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As land developments continue along Benner Pike, questions about its traffic capacity, environmental concerns and more have been raised.

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Hollidaysburg Borough Council on Thursday night denied a petition to rezone the 68-acre Stowell Farm following nearly two hours of testimony from developers who wished to build on the property and from nearby residents who feared that would exacerbate existing flooding problems. The council unanimously voted against the petition, 5-0, as council […]

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Recent talks of developing the former Stowell Farm, an almost 68-acre plot of land located along Bedford Street and Charger Highway in the Gaysport neighborhood, is drawing concerns from residents who fear it will make the area’s flooding problems worse. In a phone call, Jeff Long, who owns Jeff S. Long Construction, said […]

The Altoona Planning Commission this week approved a land development plan for a three-story, six-unit apartment building on the 100 block of Lexington Avenue for tenants whose rents will be subsidized under Section 8 through the Altoona Housing Authority. The Durbin Companies’ $1.06 million project is being paid for in its entirety with money authorized […]

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Centre Hills Country Club Planning New Pool, Court Facilities and more from the State College, PA region

The city Zoning Hearing Board recently granted a special exception to a Logantown resident that will allow him to build a garage on a separately deeded lot next

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about When Employees Own the Company and more from the State College, PA region

Jan 12, 2021 STATE COLLEGE — The Chamber of Business and Industry and the Centre County Industrial Development Corp. announced that longtime president and CEO Vern Squier will retire late this year. The timing of his departure is dependent on search outcomes. Squier will play a key role ensuring a smooth transition. A national search for his replacement is underway. Squier joined the Chamber of Business and Industry in Centre County in 2011, and worked to increase the organization’s capacit...

VERN SQUIER STATE COLLEGE — The Chamber of Business and Industry (CBICC) and the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC) announced that longtime President and CEO, Vern Squier, will be retiring from his position with the organization late this year, time being dependent upon search outcomes. Squier will play a key role ensuring a smooth transition. A national search for his replacement is underway. Squier joined the CBICC in 2011, managing a talented staff to increase the org...