Jon Eich News Today

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Former Centre County Commissioner Jon Eich Remembered for Devotion to Public Service and more from the State College, PA region

At 13 years old, Penn State student Josh Portney became involved in the politics of his hometown, Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania, sparking an interest in local government that carried over

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Final Plans Moving Forward for New Apartment Building on Days Inn Site in State College and more from the State College, PA region

Demolition of the Days Inn building and construction of the new apartment complex are tentatively expected to begin in June.

Minnesota aims to have its simpler, more streamlined benefits application portal available statewide by the end of the year. The site’s deeper focus on user experience marks a growing trend for the state.

A local developer has submitted a preliminary plan for a new residential and commercial building on South Atherton Street in State College, but borough staff intend to deny the plan as drafted based on zoning requirements. Planning Director Ed LeClear said he expects attorneys for the borough and developer to eventually reach an agreement to resolve the issues, but that will have to come after an appeal of the denial. Borough staff don’t have the authority to approve the plan as it stands, he...