Bret Pallotto

Pennsylvania

Courts and Crime Reporter at Centre Daily Times

Courts and crime reporter for the Centre Daily Times.

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Articles

Will State College Regional Airport add jetways? Funding sought for $11M project

2 days ago | centredaily.com | Bret Pallotto

Hoping to secure federal grant funding for an $11 million project to build two new passenger ramps at the State College Regional Airport, the Centre County Airport Authority met last week with the region's member of Congress. U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Howard, was briefed on the project Thursday and discussed federal funding the authority hopes to receive from the $1 trillion infrastructure legislation that passed in 2021.
What's next for Rockview? Concerns about proposed prison closure mount

3 days ago | centredaily.com | Bret Pallotto

This collection of reporting illustrates the complex issues surrounding the proposed closure of Rockview state prison in Benner Township. Articles highlighted the economic concerns, such as the $118 million yearly loss estimated in Centre, Clinton and Clearfield counties, and the potential displacement of 660 employees and their families. Families expressed anxiety about job relocations and quality-of-life changes, as workers face uncertainties despite job transfer guarantees.
What’s next for Rockview? Concerns about proposed prison closure mount

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Bret Pallotto

Stories by Centre Daily Times journalists, with AI summarizationThis collection of reporting illustrates the complex issues surrounding the proposed closure of Rockview state prison in Benner Township. Articles highlighted the economic concerns, such as the $118 million yearly loss estimated in Centre, Clinton and Clearfield counties, and the potential displacement of 660 employees and their families.
Where will Penn State players go in the 2025 NFL Draft? We debated 5 prospects

3 days ago | centredaily.com | Jon Sauber |Josh Moyer |Bret Pallotto

The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here and a handful of Penn State players are expected to hear their names called over the three-day event in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Let's take a look at where we predict the former Nittany Lions will begin their NFL careers. Jon Sauber: New York Giants, Round 1, Pick 3. For a good portion of this draft cycle it seemed like Carter could go higher than this.
Rockview closure decision not expected before May, Shapiro administration says

6 days ago | centredaily.com | Bret Pallotto

Hundreds of families awaiting a decision from Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration about the future of Rockview state prison could have their answer as soon as the middle of next month. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary Laurel R. Harry said Tuesday the earliest the agency anticipates making its decision on the proposed closure of the facility is the week of May 12, the first Monday after the required three-month public comment period.
Missing 46-year-old State College man found dead, police say

6 days ago | centredaily.com | Bret Pallotto

Stephen Shimmel, 46, was last seen in State College on April 13. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the State College Police Department at 814-234-7150. Provided A missing State College man was found dead Thursday, borough police wrote in a press release. The department said there was no evidence of foul play in the death of 46-year-old Stephen Shimmel. He was last seen Sunday evening in State College and was reported missing Monday morning.
Missing 46-year-old State College man found dead, police say

6 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Bret Pallotto

The department said there was no evidence of foul play in the death of 46-year-old Stephen Shimmel. He was last seen Sunday evening in State College and was reported missing Monday morning. Police had initially asked the community for information about his whereabouts, saying they had hoped to locate him and “check on his welfare.” He was last known to be carrying a portable oxygen tank. Police did not detail where Shimmel was found.
State College man reported missing. Borough police ask for help finding him

1 week ago | centredaily.com | Bret Pallotto

A State College man is missing and borough police asked the public Wednesday for help finding him. Stephen Shimmel, 46, was last seen Sunday evening in State College, borough police wrote in a press release. The department said he was reported missing Monday morning. He is listed as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and is described as a heavy-set white man with blue eyes, blonde or gray hair and a long beard. He was last known to be wearing a brown coat and carrying a portable oxygen tank.
State College man reported missing. Borough police ask for help finding him

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Bret Pallotto

A State College man is missing and borough police asked the public Wednesday for help finding him. Stephen Shimmel, 46, was last seen Sunday evening in State College, borough police wrote in a press release. The department said he was reported missing Monday morning. He is listed as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and is described as a heavy-set white man with blue eyes, blonde or gray hair and a long beard. He was last known to be wearing a brown coat and carrying a portable oxygen tank.
Centre County judge refuses to put Penn State trustee on ballot for upcoming election

1 week ago | centredaily.com | Bret Pallotto

A Centre County judge rejected Monday a Penn State trustee's attempt to force his way on the ballot for the upcoming board of trustees election. Alumni-elected trustee Barry Fenchak sought a court-ordered addition to the ballot after a subcommittee of the university's governing board deemed him ineligible in February.