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Penn State Names Ex-Cal AD Sandy Barbour as New Athletic Director
- Mike PoormanPenn State has named former Cal Berkey athletic director Sandy Barbour to succeed Dave Joyner as Penn State’s next AD. Barbour, who resigned on June 27, was athletic director at Cal since September 2004. She will be Penn State’s first woman athletic director.
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Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS |
| 15 hours ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| He's very affectionate and a big fan of head bumps, chin scratches, and belly rubs. Cheddar came to Centre County after Hurricane Katrina. He was adopted -- but his person ended up being severely allergic so he came back to PAWS. [Read More] |
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Golf Tournament Forges Relationships to Strengthen Centre County Economy |
| 22 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett | |
| The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County held their annual "Driving Centre County's Economy" golf tournament on Friday, bringing business leaders together to bond over the common goal of improving the local economy. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Depth Chart Might Be Odd But Has A Purpose This Offseason |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State recently released a depth chart heading into August 4th and the first day of practice, although it's hard to really call it a depth chart at all. [Read More] |
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Penn State Set To Hold Saturday Press Conference To Announce Athletic Department Personnel Decision |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State will hold a press conference on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at noon in the Beaver Stadium Media Room to make an announcement on a personnel decision within Intercollegiate Athletics according to a news release. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Gadowsky To Be Inducted Into The University Of Alaska Nanook Hall Of Fame |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Gadowsky started his coaching career at Fairbanks, and his fellow honorees will formally join the athletic department’s Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, Saturday, Sept. 27. [Read More] |
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Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Friday, July 25 |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More] |
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Philadelphia Union to Host Mack Brady Game and Dinner |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Mike Reisman | |
| Brady says that fund’s current objective is to make Penn State the premier place for collegiate goalkeepers, which hits close to home — Mack’s dream was to one day play goalie for the Nittany Lions. [Read More] |
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Children's Author Tackles Typically Faux Pas Topics |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| Burps. Farts. Poop. Usually adults scold children when they bring up those subjects in public. But children's author Artie Bennett tackles those topics in his non-fiction picture book. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Part I, Q&A with Quarterback Christian Hackenberg |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman | |
| In an exclusive interview, Penn State's elite quarterback reveals the unique and characteristic fear that drives him, life as the most famous student on campus and what happened when the NCAA sanctions hit. [Read More] |
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Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Fraser Centre Plan |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| The mixed-use project has been in the works since 2008. The previous developer, Susquehanna Real Estate, had similar plans for the site. But the ambitious project never made it off the ground. [Read More] |
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Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS |
| 15 hours ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff | |
| He's very affectionate and a big fan of head bumps, chin scratches, and belly rubs. Cheddar came to Centre County after Hurricane Katrina. He was adopted -- but his person ended up being severely allergic so he came back to PAWS. [Read More] |
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Philadelphia Union to Host Mack Brady Game and Dinner |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Mike Reisman | |
| Brady says that fund’s current objective is to make Penn State the premier place for collegiate goalkeepers, which hits close to home — Mack’s dream was to one day play goalie for the Nittany Lions. [Read More] |
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Children's Author Tackles Typically Faux Pas Topics |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| Burps. Farts. Poop. Usually adults scold children when they bring up those subjects in public. But children's author Artie Bennett tackles those topics in his non-fiction picture book. [Read More] |
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JazzPA Festival Brings Top Talent to State College and Centre Region |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Kendall Russell | |
| Some of the most well-known faces expected to make an appearance include bassist Jay Anderson, drummer Eliot Zigmund, and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Phil Woods, all of whom will perform two evening sets at the Match Factory in Bellefonte on Saturday. [Read More] |
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The Flutopia Initiative Set to Kickoff Second Annual 5k |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Brittany Svoboda | |
| "We're thrilled to be a part of it," says CVIM Marketing, Communications and Events Coordinator Sue Forster. Part of CVIM's budget goes toward community-sponsored events and the funds donated from the Flutopia 5k "helps that part of the budget." [Read More] |
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PennDot Sets 70 MPH Speed Limit on Some Highways |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| In a move that PennDot says will make travel "more efficient" a pilot program is phasing in 70 mph speed limits on sections of three Pennsylvania interstate highways -- including the stretch of I-80 that passes through Centre County. [Read More] |
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Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal for Blood Donors |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer | |
| "We have to collect about 900 units every day -- every day. And that's been a struggle," says Keeler. "We're hovering around a two day supply [of blood] or less." [Read More] |
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'Vietnam Revisited' Educates Public While Honoring Veterans |
| 5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett | |
| On the Pennsylvania Military Museum lawn, military reenactors guided visitors on a trip into a not-so-distant past with the sixth annual “Vietnam Revisted” event. A bivouac of canvas tents housed soldiers and nurses. New recruits were taught proper weapon maintenance. [Read More] |
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Rotary Club of State College Downtown contributes nearly $40,000 to local organizations |
| 6 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette | |
| "Thanks to our club membership – especially our very active fundraising committee — this was one of the most successful years in recent memory," stated George Trudeau, immediate past president whose term ended in early July. [Read More] |
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Penn State Freshman Dies After Being Hit by Truck |
| 6 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett | |
| State College police have confirmed Penn State freshman Eva O'Brian has died after being struck by a truck while jogging along North Atherton street on July 3. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Depth Chart Might Be Odd But Has A Purpose This Offseason |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State recently released a depth chart heading into August 4th and the first day of practice, although it's hard to really call it a depth chart at all. [Read More] |
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Penn State Set To Hold Saturday Press Conference To Announce Athletic Department Personnel Decision |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State will hold a press conference on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at noon in the Beaver Stadium Media Room to make an announcement on a personnel decision within Intercollegiate Athletics according to a news release. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Gadowsky To Be Inducted Into The University Of Alaska Nanook Hall Of Fame |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Gadowsky started his coaching career at Fairbanks, and his fellow honorees will formally join the athletic department’s Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, Saturday, Sept. 27. [Read More] |
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Philadelphia Union to Host Mack Brady Game and Dinner |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Mike Reisman | |
| Brady says that fund’s current objective is to make Penn State the premier place for collegiate goalkeepers, which hits close to home — Mack’s dream was to one day play goalie for the Nittany Lions. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Part I, Q&A with Quarterback Christian Hackenberg |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman | |
| In an exclusive interview, Penn State's elite quarterback reveals the unique and characteristic fear that drives him, life as the most famous student on campus and what happened when the NCAA sanctions hit. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Hospital Visit Puts Things Into Perspective For Nittany Lions |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "It really makes you think twice and puts things into a new perspective. Football is a small part of life and it allows you to have a different outlook on things," said Penn State tight end Adam Breneman. [Read More] |
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Thursday Is Penn State Day On Big Ten Network |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| It's Penn State day on the Big Ten Network so Nittany Lion fans looking for a sporting fix will be able to do that all day with some of the top sporting moments in Penn State history. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: James Franklin's Visit To Children's Hospital Hits Close To Home |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "My youngest daughter has Sickle Cell Anemia" Franklin said in the midst of answering a question. The revelation was stated so bluntly that it nearly missed the handful of reporters in attendance, but at the same time his words carried a weight that could not be ignored. [Read More] |
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Jay Paterno’s New Book Released Early at Barnes & Noble |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Kevin Horne, Jessica Tully, Tim Gilbert | |
| “Jay, I never told you guys about Jerry because I didn’t know if it was true,” said Joe Paterno. “I certainly couldn’t walk into the office and accuse a guy of something that I didn’t witness or know to be true. I didn’t know that he’d done all of that stuff. I had no idea." [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Howle And Urschel Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| A Dean’s List student, Howle was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. Urschel was college football’s most decorated student-athlete during the 2013 season and had started 24 straight games for the Nittany Lions. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Depth Chart Might Be Odd But Has A Purpose This Offseason |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State recently released a depth chart heading into August 4th and the first day of practice, although it's hard to really call it a depth chart at all. [Read More] |
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Penn State Set To Hold Saturday Press Conference To Announce Athletic Department Personnel Decision |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Penn State will hold a press conference on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at noon in the Beaver Stadium Media Room to make an announcement on a personnel decision within Intercollegiate Athletics according to a news release. [Read More] |
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Penn State Hockey: Gadowsky To Be Inducted Into The University Of Alaska Nanook Hall Of Fame |
| 1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| Gadowsky started his coaching career at Fairbanks, and his fellow honorees will formally join the athletic department’s Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, Saturday, Sept. 27. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Part I, Q&A with Quarterback Christian Hackenberg |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman | |
| In an exclusive interview, Penn State's elite quarterback reveals the unique and characteristic fear that drives him, life as the most famous student on campus and what happened when the NCAA sanctions hit. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Hospital Visit Puts Things Into Perspective For Nittany Lions |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "It really makes you think twice and puts things into a new perspective. Football is a small part of life and it allows you to have a different outlook on things," said Penn State tight end Adam Breneman. [Read More] |
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Thursday Is Penn State Day On Big Ten Network |
| 2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| It's Penn State day on the Big Ten Network so Nittany Lion fans looking for a sporting fix will be able to do that all day with some of the top sporting moments in Penn State history. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: James Franklin's Visit To Children's Hospital Hits Close To Home |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| "My youngest daughter has Sickle Cell Anemia" Franklin said in the midst of answering a question. The revelation was stated so bluntly that it nearly missed the handful of reporters in attendance, but at the same time his words carried a weight that could not be ignored. [Read More] |
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Penn State Student Suffers Head Trauma During Fraternity Altercation |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jennifer Miller | |
| State College police are searching for information after a Penn State student suffered head trauma during an altercation at a fraternity house. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Howle And Urschel Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society |
| 3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| A Dean’s List student, Howle was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. Urschel was college football’s most decorated student-athlete during the 2013 season and had started 24 straight games for the Nittany Lions. [Read More] |
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Penn State Football: Athlon Names Franklin And Staff No.9 In The Nation |
| 4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones | |
| James Franklin and his staff have turned plenty of heads on the recruiting trail and Athlon Sports has taken notice naming Franklin and his staff the 9th best in the nation heading into the 2014 season. [Read More] |
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Meyer Dairy: It's a Popular Spot on a Summer Night — Connie Cousins
On any given summer day, and especially in the evening after the kids have eaten their dinner, families head for Meyer Dairy. You can see the lines snaking out the door into the parking lot. It is a favorite of many in this area for a myriad of reasons.
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