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Penn State Rises in U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ Ranking
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Penn State climbed into the top 25 for public schools in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” for 2027, but remained much lower on the list for “Best Value Schools.” The university is No. 22 among public colleges, up from No. 26 a year ago, and No. 55 among national universities, rising from…
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Matt Campbell Updates Koby Howard’s Status and More
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With conference play looming, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell met with the media on Tuesday morning for a brief but insightful presser. Ongoing construction at Beaver Stadium caused electrical issues in the media room, resulting in a Zoom-only format to kick off the week. Campbell addressed key injuries to offensive players, spoke about wide…
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Clearfield County Commissioners Vote 2-1 to Extend Moshannon Detention Center Contract
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Clearfield County will continue to serve as a middleman between ICE and the GEO Group, though the future of the facility is in question.
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Centre County Man Who Admitted to Killing His Wife Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Murder
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A Centre County man pleaded guilty to third-degree murder on Wednesday for the strangulation death of his wife in October 2025. Alan K. Reed, 75, will be sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison after admitting to killing 57-year-old Dawn M. Reed, his wife of more than 30 years, inside their Rush Township home.…
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A Penn State Hockey Legend Who Should Never Be Forgotten
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“Dr. Lawrence ‘Larry’ Hendry, 81, a distinguished chemist, pioneering entrepreneur, and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away August 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of profound scientific and athletic contributions.” This was the opening paragraph of the formal obituary of my friend and former Penn State hockey coach Larry Hendry. His professional successes are amazing, but…
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Who Should Pay for Low-Income Utility Assistance? In Pa., It All Falls on Residential Customers
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In Pennsylvania, residential customers shoulder the cost of utility assistance programs. Businesses and factories don’t have to contribute, unlike in other states.
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Centre County Prison Board Hears Renewed Call for Outdoor Recreation
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A Centre County resident renewed calls for outdoor recreation at the Centre County Correctional Facility at the September Prison Board meeting, prompting a sometimes tense discussion between the resident, commissioners and prison officials.
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Penn State Garnering Predictions to Make College Football Playoff After 3-0 Start
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Penn State’s playoff buzz continues to grow. After a commanding 3-0 start, along with some subpar results from others in the playoff picture, the Nittany Lions are being projected to make the College Football Playoff by multiple media personalities. CBS Sports’ Bud Elliot’s first bracket of the season, released on Sunday, featured Penn State as…
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Penn State Men’s Hockey Ranked in 2026-27 Preseason Poll
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Penn State men’s hockey will begin the 2026-27 campaign with a number next to its name. The Nittany Lions on Monday afternoon were ranked at No. 17 in the preseason USCHO poll, a drop from No. 11 where they finished last season following a 21-14-2 campaign. They began the previous campaign at No. 5 before…
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Penn State Creamery Revives Retired Ice Cream Flavors With ‘Throwback Scoops’ Program
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A retired flavor is returning to the scoop line this week as Berkey Creamery launches a new program aimed at bringing some of its former favorites back to Penn State. The Creamery’s new “Throwback Scoops” program began Monday with the return of Golden Chocolate Pecan, a flavor that was last served in 2017. More retired…
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