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Huntingdon borough residents concerned over student housing
A packed house at Tuesday night's Huntingdon borough council meeting. The main issue--the influx of student housing spilling over from Juniata College. Sarah Worley, organized petition, says, “Of the three local college towns, State College, Altoona, and Huntingdon, Huntingdon is the only one that has no ordinances in place that ...
Police: Centre County man kidnapped, beat, and tortured woman for days
A quiet back road in Boggs Township, Centre County is home to a house of horrors. It’s the place where police say a woman was held hostage, beaten, and tortured for days. Investigators say 35-year-old Justin Hinds held his ex-girlfriend at the home and refused to let her leave. ...
New funding help for Colyer Lake
In Senate Bill One, the $2.5 billion increase in transportation funding proposal, there's also provisionS for new revenue for the Fish and Boat commission…and is specifically points the revenue to repairing dams and spillways at state lakes. That’s the situation that’s lowered the water level at Colyer Lake- the commission ...
State College neighborhood plan enters final phase
Dozens packing into the Catholic Student Center in State College Tuesday evening for the last community meeting on the planning commission's neighborhood plan. Now, it’s onto the final phase of getting the plan in place Megan Tuttle, State College planning commission, says, "We'll start looking at what are strategies, best ...
Handcuffed man steals police car sparking chase
It began on Lloyd Street in Nanty Glo Saturday night. Police arrested Anthony Fox, 26, for drugs. Somehow, Fox managed, to get his handcuffed hands to the front of his body and steal an Ebensburg State Police car. That's when a high speed chase began. Dana Sherman said, “'That kind ...
Straight Talk event helps prevent child sex abuse
It's a topic many parents dread talking to their kids about--sex. But Tuesday night's Straight Talk lecture, held at Mount Nittany Middle School, offered a safe space to open up the conversation. The message? The more kids know about their own bodies, the better. Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, author, "The Sex-Wise ...
Huntingdon County community bouncing back after historical tourist attraction shuts down
The East Broad Top railroad is a historical landmark in Huntingdon County. It drew crowds of tourists to the Rockhill Furnace area each and every summer. But last year, the railroad closed down. Valerie Robbins-Rice, Rockhill Trolley volunteer, says, “We were scared and sad and still sad, and we started ...
Trash to Treasure raises thousands for Centre County United Way
Penn State's Beaver Stadium welcoming a different kind of crowd this Saturday. Thousands of bargain hunters up bright and early to grab the best deals and steals at the annual trash to treasure sale. All of the items are donated from Penn State students who leave for the summer. Kenyan ...
Mount Union community working to improve hometown
The Mount Union community spending their Thursday evening coming up with a plan--a plan to make their hometown a better place to live. Jeremy Crouse, event organizer, says, “We want to revitalize our town. That’s our main focus. We figured with this strategic plan, it would give us a roadmap ...
State College Area High School project moves to next phase
The State College Area School District wrapping up its series of community conversations at Corl Street Elementary Tuesday evening. They've held ten different meetings--getting feedback on six proposed concepts for the multi-million dollar high school project. And now, some big decisions will be made. Penni Fishbaine, school board president, says, ...
Birthplace of Memorial Day kicks off holiday weekend
Boalsburg is bursting with excitement for the kickoff of Memorial Day weekend--a national holiday that began right here in this small Centre County community 149 years ago. Nate Frey, Boalsburg fire company, says, "This is where it all started, so we have a day in town, a memorial, a parade, ...
Vigil held for 15-year-old killed in ATV crash
A community coming together Thursday night at Northern Bedford High School to remember Kaleb Rightenour. A candle light vigil was held in his honor as family and friends said their last goodbyes to this well-loved 15-year-old. Amanda Snyder says, "He had a true impact on all of us. He always ...
Local volunteers heading to Oklahoma to help tornado victims
It's a busy day at the Red Cross Centre Communities Chapter in State College. Local volunteers getting prepared physically, mentally and emotionally to be on-the-ground aid for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. Romayne Naylor, Red Cross, Centre Communities Chapter, says “It will be very short, probably within the next 24 ...
Church community moves forward after vandalism
As church goers headed out of Sunday service at Park Forest Baptist Church, one question still hanging heavy in the hearts of many. Paul DeCusati, church member, says, "What would cause them to feel anger like that? To reach out and do such an act on the church?" That act ...
Spa owners accused in prostitution ring
A Blair County spa is at the center of a prostitution investigation. State Police charged 58-year-old Sun Yun and 45-year-old Tae Lee with running a prostitution ring at the Garden Health Spa in Duncansville. Police made similar arrests at the spa back in 2001. A sign on ...
Sci-fi Valley Con draws thousands to Altoona
Super heroes, super villains, and everything in between. This creative crew is taking over the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. Kenny McKernan, Tyrone, says, "We're just nerds like that. Being a nerd is something fun. This is where you get to co-exist with other nerds and have fun." It's all a ...
Redistricting cuts Ferguson Twp into thirds
Voters in Ferguson Township will have very different ballots beginning next year. The state's new redistricting plan is cutting the township into thirds. That means three different state representatives will cover three different sections of the same township. Raffi Sahul, Ferguson Township, says, "I understand redistricting process, but I don't ...
250,000 books sold to benefit young women's education in Centre County
It's a book worm's paradise. 250,000 reads up for grabs at the Penn State Ag Arena. It's part of the four-day sale held by the American Association of University Women. Tuesday marking the last day of the event and over 7,000 people have made their way through the doors since ...
Nittany Greyhounds still fighting to remain open
Dozens showing up to a fundraiser Sunday to support Nittany Greyhounds--a nonprofit greyhound rescue and kennel in Half Moon Township. But not everyone is as eager to help the cause. Ellen Aschenbrenner, Nittany Greyhounds, says “There’s some contention amongst some neighbors about having a kennel in the township. We've done ...
Mother's Day 5K support homeless moms in Centre County
About one hundred people pounding the pavement in Boalsburg Saturday for the Bridge of Hope 5k Walk and Run to support homeless mothers in Centre County. Kelly Swisher, Bridge of Hope Centre County, says, “People don't think of homelessness in Centre County, but there is. These are moms who are ...
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