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Accused Ringleader in Centre County Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Case Pleads Guilty
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The man who prosecutors say was the ringleader in a Centre County child sex abuse and human trafficking case will spend decades in prison after entering a guilty plea on Monday morning. Samuel C. Friday, 68, of Taylor Township, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of trafficking of minors, two felony counts of producing child…
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Big Ten Announces Kickoff Time for Penn State at Michigan
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Penn State and Michigan won’t be receiving prime-time treatment this season. The Nittany Lions’ battle against the Wolverines on Oct. 17 will kick off at 3:30 p.m. EDT, the Big Ten announced on Monday afternoon. What was once thought to be a premier matchup between major brands will be played in the afternoon window, with…
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Penn State’s Chase Sowell Expresses Belief in Rocco Becht After Northwestern Loss
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As the final seconds ticked away inside Northwestern’s freshly minted Ryan Field on Friday night, the high expectations that accompanied Penn State into the 2026 season continued to unravel. A humbling 34-13 loss to the Wildcats marked a second straight week of frustration for head coach Matt Campbell’s squad, leaving the Nittany Lions searching for…
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Pa. Is Getting at Least $516M From a Meta Settlement. It Could Spark a Political Fight
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The settlement says the attorney general controls the money, but Pennsylvania’s fiscal code says it should go into the General Fund.
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Pa. Election 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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Pennsylvania has universal no-excuse mail voting. Here’s everything you need to know about the process ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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‘Seeds of Goodwill’: Brownie Bash to Honor Josh Brown With Local Musical Lineup
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Jeff Brown had just moved to Centre County for a radio job when he discovered how much the locals care for one another. If a house burned, they called the station wanting to know where to send donations. They asked what sizes of replacement clothes they could offer, too. The spirit of the place amazed…
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Pumpkin Fest Will Bring Fall Fun to the Arboretum at Penn State
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The Arboretum at Penn State will bring its annual Pumpkin Fest back to University Park this month with two days of jack-o’-lantern displays, live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a pumpkin carving contest. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens in the Arboretum.…
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Mojo Fest Returns to Tussey Mountain With Music, Vintage Vendors and Student Effort
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The Centre Region has plenty of festivities that bring people together, and this spring, Mojo Happy Valley Music Festival added another with a day built around live music. Mojo Fest returned to Tussey Mountain for its fall edition on Saturday with Penn State students helping organize a mix of bands, DJs, vintage vendors and art.…
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Penn State Game 5 Snap Counts at Northwestern and Season Totals
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Penn State’s struggles in Big Ten play continued with a lopsided defeat at Northwestern in the debut of the new Ryan Field on Friday night. The Nittany Lions were gashed for over 400 yards on the ground amid a 34-13 loss, falling to 3-2 this season and remaining winless in conference play. Here’s a look…
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Downtown State College Celebrates 25th Annual Fall Fest
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Community members filled South Allen Street on a picturesque autumn day Saturday for the 25th annual Downtown State College Fall Fest. Hosted by the Downtown State College Improvement District, the event featured free family activities from local nonprofits, a fun house, fall photo station, face painting, custom balloon creations from Nittany Balloons, personalized cartoon drawings…
