Biever holds a master of fine arts degree in directing for musical theatre from Penn State, where he is an adjunct lecturer in the School of Theatre.

The lawsuit alleges a now-retired police captain had been aware of a witness report to the department about alleged heavy drinking and domestic violence by the officer who shot and killed Osagie.

The three-term member of the State College Area School Board announced his candidacy for State College mayor on Wednesday.

Yeaple joined the council back in September to serve the remaining term of former Councilman Dan Murphy, who resigned in August.

In a joint statement, Filippelli and Dauler said they chose to run while the borough faces "perhaps the most difficult period" in its history.