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Field surveys for State College Area Connector begin next week

PA News July 1, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Field survey work for the proposed State College Area Connector Project is scheduled to begin the week of July 6, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT said members of the project’s design team will conduct field reconnaissance and collect data along the project’s preferred alternative route. Crews will use ground-penetrating radar and other noninvasive utility-locating equipment to identify septic tanks, drain fields and existing underground utilities that could be affected by construction of the proposed highway ...

Harrisburg leaders miss budget deadline

PA News July 1, 2026

For the fifth year in a row, state leaders have failed to meet the June 30 deadline for finishing an annual budget - a situation that will have little practical effect in the short term but raises the ugly specter of last year’s 135-day impasse. In 2025, even though political leaders spoke in late June and early July of being “close” to a deal, none was reached until November. Billions of dollars in state payments were withheld, counties lost millions of dollars, programs were cut and employees were furloughed. Chances for making the deadline this year ended before 3 p.m. ...

In the region

Local News July 1, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Beavertown BEAVERTOWN — The Beavertown Revitalization Committee invites the public to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America at the Beavertown Borough building and playground on Saturday, July 11. The festivities begin with a patriotic parade on West Walnut Street at 4 p.m. starting at Conestoga Wood Specialties. Children of all ages are invited to participate by riding decorated pedal bikes, wagons, motorized ride-on vehicles, kids’ carts and golf carts. Participants are encouraged to show their community spirit by ...

Centre County man indicted on child sexual abuse material conspiracy charge

PA News July 1, 2026

From staff reports STATE COLLEGE — A Centre County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of conspiracy to produce child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced. Morris W. Reese, 65, was charged in an indictment returned Tuesday. According to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller, Reese is accused of conspiring with others to produce child sexual abuse material between November 2024 and November 2025. The case was investigated by the FBI, Pennsylvania State Police and the Centre County District Attorney’s ...

Police reports

Local News July 1, 2026

Vehicle overturns in Jackson Township BLAIN — A 76-year-old East Waterford man suffered minor injuries as the result of a one-vehicle crash June 25 on Big Spring Road in Jackson Township, Perry County. State police said Martin L. Damm Jr. was traveling east when his Chevrolet Impala crossed into the opposing lane, left the roadway, traveled down an embankment and overturned about 1 1⁄2 times before coming to rest in a field. Damm was transported by ambulance to Holy Spirit Hospital.

Calendar

Local News July 1, 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 ...