State College News

Polls have been open since 7 a.m. in Centre County, but as is typical in many primary elections, voter turnout has been low.

A man convicted for a stabbing inside a State College business claims the victim was making fun of him.

The bill from the Jerry Sandusky scandal continues to grow. In the latest figures, just released on Penn State's 'progress' webpage, the university says it's spent an additional million dollars.

Regardless of personal preference, Candace Dannaker, presiding officer of the Centre County League of Women Voters hopes residents do not dismiss the importance of a primary election.

Locally, there are races for magisterial district judge seats in the western Centre Region, in State College Borough and in the region encompassing the Bellefonte area and the Unionville/Milesburg/Howard section of the Bald Eagle Valley.

Developer Jack Kay had previously told council construction of the Fraser Centre could break ground in November and wrap up within two years if officials would sign off on modifications to the 250,000-square-foot project on Beaver Avenue and Fraser Street.

State College, Penn State and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace.

The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art and Harrison's Wine Grill are holding a fundraiser to benefit Penn State's art museum.

The State College Police Department is investigating an act of debit card fraud that took place Thursday, according to a release issued Monday afternoon.

Friday went down as one of the biggest days ever in aeromodeling history. Thousands of pilots and spectators united their passion for aviation to make Joe Nall 2013 one to remember.

It's not just the nice weather that brought bikers out. Friday was designated Ride Your Bike to Work Day in State College, part of the larger national Bike to Work Week.

Those who drive on North Atherton Street for some part of their daily travels, take notice: Starting Monday, your commute to Penn State or trip to the grocery store might be a little longer.

This recipe is provided by Melanie Phillips, of Village Eatinghouse Marketplace and Cafe, 105 S. Main St, Pleasant Gap.

Morgen Hummel holds a photo of her son, Adam Hartswick, while sitting in his bedroom Thursday in her Ferguson Township home.

The university closed the cafeteria-style eatery earlier this month, and Penn State officials have been in talks with the not-yet-announced national chain to sign a contract, said Dave Gingher, the university's director of retail campus dining.

From the rotation to each side of the bullpen, the Phillies pitching staff is in flux right now.

Perry Wellington Realty is a full service real estate brokerage based in Hollidaysburg with offices around the region.

East Stroudsburg University's union faculty members were notified this week of potential layoffs in the 2013-14 academic year.

Police in central Pennsylvania are investigating the daring Wednesday morning theft of 13 rare snakes valued at over $30,000. The serpents lived in a mobile home adjacent to their owner's house in Julian, a small town near State College.

A 28-year-old Harrisburg man entered a guilty plea Thursday and was sentenced to 4-8 years in state prison and restitution to his victims for stealing two vehicles and hitting a police cruiser.