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Bellefonte Borough Council Member to Step Down
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A Bellefonte Borough Council member of more than a decade is stepping down at the end of July as he prepares to move out of the area. Council on Monday accepted the resignation of Randy Brachbill effective July 30. Brachbill, who has held a South Ward seat since 2014, said he and his wife, Cathy,…
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Former Penn State Football Captain to Fly With U.S. Navy Blue Angels
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A former Penn State football captain and current staff member will fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels this weekend. Michael Mauti, a legendary leader of the 2012 Nittany Lion team, will ride in the backseat of an F/A-18 Super Hornet on Friday, ahead of the Air Dot Show Central PA at Harrisburg International Airport…
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Fraternity Chapter Reaches Agreement With Penn State to Resolve Hazing Allegations
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A Penn State fraternity chapter and the university have reached an agreement to resolve hazing allegations following a misconduct investigation that began earlier this year. The Zeta Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity agreed to a one-semester suspension, which was served during the spring 2026 semester, and to implement “a comprehensive intervention plan” developed…
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Traffic Stoppages Planned for Beam-Setting at High-Speed Interchange Project
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Drivers should anticipate delays on Tuesday as a contractor sets bridge beams for the high-speed interchange project connecting Interstates 80 and 99 in Centre County, according to PennDOT. Crews will be stopping traffic for up to 15 minutes at a time between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday at the junction of I-99 and Jacksonville…
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Local Choir to Perform on Trip to Italy
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A benefit concert to raise food and funds for Grace Lutheran Church’s food distribution outreach will serve another purpose — the performance will prelude the choir’s trip to sing in Italy.
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CCRRA Collection Brings in Nearly 29 Tons of Household Hazardous Waste
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The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority disposed of more than 57,000 pounds of household hazardous waste during its annual collection event April 24-25. A total of 983 vehicles brought hazardous items to the free drop-off, according to the CCRRA. Residents of 32 Centre County municipalities, along with visitors from surrounding counties, participated in the…
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Commanding the Keys: Bellefonte Woman Has Been Bringing Church’s Pipe Organ to Life for 65 years
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Lifelong Bellefonte resident Virginia McClure has been “on the job” for 65 years at St. John Lutheran, playing the pipe organ that she loves.
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C-NET Executive Director Reflects on 20 Years of Growth, Transparency
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As she prepares to retire after 20 years as C-NET executive director, Cynthia Hahn calls the organization a “small but mighty” operation.
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A State College Restaurateur Plans to Revive a Downtown Diner
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A prolific State College restaurateur is bringing new life to a downtown diner, with a nod to its beloved past. Hitham Hiyajneh plans to open Baby’s Diner in mid-June at 131 S. Garner St., he told StateCollege.com on Friday. The name, of course, is a nod to Baby’s Burgers and Shakes, which called the classic…
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Former Penn State Student Charged With Computer Crimes, Held on $2 Million Bail
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A former Penn State student was charged on Thursday after investigators said he accessed protected university police systems while working as an auxiliary officer. Zuoyu “Eric” Wu, 24, of Benner Township, is detained at the Centre County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2 million bail. The significantly high bail amount typically indicates a perceived flight…