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Missing 70-Year-Old Man Found Dead Near Circleville Park
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A 70-year-old man who was reported missing earlier in the day was found dead Wednesday evening in Patton Township, according to township police. His body was located at about 6:30 p.m. in a wooded area near Circleville Park. No foul play is suspected in his death and there is no threat to the public, Sgt.…
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Pennsylvania Records 5th Measles-Associated Death This Year
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Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday as the U.S. endures its worst year for the disease since 1991. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated. The state did not provide any further information about the person who died. Lancaster County’s coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamantoni,…
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Bill to Let Unaffiliated Voters Participate in Pennsylvania Primaries Passes State House
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The measure likely won’t become law this legislative session, but its House passage represents a key milestone for advocates.
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WPSU Begins a New Chapter With Acquisition by WHYY Complete
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WPSU will continue serving more than 1.5 million people in central and northern Pennsylvania with its acquisition by Philadelphia-area public broadcaster WHYY now officially complete. WHYY finalized the deal to acquire WPSU from Penn State on Wednesday, marking the start of a new chapter for public media in the region a year after the university…
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Matt Campbell Tries to Talk Penn State Fans Off the Ledge
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What would coach Matt Campbell say to the Penn State fans who were upset — and angry, disappointed, devastated, flabbergasted — after the Nittany Lions blew a 17-0 lead to Wisconsin, then lost to the Badgers in the final seconds on Saturday night in Beaver Stadium. On Wednesday, I gave the first-year Penn State head coach…
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Ikenna Ezeogu Remains Confident in Penn State’s Pass Rush
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Through the opening third of the season, Penn State’s pass rush has struggled to produce consistent pressure, leading to questions surrounding a unit that entered the season with high expectations. Despite the lack of backfield finishes being viewed as a team weakness, starting defensive end Ikenna Ezeogu remains steady in his belief that the Nittany…
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Scranton Fire Chief Named Next Centre Region Fire Director
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A veteran emergency services professional will be the next Centre Region fire director. John Judge, a firefighter in Scranton for nearly 25 years and the city’s fire chief for the last six, will officially begin his new role serving the State College area on Nov. 23, Centre Region COG Executive Director Ben Estell said. He…
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Commissioners OK Tax-Exempt Financing Through Hospital Authority for Ongoing Mount Nittany Building Projects
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Mount Nittany Medical Center will use tax-exempt financing through the Centre County Hospital Authority for two building projects following approval by the county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The Hospital Authority will issue a series of notes not to exceed $150 million for Mount Nittany’s nearly completed patient tower at the medical center and a…
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Subu Vedam: It’s Now One Year in ICE Custody
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What is there to say about the case of Subramanyam Vedam at this point? Only this: Subu was released because, after 43 years in prison, a Centre County judge agreed with what he had been saying all along: that he had been wrongfully convicted of murder in 1983 and 1988. He was detained because he…
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Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability Reports
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Penn State may be without a standout cornerback for Friday’s game. Sophomore Daryus Dixson is listed as questionable for the Nittany Lions’ matchup at Northwestern, according to the team’s availability report released Tuesday night. Joining him as questionable are linebacker Cam Smith, cornerback Christian Askew and kicker Cristiano Rosa. Confirmed as out for Penn State…