Geoff Rushton
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One Dead After Crash in Pine Grove Mills
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An Ohio woman died after a single-vehicle crash on Friday night in Pine Grove Mills, Ferguson Township police said on Monday. The 78-year-old was driving on the 200 block of Water Street at 10:48 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a sharp turn on Pine Grove Mountain, a preliminary investigation found. Her vehicle left the…
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North American Champions Crowned at Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley
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Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley returned for its fourth year on a cloudy and mostly comfortable Sunday, and for the first time the event served as both a Pro Series stop and the North American Championships . Trevor Foley, of Florida, took the men’s title with a time of 3:42:25, while Paula Findlay, of Canada,…
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Coroner’s Office Identifies Woman Killed in State College Crash
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The Centre County Coroner’s Office on Friday released the identity of a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in State College. Raina A. Kassoway, 48, of Boalsburg, was killed in the rollover crash near the intersection of South Allen Street and Westerly Parkway. Kassoway died of blunt force trauma to the head…
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State College Woman Crowned Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America
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A State College woman has been crowned Ms. Pennsylvania Senior America. Tammy Miller won the recognition on Sunday in Harrisburg at what is dubbed “the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the ‘Age of Elegance.’” She will represent the commonwealth at the Ms. Senior America pageant…
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State College Council Mulls Parking Ordinance Changes, Pilot Programs
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State College Borough Council on Monday discussed several potential changes addressing parking violations, a continuing pilot program for meter downtown parking and a new pilot for special event rate parking in neighborhoods. The measures are expected to be up for a vote at council’s June 15 meeting. Council also continued its review of a pilot…
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Parade and Festival Set for State College Pride 2026
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A parade and festival on Saturday will highlight State College Pride’s ever-growing annual celebration of community and inclusion. Hosted by Centre LGBT+, the sixth annual event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the parade starting near State College Area High School on Westerly Parkway for vehicles and South Allen Street and East Foster Avenue…
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World Cup Watch Party to Be Held at East End Social
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The U.S. Men’s National Team will begin World Cup play on Friday night, and community members can celebrate the occasion with a free outdoor watch party in State College. Centre Soccer Association, with support from Centre Region Parks & Rec, is sponsoring the family-friendly event at East End Social, the Downtown State College Improvement District’s…
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Ironman Returns for 4th Year in Happy Valley. What to Know About Road Closures and More
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The Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley returns to Centre County on Sunday, June 14, and for the first time in the event’s four-year history it will serve as the North American Championship and a stop on the global Pro Series circuit. More than 1,700 amateur athletes, along with dozens more in a highly competitive professional…
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Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in State College
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One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in State College, according to borough police. The driver, who police described as a female State College resident and the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at Mount Nittany Medical Center shortly after the crash near the intersection of South Allen Street and Easterly Parkway.…
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With Record Number of Participants, Happy Valley Restaurant Week to Showcase ‘Greatest Hits’
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Happy Valley Restaurant Week is back June 12-21 with a record number of eateries participating in the showcase of Centre County’s culinary delights. The annual event will have 34 participating eateries, the most since it was relaunched in 2021 by marketing professionals Maggie Anderson and Matt Fern, according to organizers. “Greatest Hits” is the theme…