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- What investigators say about cocaine trafficked into State College fraternities
- How a major cocaine probe reached Penn State's fraternity houses
- How to test your private well water through a State College lab
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📰 News we're reading
1. 14 charged for drug trafficking operation at Penn State fraternities (wkrg.com) — Fourteen people have been charged in what investigators describe as a cocaine trafficking operation that brought drugs from New York and Philadelphia into State College and Penn State fraternity houses. Most defendants were students during the 2023–24 school year, and at least four are still enrolled as the university reviews fraternity conduct and cooperates with law enforcement. 
2. 14 charged in alleged drug trafficking operation at Penn State University fraternities (kdvr.com) — State College residents are learning that 14 people have been charged in a large cocaine trafficking investigation tied to Penn State fraternities, with drugs allegedly funneled into local frat houses during the 2023–24 school year. The state attorney general says some pledges were allegedly made to cut and package cocaine, and Penn State has condemned the conduct while reviewing fraternity oversight.
3. Is Your Private Water Supply Suitable for Drinking? (psu.edu) — If you rely on a private well or spring, you can send or drop off water samples at Penn State's Agricultural Analytical Laboratory in State College to be sure your drinking water is safe. The article explains why regular testing matters, where to get certified kits, and how to work with local Extension offices to protect your household's water quality.
4. 14 charged in cocaine trafficking case linked to two fraternities (azfamily.com) — Authorities, including State College police, have charged 14 people in a cocaine trafficking case linked to two Penn State fraternities, with drugs allegedly sourced from Philadelphia and New York. Most defendants were students during 2023–24, and prosecutors say fraternity houses were used to cut, package, and distribute cocaine primarily to students.
5. With 2 weeks to game week for Penn State, who's standing out, emerging during practice? (lancasteronline.com) — Penn State's preseason practices in State College are highlighting a rising defense and several emerging offensive playmakers as the Sept. 5 opener against Marshall approaches. Quarterbacks Rocco Becht and Alex Manske are getting extensive work, while injuries are giving younger backs, receivers, and defenders chances to climb the depth chart in the final weeks before game prep begins.
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