November 2017
-
Lentz to Offer Final ‘A Christmas Carol’ Performances
—
by
For 40 years, Dr. Tony Lentz has worked to embody the attributes of the many characters in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” during his one-man performances of the story presented in churches, libraries, coffee shops and theaters from North Carolina to Maine to Colorado. The 40th series of performances in State College will be…
-
On Center: Appalachian Christmas
—
by
In a new holiday program, Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, explores the Celtic roots of Appalachian music. Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Celebration — featuring 11 instrumentalists, 16 chorus members, and two vocal soloists — follows the joys and sorrows of the
-
How the Next 50 Days Will Shape the Future of Penn State Football
in Columns, Community & Entertainment, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
Over the next 50 days, this is what is on a rather large plate for James Franklin and Penn State. Since Oct. 1, 2016, Penn State is 19-3 — with the three losses by a combined seven points. Pretty stunning. That’s quite a run that Franklin & Co. want to keep rolling.
-
Penn State Women’s Volleyball Wins Share of Big Ten Title
in Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com, Virtual—
by
Penn State women’s volleyball claimed a share of the Big Ten title Saturday night in Minneapolis thanks to a 3-1 road win over No. 8 Minnesota. The conference championship is the program’s 17th.
-
Penn State Hockey: Nittany Lions Drop Shootout to Michigan State
in Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Hockey, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com, Virtual—
by
Penn State men’s hockey (8-7-1, 3-4-1 Big Ten) tied the game late but fell to Michigan State in a shootout to close out the weekend series.
-
Penn State Football: Handing Out The Grades Following A 66-3 Win Over Maryland
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
Well, that was a football game that had a beginning a middle and end over the span of about 20 minutes. Penn State was only ever going to struggle if the Nittany Lions didn’t show up, little Maryland had shown all season or offered up on Saturday suggested that would change as Penn State cruised…
-
Local Ag Continues to Diversify, but Old Struggles Remain
—
by
While food trends continue to change for consumers, many of the same struggles remain for farmers in Centre County, and all those who support and depend upon them.
-
Holiday Spending Habits and Potential Pitfalls
in Business Columns, Columns, Community & Entertainment, Local News, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
Spending outside your means or creating debt will only create hardships and extra payments in the future. Many holiday shoppers open up credit cards thinking they will pay them off right away or make payments until next year and use those cards again. Then the bills begin to pile up in January and i
-
Penn State Football: Now It’s All About Staying Power
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
“I really believe that this is the beginning for us, we just continue to get better,” James Franklin said following Penn State’s win on Saturday. “That’s every aspect of the program. That’s the players, the coaches, the trainers the doctors. What we need to do is continue to build this program
-
Penn State 66, Maryland 3: Time Waits for No Man… Just Ask James Franklin
in Columns, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — Once the head coach-in-waiting at Maryland, James Franklin returned on Saturday to the stadium where had coached the home team 51 times, for game No. 52. It was his 52nd game as head coach of Penn State. You gotta love the symmetry.