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Data center developers push Pa officials to sign secrecy agreements

PA News August 20, 2026

HARRISBURG — When Talen Energy reached out to Anthony Township Supervisor Craig High about rezoning, he was surprised. In his role, he’s occasionally contacted by companies planning to build within the township. But Montour County, where the small rural community is located, is responsible for major zoning decisions, not Anthony. Still, High and the other supervisors were open to hearing more about what Talen planned to do in their district. But once a date was set, Talen gave High and his colleagues another surprise: The company said the supervisors would need to sign a ...

Shapiro sets new rules for data centers

Local News August 19, 2026

From staff reports HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday establishing new requirements for data center development in Pennsylvania, including measures intended to preserve local control and prevent energy and infrastructure costs from being shifted to ...

Ringleader in student-fraternity cocaine trafficking surrenders

Local News August 19, 2026

From staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the leader of a cocaine-trafficking ring involving Penn State University students and two student fraternities surrendered Tuesday morning. Agostino Abbatiello, 24, was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge ...

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Local News August 19, 2026

The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline. Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar. Please be brief and include only basic details. If possible, provide a phone number or email address to be published with contact information. Submit items at least one week ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Local News August 19, 2026

Hello from the Juniata County Dairy Promotion. I’m Sandra Graybill, your Juniata County Alternate Dairy Princess. I live on a 19-acre farm and recently graduated high school. My favorite dairy product is peanut butter ice cream. Summer is in full swing, and so is the heat. So, what ...

Penn State trustees lift ‘gag policy’ on emeriti members

PA News August 19, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Board of Trustees has lifted a “gag policy” on emeriti members that prevented them from freely speaking to the public and the press, a move lawyers for the board’s leadership say should resolve a First Amendment lawsuit brought by Spotlight PA and two other media outlets. However, in a reply brief, lawyers for the newsrooms say the change didn’t fix the underlying problem and argue the “Board’s last-minute amendment to the Bylaws … is a transparent attempt to evade review of the Board’s unconstitutional policy.” Two First Amendment ...