State College News

Employees and friends of coatings industry publisher Technology Publishing Co. joined the fight against multiple sclerosis last weekend, biking 150 miles to raise nearly $9,000.

While Boalsburg has seen serious crimes in recent months -- from an armed bank robbery to cemetery vandalism to a burglary and theft at businesses -- State College Police Chief Tom King says crime in the area has actually declined.

State College police are searching for information after a Penn State student suffered head trauma during an altercation at a fraternity house.

Nate Gray, 14, a student at Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School, was selected by his teacher, Turan Balik, to participate in an intensive language camp in August.

After climbing Tussey Ridge to the Jo Hays Vista and passing the turnoffs to Shavers Creek, Whipple Dam and Greenwood Furnace, you drive through rolling farmland until you get to the cluster of brick buildings that define downtown Huntingdon.

The issue arose during a proposal to bring an update of the regional development capacity report to the COG General Forum at its meeting Monday.

They were intrigued when they found out the mounds of gravel, piping and beams resting on the ground would be the foundation for a high-end restaurant and distillery operated by Otto's ownership.

But inning after inning, the Spikes failed to capitalize in a 3-1 loss to Mahoning Valley at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

State Patty's Day burglary suspect Andrew Ronczka, 23, a University of Pittsburgh student from Monaca, pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit burglary and 12 counts of criminal trespass, all felonies.

In this Jan. 26, 2012 file photo, Jay Paterno, son of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, speaks during a memorial service for Joe Paterno in State College, Pa.

In this Jan. 26, 2012 file photo, Jay Paterno, son of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, speaks during a memorial service for Joe Paterno in State College, Pa.

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. A small litter of puppies was found unable to walk and one Centre County animal shelter is working with an animal hospital to help these tiny paws take some major steps.

"It's warm and sticky out there and it looks like there's going to be a couple of showers and thunderstorms that are going to fire up this afternoon," says AccuWeather Meteorologist Paul Walker.

The sixth annual Entrepreneurial Women's Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1, at Celebration Hall, 2280 Commercial Boulevard, State College.

Council voted unanimously to adopt the State College Neighborhood Plan drafted by the borough's planning commission and staff.

The two leading roles in the ongoing drama between a local theater building and the players who used to be in the spotlight is entering another act.

The jury found 26-year-old Joseph David Frey guilty Friday for aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault and one count of recklessly endangering another person.

It's time to stock up on Popsicles and head out to the pool: this week's supposed to be a scorcher.

Very Rev. Father Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R., 77, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died suddenly on Saturday at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown.

Those pictured include: front row: Otis Corl and Merrill F. Poorman. Middle row: Doyle Poorman, Toner Glen Poorman, unknown child, Ellis M. Poorman, John C. Poorman, Merril Williams and Raymond F. Poorman.