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There are stories that news organizations cover because you need to know the information. There are others we cover because we think you will want to know about it. Then there are the ones that seem like one but are really the other. Take alligators. People love alligator stories. You

Replacement of the historic Salina Bridge that connects Bell and Kiski townships will cost $33 million. The apparent low bidder for the project was Mekis Construction Corp. based in Fenelton, according to PennDOT. Project manager Troy Pritts said he expects construction to start by spring. The price tag includes additional

The state Department of Transportation has said exploratory core borings are needed to confirm the feasibility of construction at proposed locations, proceed with further slope designs and understand geology beneath the future roadway. The DOT has suggested core borings on property within and adjacent to its preferred route for the Parsons-to-Davis section would minimize impacts. But that path has drawn heavy opposition from environmental groups and many local business owners and residents who w...

Generations of Somerset County residents have told tales of seven devils, a hidden treasure secreted away in the hills of Jenner Township and one man’s attempts to claim the riches

Centre County has an abundance of natural trails all located close to State College.

Theresa Jeroski and her husband were kayaking in the Kiski River Saturday afternoon when others alerted them to a possible gator in the water.

Another alligator sighting has been reported on a local river.

The recently reported sighting of a second alligator swimming Sunday in the Kiski River appears to be a runaway reptile named Neo. Austin Randall, 23, of Lyndora, Butler County said Wednesday he lost Neo on Aug. 29 while attempting to re-home the baby male alligator to Kiski Township resident and

We all know that nature and hiking are good for mental and physical health. There’s just something about breathing in fresh air, scrambling to summit views and basking in the warm sunshine. When you’re ready for a good hike, or maybe a new travel destination that’s chock-full of beautiful trails and natural beauty, we’ve got you covered.

Alligator sightings in Pa. seem to be the new normal as yet another alligator was spotted Sunday afternoon.