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Rutter’s Advances Plans for 2nd Centre County Store
Planning is moving forward for Rutter's second location in Centre County. The Ferguson Township Planning Commission on Monday recommended conditional approval of the convenience store and gas station chain's preliminary land development for a proposed store at the corner of Blue Course Drive and West College Avenue. The York-based company, which opened its first Centre County location in 2020 near Bellefonte, first revealed plans for a State College-area location in 2022 when it requested a subdivision for a lot in Ferguson Township. A final subdivision plan was approved in October 2023, and Rutter's submitted a preliminary land development plan in December. Plans show...
Plans for 7-Story Mixed-Use Building in Ferguson Township Moving Forward
Two years after they were first submitted, plans for a mixed-use building on West College Avenue in Ferguson Township have taken a step forward. The Ferguson Township Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 5-1 to recommend approval of State College-based developer Highland Holding Group's preliminary land development plan for the proposed seven-story commercial and residential building at 1004 W. College Ave. The project will involve the demolition of the former WTAJ and Nittany Property Management buildings. Located near the intersection of West College Avenue and South Butz Street, the 75-foot-tall, 222,548-square-foot building will have 10,810 square feet ground floor commercial space. The second through...
Spongy Moth Spraying Planned in Two Centre Region Townships
Two Centre Region townships are planning an aerial spray to control the invasive spongy moth. Ferguson and Patton townships will use a low-flying helicopter to spray select areas with BtK insecticide on Sunday, May 19, or Monday, May 20, depending on weather conditions. Ferguson Township wrote in a news release that spraying would occur between 4 and 9 a.m., while Patton Township is planning for it to take place between 4 and 7 a.m. BtK is a naturally occurring bacterium that produces a protein crystal which releases a toxin in the gut of spongy moth caterpillars. According to Purdue University Extension, BtK...
Local military support group planning second remembrance walk at PA Military Museum
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — "A Soldier’s Hands," which is a local military support group, will be hosting its second “Walk to Remember our Fallen" event on the grounds of the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg. The 5K walk will take place on the morning of May...
West Perry falls to Mifflin County 8-5 despite late rally
The Mifflin County Huskies used a five run third inning to erase a 2-0 deficit en route to handing the West Perry softball team its fifth consecutive loss 8-5 May 3 at West Perry dropping the Mustangs’ record to 4-12. After retiring the first six batters she faced starter...
Trey Daugherty, Jake Miller lead James Buchanan by Mifflin County
Trey Daugherty and Jake Miller helped lead the way Monday for James Buchanan in a 7-1 win over Mifflin County. Daugherty had two RBIs, and Miller pitched five innings, allowing four hits and one earned run, to get the win. He also had an RBI. Jimmy Bell also had an...
Blair County woman accused of hiring hitman has bail reduction denied
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Blair County woman who has been accused of hiring a hitman to burn down a house where her estranged wife was staying with family had her request for a bail reduction denied. Heather Ann Dibert, 43, of Duncansville, is facing 32 felony charges and seven misdemeanors for allegedly hiring […]
Juniata County off-ramp to close for construction
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – If you’re traveling along U.S. Route 22 west in the Mifflintown area, you won’t be able to use the Mifflintown/McAlisterville off-ramp beginning next week. PennDOT says the ramp leading to State Route 35 from Route 22 will be closed starting Monday, May...
State College area encouraged to consolidate to improve economy almost 3 decades after failed attempt
Voters in the State College area rejected a proposal to consolidate three of its local governments in 1995. Is there renewed interest nearly three decades later?
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