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Wawa Breaks Ground for State College Area Store
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Wawa’s first store in the immediate State College area is moving closer to reality. Joined by local officials and excited community members, representatives of the Pennsylvania convenience store and gas station chain on Tuesday held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Wawa’s new location at 169 W. Aaron Dr. in Ferguson Township. “We are thrilled to officially…
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Matt Campbell Defends Penn State QB Rocco Becht, Gives Koby Howard Update Amid Bye Week
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During the only media availability of Penn State’s bye week, head coach Matt Campbell met with reporters on Tuesday to discuss the current state of the program as it looks to right the ship amid a four-game losing streak. Campbell affirmed his belief in quarterback Rocco Becht despite outside pressure to make a quarterback switch,…
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Polls Showed Trump Policies Might Chill Mail Voting. But Early Data in Pennsylvania Is Inconclusive
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Democratic mail ballot requests are down from both 2022 and 2024, though it’s impossible to draw clear conclusions about why.
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New Marriott Hotel Celebrates Opening Near State College Regional Airport
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After opening near State College Regional Airport on Sept. 25, the Centre Region’s newest hotel celebrated its arrival on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony . TownePlace Suites by Marriott, located at 118 Donald Drive next to the Nittany Valley Sports Centre, welcomed hotel representatives, local officials and community members for tours of the 96-room property…
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Farm-to-Table Dinner in Millheim to Feature Sustainable Agricultural Leader, Showcase Local Food
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The Penns Valley Conservation Association is partnering with Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks in Millheim to host a Farm-to-Table Dinner showcasing and celebrating the fresh and nutritious foods that local farms can offer. The speaker for the event on Sunday, Oct. 25, is Hannah Kinney Smith, local farmer and leader of Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, a…
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Battista: Perspective and Perseverance for Penn State Football
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This is my appeal to all my fellow Nittany Lion football fans to take a chill pill and put things in perspective before you have a nervous breakdown with regard to this current football season. It’s time to ignore all the social media “critics without credentials” who are calling for Coach Matt Campbell (CMC) to…
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Fellowship of Churches to Hold ‘Light the Night’ Event in Walker Township
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The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches will hold its annual Light the Night event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Walker Township Park. The free family event will feature games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider and more. Kids are invited to dress in non-scary costumes. The Nittany Valley…
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Centre County Elections Office Sees Leadership Change as Midterms Approach
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Centre County’s Office of Elections and Voter Registration has undergone a change in leadership weeks before voters head to the polls for the midterms and with mail voting already underway. Melanie Bailey has left her position as director of the office after a little more than two years in the role. The Board of Commissioners…
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Happy Valley Casino Posted Its Lowest Monthly Revenue to Date in September
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Update 5:46 p.m. Oct. 19, 2026. Happy Valley Casino recorded its lowest monthly gaming revenue to date in September, despite an influx of visitors to the Centre Region that accompanied three Penn State football home games during that time. According to figures released on Monday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the casino at the…
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Pa. Election 2026: A Complete Guide to Who Is on the Ballot, When to Vote, Where to Vote, Casting Mail Ballots and More
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On Nov. 3, Pennsylvanians will vote for governor, state House and Senate and more.
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