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Former Gregg Township secretary Pamela Hackenburg was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for stealing almost $533,000 in public funds.

Pamela Hackenburg pleaded guilty to three felonies in Centre County court after stealing almost $533,000 from Gregg Township, PA.

The Pennsylvania House advanced a bill that would let municipalities raise higher emergency service taxes, a move advocates say is critical.

The Pennsylvania township wants to block access to bond claim details as it tries to recover $533,000 in allegedly stolen public funds.

State College voters will choose from six school board candidates in the fall — four registered Democrats and two registered Republicans.

Seven candidates, including two incumbents, are cross-filed in the primary race for State College school board.

Pennsylvania and federal open records laws don’t require elected officials to release their work calendars to the public.

In 2006, Pennsylvania transferred 135 acres of land for $1 to start a business park in Centre County. Almost 20 years later, Amazon is moving in.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposes a $10 million increase to the fund that supports financially distressed local governments as federal American Rescue Plan Act money drops off.

The nomination petition period opens Feb. 18 for the May 20 election. Judicial positions, school board seats, and municipal board members are on the ballot.