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A task force spent a year looking at mental health crisis services in State College and Centre County. Members of the task force Patricia Best and Leslie Laing talked with WPSU about the current state of those services, the challenges service providers face and the recommended changes for reform. Here s their conversation.
Min Xian: Welcome to Take Note on WPSU. I’m Min Xian.
The fatal police shooting of Osaze Osagie in State College nearly two years ago prompted community discussion about mental health services, race relations and policing.
The Borough of State College and Centre County teamed up to create a Task Force on Mental Health Crisis Services. Thirty-two members representing local government, healthcare and law enforcement spent most of last year assessing the current system and recommended changes in a report.
Milesburg Man Facing Charges 7:13 pm
Police in Centre County are searching for a Milesburg man who is facing drug and weapons charges, according to the Centre County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 39 year old Ryan King for multiple probation violations.
King is facing charges of drug possession with the intent to deliver, possession of a firearm with the serial number altered, possession of a controlled substance, and use of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents.
Police advise that King is possibly armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Centre County Sheriff’s Office at 814-355-6803.
Ryan King
BELLEFONTE Police in Centre County are searching for a Milesburg man who is facing drug and weapons charges, according to the Centre County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 39-year-old Ryan King for multiple probation violations.
King is facing charges of drug possession with the intent to deliver, possession of a firearm with the serial number altered, possession of a controlled substance, and use of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents.
Police advise that King is possibly armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Centre County Sheriff’s Office at (814) 355-6803.
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Eagle Scout Colin Bechtel, left, is shown with Scoutmaster Donald Watkins.
STATE COLLEGE Colin Bechtel, son of Curtis and Katie Bechtel, of State College, recently received his Eagle Scout Award, at a ceremony at the American Legion Post 245 in State College. Colin is a member of State College Boy Scout Troop 245, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Donald Watkins.
Colin has volunteered over 250 service hours to help others in his community. In addition, he has served his Troop as Guide, Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader, as well as earning 28 Merit Badges.
For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Colin planned and implemented the installation of a bike rack, and landscaping of an entry area, for Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in State College, Pa.
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