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Volunteers Clean Veterans’ Graves as Part of Military Appreciation Week
Concert Salutes Veterans in Centre County
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Public Hearing Held on CATA Bus Changes
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Big Dean’s Hot Chicken to Close in Downtown State College as Owners Plan ‘New Concept’
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Downtown State College soon will have one fewer place for chicken tenders. Big Dean’s Hot Chicken, 208 W. College Ave., will close on Nov. 25 after five years in business, according to signs inside the restaurant thanking customers for their patronage. The signs encouraged customers to “visit Dean’s staff down the street at Snap Custom…
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‘A Dream Come True’: How WR Chase Sowell Found Stability at Penn State
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In modern college football, careers rarely follow a straight line. Navigating the unpredictability of the transfer portal, coaching changes and shifting financial options creates twists and turns along the road. For Penn State wide receiver Chase Sowell, that journey has taken him across the map, including stops along the East Coast, the Rockies and the…
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Citizens Bank to Close Downtown State College Branch in Early 2027
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A national bank’s downtown State College branch is set to close its doors in 2027. Citizens Bank’s location at 214 E. College Ave. will officially close on Feb. 10, according to a letter recently sent to customers. Erica Weinschenk, vice president of communications for the bank, said there will be no changes to its operating…
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Penn State World Campus Earns No. 1 Rankings for Veterans
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Penn State World Campus was named Pennsylvania’s top institution for veterans and service members for a third consecutive year. The recognition comes from Military Times’ 2026 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings, released Nov. 9. World Campus also ranked No. 1 among institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region, up from third in 2025, and ranked No. 19…
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What Happens to Penn State in the Third Quarter? Matt Campbell: ‘Mental Relapse’
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The first step is admitting you have a problem. And this week, coach Matt Campbell acknowledged his Penn State football team has a Big Ten Third Quarter Problem. It is a big small-point problem that has, in fact, been a major contributor to the Nittany Lions’ 2-4 record in conference play in 2026. Penn State,…
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Penn State Wrestling’s Marcus Blaze to Bump Up to 141 Pounds
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Penn State wrestling’s Marcus Blaze will move up to 141 pounds for the 2026-27 season, head coach Cael Sanderson revealed Tuesday. Sanderson said the coaching staff thought the move would benefit Blaze and the entire team. Sanderson also said the move was partly to plan ahead for the Olympics, where Blaze would likely wrestle at…
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Braeden Davis No Longer Listed on Penn State Wrestling Roster
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Braeden Davis was not listed on Penn State wrestling’s initial 2026-27 roster, which was revealed Wednesday after a long delay. Davis, who competed at 141 pounds for the Nittany Lions in 2025-26, was not mentioned as a potential option at either 133 or 141 pounds by head coach Cael Sanderson on Tuesday. Sanderson was asked…
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Customers Who Shop for Energy Suppliers Pay More. Regulators Disagree on What the Numbers Mean
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Commissioners approved new limits on a receivables program while ordering further study of supplier contract renewal rules statewide.
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Frank: When It Sounds Too Good to Be True…
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We newsies are supposed to be skeptical. “If your mother says she loves you,” we say, “check it out.” My problem is, my Jewish mother doted on me so much – baby of the family, only son, etc. – that my default is to take everyone at their word. Proof of my gullibility: I was…
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In Split Vote, Centre County Commissioners Renew $5 Fee for Local Use on Vehicle Registrations
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The additional $5 fee on vehicle registrations in Centre County used to support local road and bridge projects will continue for at least another five years. Centre County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 2-1 to approve an ordinance renewing the fee for local use for all vehicles that are not already exempt state registration.…
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