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Audavion Collins Is on a Special Run for Penn State Football. Let Us Count the Ways
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Penn State’s Audavion Collins, one of the top cornerbacks in college football, is on the run. Up the stat chart of top pass defenders in the nation. Against opposing defenses. For the Nittany Lions’ offense against Purdue. In the 40-yard dash. And up the NFL Draft board. And, in a good way, the unheralded transfer…
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Breaking Benjamin Heading to Bryce Jordan Center in 2027
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Breaking Benjamin will return to central Pennsylvania early next year for a concert at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. The Pennsylvania-born hard rock band is scheduled to perform Friday, Feb. 26, 2027, at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Starset, P.O.D and Filter will join the lineup as special guests. Tickets go on…
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Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel, Driving Drunk
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Police on Tuesday arrested a man accused of stealing a pickup truck from the parking lot of a State College hotel and driving it under the influence of alcohol. Carlos Gradiz, 18, took the vehicle after picking up keys that a guest had mistakenly left on the front desk at the Super 8 by Wyndham,…
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Penn State Defense Looks to Build on Strong Performance Against Purdue
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For much of conference play, the Penn State defense left something to be desired. While there were flashes or halves of strong play, a lack of pass rush and some late-game breakdowns left the Nittany Lions searching for a complete, cohesive performance. That narrative shifted under the lights of Beaver Stadium last Saturday, where Penn…
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Democrats Win the US House and Senate as Voters Deliver a Strong Rebuke to Trump and Republicans
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. Tuesday’s midterm elections laid bare voters’ deep frustrations over high prices, the Iran war and concerns over government corruption. Democrats routed their…
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Pulpit: Local Pastor Emerges as Stand-Up Comedian
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He’s a rarity, that’s for sure. A guy who’s equally at ease while preaching from the Bible in a church or delivering a punch line at a comedy club. That’s right, State College’s Jonathan Weibel is both an ordained pastor and a professional stand-up comedian. Appropriately enough, he jokes about his curious combination of professions. …
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Democrats Have Won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, Handing Shapiro a Powerful Trifecta
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Control of the executive and legislative branches gives Democrats the power to set the state’s policy agenda with few limitations.
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‘We’ll Grow From This.’ Lady Lions Head Coach Tanisha Wright Reflects on Opening Loss
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Monday’s season opener was a chance to celebrate Tanisha Wright’s return to her alma mater. Instead, a loss to Cleveland State left the new Lady Lions head coach discussing the growing pains of a new team and the work still needed.
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Incumbents Win Reelection in Centre County State House Races
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It was a clean sweep in Tuesday’s midterm election for incumbents seeking reelection to the three state House districts representing Centre County. Democrats Scott Conklin (77th District) and Paul Takac (82nd District) and Republican Kerry Benninghoff (171st District) will each return to the state Capitol for another two years. All three races were called by…
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Rep. Glenn Thompson Wins 10th Term in PA 15th Congressional District
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U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Howard, has won reelection for a 10th term, defeating Democratic challenger Ray Bilger for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The Associated Press called the race at 9:28 p.m. Thompson had 65.7% of the vote as of 10 p.m. Among Centre County voters, Bilger had 55.2% of the…
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