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Penn State Track Honors Late Kevin Dare Through High School Meet

Penn State Track Honors Late Kevin Dare Through High School Meet

- Zach Berger

The Penn State track and field team hosted the annual Kevin Dare High School Invitational on Saturday, drawing more than 1,200 athletes from 50 high schools to compete in a slew of track events. Dare was the only Penn State student-athlete to ever lose his life during competition.

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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game
4 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
One thing is certain, Penn State hockey may not win every game, but the Nittany Lions will make sure that you get your money's worth. Penn State came back from a three goal deficit for the second straight game to eventually tie Northern Michigan 5-5 on Saturday night. [Read More]
Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Raven is a sweet and playful cat that's spent a long time at Centre County PAWS waiting for her forever family. This two-year-old came to PAWS as a kitten. She was found on the front porch of a home in Bald Eagle. [Read More]
New Fulton Building Brings Promise Of Economic Growth New Fulton Building Brings Promise Of Economic Growth
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"Historically, the Centre Region has been an area of great economic growth when compared to other parts of the state," Galliano says. "We're looking forward to being a vital part of the continued growth of the Centre region." [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Score Four Straight To Win 5-4 On Friday Night Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Score Four Straight To Win 5-4 On Friday Night
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State scored 4 straight goals to overcome a 4-1 deficit and pick up the 12th win of the year on Friday night. Dylan Richard led the way with two goals an assist but it was freshman Scott Conway with the game winner with just over three minutes to go in regulation. [Read More]
Ferguson Township Police Searching For Woman Suspected in Hit and Run Ferguson Township Police Searching For Woman Suspected in Hit and Run
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Police say Ross caught the employee in the car door when she closed it, dragging the employee through the parking lot before stopping the car and knocking the man to the ground. [Read More]
Woman Sentenced for Huffing That Led to Deadly Crash Woman Sentenced for Huffing That Led to Deadly Crash
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
"The Defendant purposely placed herself into a coma as she hurled a one and one-half ton bullet down the highway. No one was safe from her choices that evening ..." says Parks Miller. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Chambers Era Still Has To Be Viewed With Longterm In Mind Penn State Basketball: Chambers Era Still Has To Be Viewed With Longterm In Mind
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
As Penn State struggles in Big Ten play there are obvious questions to be asked, and some of those may not be answered this season. That's why Penn State can't pull the plug on the Pat Chambers era. [Read More]
Penn State Denies Contractual Obligations in Kaidanov Lawsuit Penn State Denies Contractual Obligations in Kaidanov Lawsuit
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
Kaidanov also claims that his termination was breach of his employment contract, but Penn State has called this into question as well. "Plaintiff never had a contract for employment at Penn State," the filing reads. "Rather, he was an at will employee." [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 23 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 23
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
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]
State College Facing Two Weekend Storms, Arctic Temperatures Coming State College Facing Two Weekend Storms, Arctic Temperatures Coming
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Zach Berger
The National Weather Service has declared a Winter Weather Advisory which will take effect at 7 p.m. Friday. "It’s going to be enough to make roads and sidewalks slippery while it’s falling tonight,” says AccuWeather Meteorologist Paul Walker. [Read More]
 

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Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Raven is a sweet and playful cat that's spent a long time at Centre County PAWS waiting for her forever family. This two-year-old came to PAWS as a kitten. She was found on the front porch of a home in Bald Eagle. [Read More]
Ferguson Township Police Searching For Woman Suspected in Hit and Run Ferguson Township Police Searching For Woman Suspected in Hit and Run
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Police say Ross caught the employee in the car door when she closed it, dragging the employee through the parking lot before stopping the car and knocking the man to the ground. [Read More]
Penn State Denies Contractual Obligations in Kaidanov Lawsuit Penn State Denies Contractual Obligations in Kaidanov Lawsuit
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
Kaidanov also claims that his termination was breach of his employment contract, but Penn State has called this into question as well. "Plaintiff never had a contract for employment at Penn State," the filing reads. "Rather, he was an at will employee." [Read More]
State College Facing Two Weekend Storms, Arctic Temperatures Coming State College Facing Two Weekend Storms, Arctic Temperatures Coming
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Zach Berger
The National Weather Service has declared a Winter Weather Advisory which will take effect at 7 p.m. Friday. "It’s going to be enough to make roads and sidewalks slippery while it’s falling tonight,” says AccuWeather Meteorologist Paul Walker. [Read More]
High-Rise Restaurants Possible Under New Proposal High-Rise Restaurants Possible Under New Proposal
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Zach Berger
Planning Commission Chair Michael Roeckel brought up the idea of providing developers with an additional free floor, allowing for a maximum of 12 floors instead of the currently proposed 11, if the top-floor houses a restaurant. [Read More]
MasquerAIDS Cabaret to Benefit Non-Profit Through Songs of Queen, Rent & More MasquerAIDS Cabaret to Benefit Non-Profit Through Songs of Queen, Rent & More
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“[My co-producer] and I went to visit the Aids Resource Alliance last week, and one of the women there has been HIV-positive for 25 years,” Henderson says. “And she cried when we went to visit her, because she was so thankful that there are people willing to do things like this.” [Read More]
Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak
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 Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
Lately, every January has been different. Three years ago, Joe Paterno passed away. In the subsequent three Januarys, Penn State had two different head coaches. And along the way, a Penn Stater who was never hired had become a January regular. [Read More]
Bite Into Volumetrics to Lose the Pounds Bite Into Volumetrics to Lose the Pounds
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Centre County Gazette, Marjorie S. Miller
Change and contradictions in dieting advice can be hard to swallow. But with the Volumetrics approach to eating, the message is clear and constant: eat more to weigh less. "I'd like to think that I'm doing some good as we face the challenge of combating the current obesity epidemic," she says. [Read More]
Three Years After Joe Paterno's Death, State College Reflects on His Legacy Three Years After Joe Paterno's Death, State College Reflects on His Legacy
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
"I watched, from 2003 to 2011, when Joe Paterno was literally like a hero in this town," Goodall recalls. "And not just as a football coach, but as a humanitarian, and as someone who always instilled good values in his players." [Read More]
Wintry Weather Could Create Slippery Conditions, Schools Close Early Wintry Weather Could Create Slippery Conditions, Schools Close Early
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
Roads could be slick through the day Wednesday with a storm bringing us another shot of snow. The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Weather Advisory which will remain in effect until 9.p.m. [Read More]
 

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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game
4 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
One thing is certain, Penn State hockey may not win every game, but the Nittany Lions will make sure that you get your money's worth. Penn State came back from a three goal deficit for the second straight game to eventually tie Northern Michigan 5-5 on Saturday night. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Score Four Straight To Win 5-4 On Friday Night Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Score Four Straight To Win 5-4 On Friday Night
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State scored 4 straight goals to overcome a 4-1 deficit and pick up the 12th win of the year on Friday night. Dylan Richard led the way with two goals an assist but it was freshman Scott Conway with the game winner with just over three minutes to go in regulation. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Chambers Era Still Has To Be Viewed With Longterm In Mind Penn State Basketball: Chambers Era Still Has To Be Viewed With Longterm In Mind
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
As Penn State struggles in Big Ten play there are obvious questions to be asked, and some of those may not be answered this season. That's why Penn State can't pull the plug on the Pat Chambers era. [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 23 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 23
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
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]
Lady Lions Notch First Big Ten Victory With Win Over Indiana Lady Lions Notch First Big Ten Victory With Win Over Indiana
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Zack Rickens
Kaliyah Mitchell stepped up big when her team needed her most, scoring a career-tying 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the Lady Lions’ much-needed win against Big Ten foe Indiana on Thursday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. [Read More]
Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak
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 Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
Lately, every January has been different. Three years ago, Joe Paterno passed away. In the subsequent three Januarys, Penn State had two different head coaches. And along the way, a Penn Stater who was never hired had become a January regular. [Read More]
‘Spider’ Caldwell Returns to Penn State ‘Spider’ Caldwell Returns to Penn State
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Jake Somerville
“Literally, my first day here, I’m sitting in my office looking out at Mount Nittany, and I’m in tears,” he said. “It’s been so much fun reconnecting with everybody. I feel great, and I’m having a blast. It’s great to be back.” [Read More]
Penn State Football: Five Nittany Lions Pick Up Final Postseason Honors Penn State Football: Five Nittany Lions Pick Up Final Postseason Honors
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Five Penn State football student-athletes have been selected to several All-Bowl Teams as the season finally wraps up with a few last postseason awards. [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Thursday, Jan. 22 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Thursday, Jan. 22
3 days 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]
Penn State Must Give Millions of Documents to Sandusky Victim, Including Freeh Report Materials Penn State Must Give Millions of Documents to Sandusky Victim, Including Freeh Report Materials
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
Many of the roughly 3.5 million documents in question relate to the report complied by former FBI director Louis Freeh in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Penn State must also produce any documents detailing any knowledge or investigation of Sandusky's abuse. [Read More]
 

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Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Tie Northern Michigan 5-5 In Hectic Game
4 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
One thing is certain, Penn State hockey may not win every game, but the Nittany Lions will make sure that you get your money's worth. Penn State came back from a three goal deficit for the second straight game to eventually tie Northern Michigan 5-5 on Saturday night. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Score Four Straight To Win 5-4 On Friday Night Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Score Four Straight To Win 5-4 On Friday Night
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State scored 4 straight goals to overcome a 4-1 deficit and pick up the 12th win of the year on Friday night. Dylan Richard led the way with two goals an assist but it was freshman Scott Conway with the game winner with just over three minutes to go in regulation. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Chambers Era Still Has To Be Viewed With Longterm In Mind Penn State Basketball: Chambers Era Still Has To Be Viewed With Longterm In Mind
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
As Penn State struggles in Big Ten play there are obvious questions to be asked, and some of those may not be answered this season. That's why Penn State can't pull the plug on the Pat Chambers era. [Read More]
Penn State Denies Contractual Obligations in Kaidanov Lawsuit Penn State Denies Contractual Obligations in Kaidanov Lawsuit
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
Kaidanov also claims that his termination was breach of his employment contract, but Penn State has called this into question as well. "Plaintiff never had a contract for employment at Penn State," the filing reads. "Rather, he was an at will employee." [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 23 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 23
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
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]
MasquerAIDS Cabaret to Benefit Non-Profit Through Songs of Queen, Rent & More MasquerAIDS Cabaret to Benefit Non-Profit Through Songs of Queen, Rent & More
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“[My co-producer] and I went to visit the Aids Resource Alliance last week, and one of the women there has been HIV-positive for 25 years,” Henderson says. “And she cried when we went to visit her, because she was so thankful that there are people willing to do things like this.” [Read More]
Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak
Column
 Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
Lately, every January has been different. Three years ago, Joe Paterno passed away. In the subsequent three Januarys, Penn State had two different head coaches. And along the way, a Penn Stater who was never hired had become a January regular. [Read More]
Penn State Football: Five Nittany Lions Pick Up Final Postseason Honors Penn State Football: Five Nittany Lions Pick Up Final Postseason Honors
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Five Penn State football student-athletes have been selected to several All-Bowl Teams as the season finally wraps up with a few last postseason awards. [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Thursday, Jan. 22 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Thursday, Jan. 22
3 days 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]
Penn State Basketball: Late Calls Swing Tide As Nittany Lions Fall To Michigan State 66-60 Penn State Basketball: Late Calls Swing Tide As Nittany Lions Fall To Michigan State 66-60
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Penn State kept it close and often tied with Michigan State on Wednesday night but failed to pull off the road win as the Spartans snuck by for a 66-60 victory [Read More]
 
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Penn State: 4 Januarys, 4 Coaches, 4 Stories - Franklin, O’Brien, Paterno and Munchak

Lately, every January has been different. Three years ago, Joe Paterno passed away. In the subsequent three Januarys, Penn State had two different head coaches. And along the way, a Penn Stater who was never hired had become a January regular.

Russell Frank

Schnitzel with Noodles, Please -- and a Side of Pixie Dust

I think keeping a list of actionable brilliant things is a good idea. By actionable I mean sure-fire mood lifters that you can actually undertake. No point listing a swim in a tropical lagoon if you're stuck in State College in mid-winter.

Corman Got it Right — Patty Kleban

The fight to keep the money local helped unpeel the onion skin -- revealing the questionable path the NCAA walked to arrive at some dubious decisions. In the end, someone over there at the NCAA decided it might be a good idea to settle.

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