Housing, barns, boutique and more: Here’s a look at top stories in Centre County
Top news stories in Centre County on Tuesday, April 28 included updates on local developments, a new business opening and more. We’ve rounded up those headlines below to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Here’s a look:
• Commissioners see plans for development projects: The Centre County commissioners unanimously approved non-binding agreements for the first phase of the Zion Manor housing development in Walker Township and a small solar array in Boggs Township. The Zion Manor project will eventually include 75 single-family homes built across four phases, with construction expected to begin this year.
• Pitaya boutique opens downtown: The trendy women’s boutique opened April 28 at 324 E. College Ave., marking the company’s first Pennsylvania location and 16th overall. Owner Michael Mazor said he was drawn to the foot traffic and vibrant atmosphere of downtown State College.
• Barn grant program helps preserve Centre County history: The Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania awarded a 2026 grant to Gene and Rebecca Lengerich to repoint the stone foundation of their pre-Civil War barn along West Branch Road in State College. The program is expanding to offer matching grants up to $5,000 per project for 2027.
• Penn State alumni trustee election underway: Four candidates — including incumbents Ali Krieger and Jay Paterno — are competing for three open seats on the Penn State board of trustees. Voting began April 20 and ends at 9 a.m. May 7, with results to be announced at the May 8 trustees meeting.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
