March 2019
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Moore Steps in as Bellefonte AD
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The Bellefonte Area School District has named Deb Moore as athletic director. Moore has been with the district for more than 20 years and had previously held the position of assistant AD. Now she is set to run the athletic department.
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Penn State Wrestling: 5 Nittany Lions Headed to NCAA Finals
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PITTSBURGH — The semifinals and blood round of the NCAA Championship on Friday night were more of the same for Penn State wrestling. The Nittany Lions went 6-2 in the session and opened up a big lead in the team race.
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Penn State Hockey: Larsson Elite At The Dot, But A Bigger Dream Lies Ahead
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Ludvig Larsson has lost a lot of hockey games. He has lost so many in his collegiate career that they blend into a messy portrait of frustration and disappointment. Three years at Merrimack, never winning more than eight games in a season. It’s something that wears on you. For all of the pop-culture…
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Penn State Wrestling Advances Six to Semifinals At NCAA Championships
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After a few hiccups on Thursday night, Penn State wrestling returned to full strength on Day Three of the NCAA Championships, going 6-0 in the quarterfinals and keeping one more alive in the consolation bracket. The team is guaranteed to finish with at least six All-Americans.
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Quest For Wins Coupled With Quest For Leaders
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There is an argument to be made that Trace McSorley’s physical abilities will be the easiest of his attributes for Penn State to replicate moving forward. Tommy Stevens and Sean Clifford both seem capable passers with tools equal to, if not slightly better than, their predecessor’s. How they play in the moment is really…
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Coroner: Osagie Died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds
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The 29-year-old man who was shot and killed by State College police on Wednesday died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers.
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New Zealand Tragedy Hits Home for Local Muslims
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Members of the Islamic Society of Central Pennsylvania are among those mourning the loss of fellow Muslims in the New Zealand mosque attacks last week, and say they hope to encourage peace in people of all faiths.
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Vigil Pays Tribute to Man Who Was Fatally Shot by State College Police
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Community groups gathered Thursday night at the Allen Street Gates to honor the life of Osaze Osagie. The 29-year-old was shot and killed by State College police on Wednesday as officers attempted to serve to a mental health warrant.
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Super Fair Shares Community Resources
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One hundred agencies and organizations will be represented from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the mall, making the Super Fair a one-stop event for people to find all the information they need about local community resources.
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The Avid Gardener: Escape to the Orchid Show
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The Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society will hold its 54th annual Orchid Show at Penn State’s Snider Ag Arena this Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This promises to be an ideal escape for the first weekend of spring with tropical colors in abundance.