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$11M available for EV charging stations in central Pennsylvania

September 8, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Local counties are among more than two dozen counties eligible for a new round of federal funding aimed at expanding public electric vehicle charging stations in central Pennsylvania. The state announced Monday that $11 million will be made available for projects in the central region through the Community Charging phase of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2027. The central region includes Mifflin, Juniata, Centre, Huntingdon, Snyder and Perry counties, among others. Local transportation planning agencies will identify areas to prioritize for investment, but…

Philips to expand Reedsville plant, add more than 100 jobs

REEDSVILLE — Philips plans to expand its ultrasound manufacturing operation in Reedsville, creating 101 jobs over the next three years…

Carlisle couple indicted on federal election charges

HARRISBURG — A Carlisle husband and wife have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from allegations…

16 downtown State College properties receive façade grants

STATE COLLEGE — Sixteen downtown State College businesses and properties will receive funding for façade improvements through a state-supported grant…

PHEAA offers free financial aid webinars

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will offer two free financial aid webinars in September for college-bound students…

Woman arrested on warrant; police report drugs found

Woman arrested on warrant; police report drugs found LEWISTOWN — A woman was taken into custody on an active warrant…

Local Sports

Smith wins 75th annual Labor Day Classic

PORT ROYAL – Ryan Smith took the lead back from Justin Whittall with four…

HARRISBURG – Infielder Javier Rivas became the fifth Curve hitter to reach ten homers this season…

Rivas homers as Curve beat Senators

Labor Day Classic

Big Valley Invitational tests Huskies, Indians and reveals young talent

Penn State

Nittany Lions prepare for Temple on the gridiron

PHILADELPHIA – No. 18/17 Penn State meets Temple for its first road contest of the 2026 campaign. Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN2 from Lincoln Financial Field. SERIES HISTORY: Penn State meets Temple for the 46th time in program history. The Nittany Lions hold a 40-4-1 advantage in the series against their sixth-most…

Following are the highlights of Penn State’s Tuesday press conference with head coach Matt Campbell, defensive…

PSU knows Temple has date circled

Becht lassos 4 TDs as Penn State drubs Marshall 45-0

Campbell grateful to ‘soak it all in’

Obituaries

David Lee Goss

David Lee Goss, age 57, of Hampton, Va., passed away at his home on…

Carol Ann Troutman

Karen L. Goss

Joseph “Tuffy” Sheaffer, 87, of Lewistown passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 at his home. Arrangements…

Joseph ‘Tuffy’ Sheaffer

What's your "must have" fair food?

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Editorials

Tradition doesn’t mean standing still

If the people who celebrated the first Goose Day could see what we are doing with it now, we have to wonder what they would think. There are goose-themed foods, goose shirts, goose ornaments, a road rally, a 5K and hundreds of drones forming geese in the sky. This year, we're adding a “Red,…

School is back in session — slow down and pay attention

Growth begins where our comfort zone ends

The US talked itself into failure

Lifestyles

Zachary Smith to perform at St. Mark's First Sunday

LEWISTOWN — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Lewistown has announced its First Sunday schedule for the remainder of 2026. Scheduled events provide an opportunity for the community to experience quality entertainment of various genres at no charge. This is a monthly event for the community to enjoy a concert or lecture. The event is…

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