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Why Port Matilda EMS Is in 'Critical Condition'
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 Why Port Matilda EMS Is in 'Critical Condition'
35 minutes ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Report
Emergency medical services in small towns like Port Matilda are facing a critical financial situation that could lead to a collapse of these services. [Read More]
Missing Teen Found Safe Missing Teen Found Safe
5 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
The 16-year-old girl who was reported as missing/runaway has been located and is safe, State College police said in an update at about noon on Monday. [Read More]
Penn State Added $2.9 Million to Sandusky Scandal Costs in 2018-19 Fiscal Year Penn State Added $2.9 Million to Sandusky Scandal Costs in 2018-19 Fiscal Year
12 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jim Davidson
Penn State paid individuals who were say they were sexually assaulted by former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky an additional $100,000 in fiscal year 2018-19, according to the university's annual audit report. The school also spent $2.8 million on “internal investigation, legal, communica [Read More]
No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Shuts Out Navy in Season Opener No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Shuts Out Navy in Season Opener
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jarod Kutz
No. 1 Penn State started the 2019-2020 wrestling season Sunday afternoon hosting Navy at Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions rolled to a 45-0 win and their 60th consecutive dual victory by securing six bonus-point wins and four falls. Four wrestlers made their Penn State debuts, including 149-pounder Luke G [Read More]
Penn State Men's Soccer Advances to Big Ten Semifinals Penn State Men's Soccer Advances to Big Ten Semifinals
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Otis Lyons
No. 13 Penn State men’s soccer (12-2-3) defeated Wisconsin, 3-0 , in the Big Ten quarterfinals Sunday at Jeffrey Field. Second half goals from striking duo Christian Sload and Liam Butts, along with a late Josh Dabora strike eliminated the Badgers. [Read More]
Penn State Women’s Soccer Defeats Michigan in OT to Win Big Ten Tournament Penn State Women’s Soccer Defeats Michigan in OT to Win Big Ten Tournament
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jim Davidson
Penn State women’s soccer (19-6-1) defeated Michigan (15-5-1) at Rutgers’ Yurcak Field Sunday afternoon to claim the program’s eighth Big Ten Tournament title. [Read More]
Penn State Football Falls to No. 9 in AP Top 25 Poll Penn State Football Falls to No. 9 in AP Top 25 Poll
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Mikey Mandarino
Penn State football tumbled four spots to No. 9 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following The Nittany Lions' Loss To Minnesota Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following The Nittany Lions' Loss To Minnesota
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State couldn't overcome a tenacious and effective passing attack by Minnesota and an inconsistent performance by Sean Clifford en route to falling 31-26 to the Gophers on Saturday. [Read More]
Black Friday Finances
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 Black Friday Finances
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Brittany N. Cox
From a financial perspective, holiday shopping accounts for more than a quarter of annual U.S. retail sales so it’s easy to see why businesses like to get the season started so soon. Walmart started its sales on October 25, the earliest they ever have. [Read More]
No. 6 Penn State Hockey Bounces Back to Beat Michigan State No. 6 Penn State Hockey Bounces Back to Beat Michigan State
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mikey Mandarino
No. 6 Penn State hockey (7-2, 3-1 Big Ten) earned a split in its home series against Michigan State (3-5, 1-1 Big Ten), getting a 6-4 victory on Saturday night after being shut out 2-0 a night earlier. [Read More]
 

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Black Friday Finances
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 Black Friday Finances
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Brittany N. Cox
From a financial perspective, holiday shopping accounts for more than a quarter of annual U.S. retail sales so it’s easy to see why businesses like to get the season started so soon. Walmart started its sales on October 25, the earliest they ever have. [Read More]
ACRES Project Awarded $100,000 Centre Inspires Grant for Aquaponics Greenhouse ACRES Project Awarded $100,000 Centre Inspires Grant for Aquaponics Greenhouse
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
Centre Foundation on Thursday awarded the $100,000 Centre Inspires grant to the ACRES Project to build an aquaponics greenhouse that will provide opportunities for adults with autism. [Read More]
Nosh Café & Grill Closed Nosh Café & Grill Closed
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Vincent Corso
In March, Nosh Café & Grill held a grand opening at 115 E. Beaver Ave., and now, just eight months later, the business is closed. [Read More]
TGIF: State College Weekend Events for Nov. 8-10 TGIF: State College Weekend Events for Nov. 8-10
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
Around the area this weekend: the three-day Centre Film Fest makes its debut at Philipsburg's Rowland Theatre; the State College Choral Society opens its 71st season; the State College Municipal Band performs a salute to veterans; Centre Stage performs Sondheim's "A Little Night Music"; and Elk [Read More]
Three Little Birds Boutique Brings a New Option for Women's Clothing to Downtown State College Three Little Birds Boutique Brings a New Option for Women's Clothing to Downtown State College
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Holly Riddle
A new women’s clothing option is open in downtown State College, as Three Little Birds Boutique fills a much-felt void in the Centre County shopping scene, providing upscale fashion in a low-key environment. [Read More]
Community Entrepreneurs Can Learn and Network During Weeklong Celebration Community Entrepreneurs Can Learn and Network During Weeklong Celebration
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com staff
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State (GEW) runs from Sunday, Nov. 10, to Thursday, Nov. 14, with daily presentations, panels, workshops and networking opportunities geared specifically to entrepreneurs, local startups, innovators and anyone interested in thinking outside the box. [Read More]
Foundation Launches Public Phase of Memorial Field Campaign Foundation Launches Public Phase of Memorial Field Campaign
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
The State College Area School District Education Foundation recently launched the public phase of its $1.5 million Campaign for Memorial Field. [Read More]
Organizers Making Centre Film Festival Accessible to All Organizers Making Centre Film Festival Accessible to All
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Teresa Mull
The inaugural Centre Film Festival at Philipsburg's majestic Rowland Theatre is this weekend, and organizers are ensuring there’s no reason people aren’t able to enjoy the films, food, music, community and theatre itself. [Read More]
Nittany MinitMart Reopens with Beer and Wine Sales Nittany MinitMart Reopens with Beer and Wine Sales
5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Emma Dieter
The extensively renovated Nittany MinitMart in State College reopened on Tuesday and now offers wine and beer sales. [Read More]
Framing Company Celebrating 25th Year in Business Framing Company Celebrating 25th Year in Business
5 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Karen Walker
When John McQueary opened The State College Framing Company and Gallery back in 1995, his business was one of 30,000 framing shops in the country. Today, there are less than 10,000. McQueary is grateful to be one of the shops not only still surviving, but thriving, and he is planning a special event [Read More]
 

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No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Shuts Out Navy in Season Opener No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Shuts Out Navy in Season Opener
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jarod Kutz
No. 1 Penn State started the 2019-2020 wrestling season Sunday afternoon hosting Navy at Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions rolled to a 45-0 win and their 60th consecutive dual victory by securing six bonus-point wins and four falls. Four wrestlers made their Penn State debuts, including 149-pounder Luke G [Read More]
Penn State Men's Soccer Advances to Big Ten Semifinals Penn State Men's Soccer Advances to Big Ten Semifinals
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Otis Lyons
No. 13 Penn State men’s soccer (12-2-3) defeated Wisconsin, 3-0 , in the Big Ten quarterfinals Sunday at Jeffrey Field. Second half goals from striking duo Christian Sload and Liam Butts, along with a late Josh Dabora strike eliminated the Badgers. [Read More]
Penn State Women’s Soccer Defeats Michigan in OT to Win Big Ten Tournament Penn State Women’s Soccer Defeats Michigan in OT to Win Big Ten Tournament
23 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jim Davidson
Penn State women’s soccer (19-6-1) defeated Michigan (15-5-1) at Rutgers’ Yurcak Field Sunday afternoon to claim the program’s eighth Big Ten Tournament title. [Read More]
Penn State Football Falls to No. 9 in AP Top 25 Poll Penn State Football Falls to No. 9 in AP Top 25 Poll
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Mikey Mandarino
Penn State football tumbled four spots to No. 9 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following The Nittany Lions' Loss To Minnesota Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following The Nittany Lions' Loss To Minnesota
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State couldn't overcome a tenacious and effective passing attack by Minnesota and an inconsistent performance by Sean Clifford en route to falling 31-26 to the Gophers on Saturday. [Read More]
No. 6 Penn State Hockey Bounces Back to Beat Michigan State No. 6 Penn State Hockey Bounces Back to Beat Michigan State
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mikey Mandarino
No. 6 Penn State hockey (7-2, 3-1 Big Ten) earned a split in its home series against Michigan State (3-5, 1-1 Big Ten), getting a 6-4 victory on Saturday night after being shut out 2-0 a night earlier. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball Cruises to Win over Wagner Penn State Basketball Cruises to Win over Wagner
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Owen Abbey
Penn State men’s basketball (2-0) may have taken a while to find its groove, but there was no looking back one it was found in a 91-64 victory against Wagner on Saturday at the Bryce Jordan Center. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Kickoff Time Set for Indiana Game Penn State Football: Kickoff Time Set for Indiana Game
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Will Pegler
Penn State football’s contest against Indiana on Nov. 16 has officially been slated as a noon kickoff, according to an announcement from the Nittany Lions. The game will be broadcast on ABC. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Clifford, Freiermuth Offer Up Defense of Rahne Following Loss Penn State Football: Clifford, Freiermuth Offer Up Defense of Rahne Following Loss
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford and tight end Pat Freiermuth both offered up passionate defenses of offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne following the Nittany Lions' 31-26 on Saturday. [Read More]
Not to Be Picky, But Penn State Was More Than Two Yards Short
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 Not to Be Picky, But Penn State Was More Than Two Yards Short
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State was within two yards of beating Minnesota. But a penalty changed everything. Two plays later, it was all gone, gone, gone. Game, magical run, perfect record. [Read More]
 

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Penn State Added $2.9 Million to Sandusky Scandal Costs in 2018-19 Fiscal Year Penn State Added $2.9 Million to Sandusky Scandal Costs in 2018-19 Fiscal Year
12 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Jim Davidson
Penn State paid individuals who were say they were sexually assaulted by former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky an additional $100,000 in fiscal year 2018-19, according to the university's annual audit report. The school also spent $2.8 million on “internal investigation, legal, communica [Read More]
Penn State Football Falls to No. 9 in AP Top 25 Poll Penn State Football Falls to No. 9 in AP Top 25 Poll
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Mikey Mandarino
Penn State football tumbled four spots to No. 9 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following The Nittany Lions' Loss To Minnesota Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following The Nittany Lions' Loss To Minnesota
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State couldn't overcome a tenacious and effective passing attack by Minnesota and an inconsistent performance by Sean Clifford en route to falling 31-26 to the Gophers on Saturday. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Clifford, Freiermuth Offer Up Defense of Rahne Following Loss Penn State Football: Clifford, Freiermuth Offer Up Defense of Rahne Following Loss
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford and tight end Pat Freiermuth both offered up passionate defenses of offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne following the Nittany Lions' 31-26 on Saturday. [Read More]
Not to Be Picky, But Penn State Was More Than Two Yards Short
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 Not to Be Picky, But Penn State Was More Than Two Yards Short
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State was within two yards of beating Minnesota. But a penalty changed everything. Two plays later, it was all gone, gone, gone. Game, magical run, perfect record. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Little Things Plague Nittany Lions in Loss Penn State Football: Little Things Plague Nittany Lions in Loss
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
James Franklin’s voice was almost completely gone by the time he took the podium following Penn State’s 31-26 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Five Things To Watch As The Nittany Lions Take On Minnesota Penn State Football: Five Things To Watch As The Nittany Lions Take On Minnesota
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
The battle of the unbeatens has a nice ring to it. Penn State and Minnesota will take the field Saturday to send someone home with a loss. In reality neither team's divisional hopes will die that afternoon, but both could take a big hit to their postseason chances be it a trip to Indy or better. [Read More]
TGIF: State College Weekend Events for Nov. 8-10 TGIF: State College Weekend Events for Nov. 8-10
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Geoff Rushton
Around the area this weekend: the three-day Centre Film Fest makes its debut at Philipsburg's Rowland Theatre; the State College Choral Society opens its 71st season; the State College Municipal Band performs a salute to veterans; Centre Stage performs Sondheim's "A Little Night Music"; and Elk [Read More]
How Good is Penn State’s (Very) Stingy Defense? Let Us Count the Ways
Column
 How Good is Penn State’s (Very) Stingy Defense? Let Us Count the Ways
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
“Other than speed and depth,” I asked James Franklin this week, “what makes your defense so good?” James gave me the blanking man meme stare, waited a quick Johnny Carson-like half-beat, then deadpanned back: “Speed and depth.” Here are 14 more reasons... [Read More]
Community Entrepreneurs Can Learn and Network During Weeklong Celebration Community Entrepreneurs Can Learn and Network During Weeklong Celebration
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com staff
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State (GEW) runs from Sunday, Nov. 10, to Thursday, Nov. 14, with daily presentations, panels, workshops and networking opportunities geared specifically to entrepreneurs, local startups, innovators and anyone interested in thinking outside the box. [Read More]
 
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Mike Poorman

Penn State Football: What James Franklin Needs

MINNEAPOLIS — Sure, in a battle of unbeaten teams here, Minnesota was the better prepared team. And executed better — on offense, defense and special teams. But that was one day. Penn State will be back. Because, under James Franklin, Penn State is back.

Brittany N. Cox

Black Friday Finances

From a financial perspective, holiday shopping accounts for more than a quarter of annual U.S. retail sales so it’s easy to see why businesses like to get the season started so soon. Walmart started its sales on October 25, the earliest they ever have.

Not to Be Picky, But Penn State Was More Than Two Yards Short — Mike Poorman

MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State was within two yards of beating Minnesota. But a penalty changed everything. Two plays later, it was all gone, gone, gone. Game, magical run, perfect record.

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