, are wanted for murder and related offenses in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old William “Billy” Schmidt, Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore wrote on social…
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Central PA 4th Fest Returns with ‘Smaller Footprint’ Centered at Medlar Field
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Central PA 4th Fest will return on Independence Day with a scaled-back celebration centered at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Organizers say they have adapted this year’s event to match available funding and volunteers while preserving the traditions that have defined the festival for 25 years. The annual celebration begins Saturday morning with the Firecracker…
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Man Assaulted EMT, Damaged Ambulance in Centre County, State Police Say
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A 21-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting an emergency medical technician and causing thousands of dollars in damage to an ambulance on Saturday night in Centre County. Mountain Top Fire Company Ambulance Service was transporting Aaron L. Myers, of Clearfield County, to Mount Nittany Medical Center when he became combative, according to an…
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Paterno: Penn State-Nike Relationship Was About More Than Just the Shoes
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Today marks the end of a long partnership between Nike and Penn State. On Monday, Penn State’s athletic social media featured some pictures of Penn State athletes and the swoosh thanking Nike for 33 years. Since the university is expressing its appreciation, it seemed a good time to echo that sentiment, and do so with…