Aberdeen remained in playoff contention with a victory over Centralia as we review Monday’s Twin Harbor prep baseball games Also: Aberdeen survives upset scare to beat Centralia in softball; Montesano wins in boys soccer Monte holds Letter of Intent signing ceremony for seven of its student-athletes CRBR Women of Influence Columbia College recently celebrated the grand opening of College Place a newly renovated historic church that will now serve as the new home for the college's Division of Education and as a gathering hub for students Historic church repurposed into gathering hub at Columbia College A historic church has been renovated into a central facility at a Midlands college a newly renovated historic church that will now serve as the new home for the college’s Division of Education and as a gathering hub for students College Place United Methodist Church has been a staple of Columbia’s history Now under the ownership of Columbia College the church’s rich legacy has been preserved while being repurposed to support the college’s mission of fostering education and community engagement The extensive renovations were carried out by project teams: Hood Construction and collaborative spaces designed to enhance the learning experience for students pursuing careers in education “It was an honor to be a part of the College Place United Methodist Church project in taking a historic piece of Columbia College’s past and rejuvenating the building for their bright future ahead,” said Brandon Hein “We look forward to seeing Columbia College use College Place as a stepping stone for their growth.” The renovations focused on preserving the architectural beauty and historical integrity of the church while modernizing the facility to meet the needs of today’s students RELATED: Historic Basilica of St. Peter in downtown Columbia gets $9M addition RELATED: Iconic Vista building in Columbia undergoing multimillion-dollar transformation “It was crucial that the new facility reflect the rich 171-year history of the College while also promoting the innovative commitment to the future of its students and faculty,” said Mark Timbes Garvin Design Group principal and the project’s lead designer the new spaces seek to incubate an environment of collaboration “LCK was privileged to be part of this historic renovation project for the College,” said Mickey Layden “From the early stages of understanding the feasibility of purchasing the facility to witnessing its transformation into a vibrant environment for students and faculty it has been a tremendously rewarding project We applaud the great vision of the leadership of Columbia College as this project serves as a benchmark for even greater things to come.” guests gathered inside the chapel for a brief program featuring remarks from Columbia College President John Dozier and Columbia College Board of Trustees Chair Ben Rex Dozier stated: “The true measure of any place is not found in its walls alone but it’s how 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now as the House opts not to act on S[...] Techo-Bloc will open its first South Carolina facility in Lexington County Columbia Business Report is the market leader in business media in South Carolina We connect you with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the state Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Log in for access to the latest digital and special editions Thousands in Centre County Lose Power After Severe Storms Man Dies by Electrocution in State College After Severe Storm Damaged Power Lines Road Closures Continue in Centre County After Severe Storm State College Area High School will have enhanced security on Monday after police arrested a man they say was planning a deadly attack on the school for later this month The State High campus will have an increased police presence and metal detectors will be in place at the high school and Delta buildings State College Area School District Superintendent Curtis Johnson wrote in a message to families on Sunday Counselors also will be on hand throughout the day for students Johnson wrote that the additional measures are being undertaken “out of caution.” we want to reassure you that our schools remain safe,” Johnson wrote we want to emphasize that law enforcement has found no indication of an active threat against any of our schools.” State College police investigated a reported threat against the high school and determined it was legitimate the department wrote in a news release on Saturday was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and unlawful possession of a firearm following a search of his residence He was arraigned on Saturday by District Judge Casey McClain who denied bail citing “extreme danger to the community.” Police did not disclose details of the plot and a criminal complaint was not immediately available. WJAC reported that Phillips allegedly planned to use guns and incendiary devices in an attack on April 21 and that he had a “hit list” targeting multiple people The Centre County District Attorney’s Office Department of Homeland Security also assisted in the investigation Echoing statements from police and the school district on Saturday Johnson’s Sunday message commended the citizen who notified law enforcement “The situation serves as a powerful reminder of the impact an individual can make,” Johnson wrote and a planned attack was ultimately thwarted because someone stepped forward and shared their concerns As the State College police highlighted yesterday We are profoundly grateful to this individual for their courage and we encourage everyone to follow their example in the future.” Anyone who has information related to the investigation is asked to contact State College police by phone at 814-234-7150, by email or by submitting an anonymous tip online 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business We offer the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Centre County region in Central PA Contact us: info@statecollege.com © Copyright 2000 –  2024 | StateCollege.com® | All Rights Reserved | State College PA – Centre County – Central Pennsylvania – Home of Penn State University This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page Students walk the halls of State College Area High School Enhanced security measures caused long lines and a schedule delay on Monday morning at State College Area High School on the first day back to classes after police arrested a man accused of planning a shooting at the school later this month District Superintendent Curtis Johnson said that otherwise the process ran smoothly and no major issues were reported Students were required to go through metal detectors and show school ID at all entrances to the high school and Delta building and an extra police presence was on hand throughout the district “out of caution,” Johnson wrote Some students waited on buses as long lines formed upon arrival at the high school on Monday morning and the last students entered the building at 9:45 a.m. Classes subsequently ran on a one-hour delay “to provide the best possible educational opportunities,” Johnson wrote The metal detectors will remain in place on Tuesday “We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to our students for their patience and to our faculty and staff for their help in expediting the process so that it went smoothly,” Johnson wrote “We also appreciate the State College Police Department for providing an extra security presence on campus and throughout the district.” The extra security came after Braeden Phillips, 20, of Milroy, was charged on Saturday with conspiracy to commit murder and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly plotting a mass attack at the high school on April 21 the day after the 26th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado After receiving a report from a concerned resident a State College police investigation determined the threat to be credible Witnesses told police that Phillips and possibly an unnamed juvenile who has not been named planned to carry out the shooting at the main staircase of the high school and use explosive devices in the restrooms during a high-traffic transitional period in the morning according to an affidavit of probable cause Phillips spoke of a “hit list” of targeted individuals and was seen twice with a Glock style handgun A search warrant was executed at his residence and he was taken into custody Phillips was arraigned on Saturday by District Judge Casey McClain citing “extreme danger to the community.” School district and local officials praised the resident who made the initial report and local law enforcement for their swift action the close relationship we have with local law enforcement enables us to maintain a safe environment for our students and staff,” Johnson wrote on Saturday “It’s times like this when we must rely on their guidance and expertise we wish to express our gratitude to our school resource officer and the State College police for their swift response and coordination to protect our high school community,” Johnson wrote on Saturday the close relationship we have with local law enforcement enables us to maintain a safe environment for our students and staff It’s times like this when we must rely on their guidance and expertise “The situation serves as a powerful reminder of the impact an individual can make,” Johnson wrote in a separate message but we are also deeply grateful—for the people who spoke up and for the professionals who responded with speed we feel what so many of you are feeling right now It’s incredibly hard to send your children to school the day after learning what almost happened,” Nanes and Haeck wrote It was someone’s decision to speak up that made all the difference If you ever suspect something is wrong—say something “We also want to acknowledge that this is not just about one individual or one day We must continue to talk about the critical importance of mental health support meaningful gun reform to protect our schools and our communities from the ever-present threat of gun violence.” (KTVZ) -- A Redmond woman and an Estacada man were arrested this week in College Place accused in a string of jewelry thefts hitting Walmarts across the Pacific Northwest that's totaled at least $140,000 in losses Here's the news release from College Place Police: College Place Police officers were dispatched to a theft report at Walmart that had occurred earlier in the day The theft suspect was seen on store security cameras breaking into a jewelry case and stealing nearly $400 worth of jewelry before exiting the store Officers were provided security photos of the suspect and the vehicle Walmart informed the officers that the events and suspect were very similar to other jewelry thefts occurring at Walmarts across the Pacific Northwest totaling over $100,000 in thefts trying to track the suspect and the associated vehicle officers have routinely conducted different levels of follow-up in an attempt to further build the case and track the suspect a College Place Police Officer routinely driving through the Walmart parking lot noticed a vehicle that matched the vehicle associated with the Feb Officers found a woman in the passenger seat officers quickly noticed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle Officers on the scene quickly contacted Walmart Asset Protection staff to see if the associated male was currently inside the store The male suspect was located on a security camera attempting to gain access to a jewelry case inside the store Other officers on the scene were able to apprehend the suspect without incident as he exited the building Based on the findings of narcotics paraphernalia officers seized Young’s pickup and executed a search warrant following the approval of a local judge They recovered 21 grams of powdered fentanyl all items synonymous with drug distribution Also found in the vehicle were several articles of jewelry many specifically designed for retail cases the Walmart Global Investigations team advised that Young has allegedly been involved in numerous Walmart jewelry thefts across Washington and Oregon totaling around $140,000 (Redmond Police Department Public Information Officer Lt April Huey told KTVZ News that College Place investigators had contacted them but they had found no cases connected to the others around the region.) Young was booked into the Walla Walla County Jail on charges of Organized Retail Theft Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver Cooper was also booked on charges of Organized Retail Theft as more information continues to come forward from other jurisdictions College Place Police Chief (Troy) Tomaras credits the dedicated investigation and follow-up conducted by the involved officers as well as a strong working relationship with Walmart that led to the apprehension of suspects who have been victimizing the entire Pacific Northwest Barney is the Digital Content Director for KTVZ News. Learn more about Barney here KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here In the tournament, the Eagles went 2-1 as they defeated Virginia 17-7 in the opening round and Stanford 16-9 in the semifinals, however lost to UNC 14-12 in the title game.  The loss did not impact Boston College’s place in the national polls 2 this week in the KANE Media Poll with 359 points and the IWLCA Coaches Poll The top five stayed the same from last week in the two rankings The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHARLAN Iowa (WOWT) - Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies said they found a 31-year-old woman’s body inside a home Thursday morning after a shootout at the west-central Iowa residence that left a 36-year-old man dead According to a Thursday afternoon news release deputies were called to a house near College Place and Pine Street in Harlan to conduct a welfare check and immediately found themselves engaged in a standoff with an armed man identified as David Plagmann in the report “he made aggressive movements towards law enforcement,” the report states striking him; then administered life-saving measures at the scene before he was taken by emergency personnel to Myrtue Hospital in Harlan where he was declared dead a short time later Alexis Martin was also found dead at the scene Authorities did not have any further details about her in the update and indicated no further updates would be provided on Thursday SCSO and the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation are still looking into what transpired; but authorities maintained that it was an isolated incident and “there is no threat to the community,” the SCSO release states Police had the house taped off throughout the day First Alert 6 observed authorities moving a body from the home and into a tent across the street Shelby County Sheriff’s Office investigators also towed away an SUV that was parked in the driveway Get a first alert to breaking news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for First Alert 6 email alerts. A team of Walla Walla-College Place Officers apprehended a wanted suspect and wound up arresting his girlfriend as well The Walla Walla Police Department released information about the bust Officers from the Walla Walla Regional Drug Gang Task Force (WWRDGTF) located 39-year-old Demus Montez of Hermiston near SE 12th Demus tried to jump into his girlfriend's car attempted to interfere and fight with Officers and inside the task force found used drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle and Pooley had prescription narcotics and suspected meth on her Montez was wanted on original warrants for probation violations involving eluding law enforcement The primary suspect was sought on charges out of 2 Oregon counties.\nRead More