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Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

Geoff Rushton is managing editor for StateCollege.com. Contact him at [email protected] or find him on Twitter at @geoffrushton.

News

New Proposal Looks To Create Summer Pedestrian Plaza On Allen Street

By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

10/15/19 10:23 am

If approved, the project would be in place from May 11 to July 5.

Penn State

Penn State Police Officer Placed On Leave After ‘Unintentional Firearm Discharge’

By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

9/15/19 12:49 pm

The officer involved was off-duty when the incident occurred at about 7 p.m. Saturday in Patton Township.

News

Former Beta Theta Pi House Manager Sentenced To Probation

By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

8/21/19 2:55 pm

Former Beta Theta Pi house manager Braxton Becker was sentenced to two years probation, a $5,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service.

News

Lawsuits Allege Former Seminarian, PSU Shenango Professor Sexually Abused Boys While Assigned to State College Church

By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

8/13/19 8:06 pm

Lawsuits filed by attorney Richard Serbin allege that former Penn State Shenango professor Leonard Riforgiato repeatedly sexually abused two boys while assigned to Our Lady of Victory Church in State College.

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Penn State Police K-9 Handler Placed On Leave Following Animal Abuse Allegation

By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

8/13/19 4:08 pm

The report including the animal abuse allegations was received in July and turned over to the Pennsylvania State Police for investigation.

News

Plans For Replacement Of Penn State’s Henning Building Move Forward

By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com)

8/8/19 5:19 pm

The 62,000 square foot building and infrastructure have reached the end of their useful lives, are no longer able to support the growing needs of the departments, and will be demolished.