August 2019
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BRGR Sets Opening Date for Downtown State College Location
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A new restaurant is almost ready to open in the former Citizens Bank building at 122 W. College Ave.
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Former Penn State Football Team Doctor Claims Franklin Tried to Interfere with Medical Decisions
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A former Penn State football team physician alleges in a new lawsuit that he was relieved of his duties after reporting that Coach James Franklin attempted to influence and interfere with decisions about medically clearing players to return to action.
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Bike-Share Program Being Tested in State College
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The bike-share program on the Penn State campus has been rolling since 2017, and now in the final year of its contract with Zagster, it is adding a one-year trial station to drop off and pick up bikes across from the front of the State College Municipal Building at 243 S. Allen St.
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Letter: Rural Broadband Is Needed for Farmers to Prosper
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The big stumbling block to achieve prosperity is the lack of broadband internet. Broadband is more and more a necessity in business, and lack of it cuts our farmers from needed investment.
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Letter: Remarks Are More Than Just ‘Trump Being Trump’
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Trump’s words: ‘Any Jewish person who votes for a Democrat is guilty of ignorance or great disloyalty.’ Superficially this might seem just like Trump being Trump and not taken seriously. However, as a Jew I find this to be exceptionally worrisome.
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Penn State Football: ’Twas The Week of Idaho
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A modern-day adaption: James Franklin’s young team was nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of 50-point blowouts danced in their heads…
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Letter: Protect Spring Township’s Rural Character and Reject Rezoning
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The proposed expansion of the Amberleigh development was “discussed” at the Aug. 5 hearing with the Spring Township Board of Supervisors meeting, but the discussion seemed to focus on what Amberleigh wants to do on the property. This is clearly putting the cart before the horse.
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Centre County Puts Spotlight on Addiction, Recovery
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Looking to continue to raise awareness about drug addiction and help those who need treatment, Centre County proclaimed Aug. 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month.
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Name Eight Captains Ahead Of Week 1
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Penn State football officially announced its captains for the 2019 season Saturday afternoon, as voted upon by the program’s coaches and players.
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Lady Lions Release Full 2019-2020 Schedule
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Penn State women’s basketball completed its 2019-2020 schedule this weekend when the Big Ten officially released its full slate of conference match-ups.