April 2021
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Part of South Burrowes Street to Be Closed on Tuesday
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A downtown State College road will be closed for one day next week. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday South Burrowes Street will be closed between West Calder Way and West Beaver Avenue while Stitzer Crane Service Inc. sets up a crane for work on Penn State’s new six-story building that is replacing the…
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State High Class of ‘70: Who Else Would Celebrate a 51st Reunion?
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You might find it all rather confusing, but we don’t. We, the State College High School Class of 1970, are holding our 50-year reunion this spring—51 years after we graduated. And though we’re celebrating our high school experience, we’ll hold our major gatherings at a Penn State facility. But, hey, we’re OK with a little…
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Penn State Basketball: Sharpshooter Jaheam Cornwall Joins Nittany Lions
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Micah Shrewsberry has picked up his first commit through the NCAA transfer portal on Friday morning as former Gardner-Webb guard Jaheam Cornwall announced via Instagram Friday morning that he is “110% committed” to Penn State men’s basketball. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for giving me the ability to play the game…
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Saint Joe’s Softball Team Gets First Win in Program History
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The Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy softball team made history on a cold and windy Thursday afternoon in Loganton. The Wolfpack came from behind in the seventh inning to defeat Sugar Valley Rural Charter School 12-10 for the Boalsburg school’s first softball program win. Though the team was set to play its inaugural season in 2020,…
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Centre County Adds 33 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 4,188
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Centre County reported 33 new COVID-19 cases on Friday to bring its total to 15,992, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 4,188 positives for a statewide total of 1,126,850. The county also had 122 additional negative test results, increasing its total to 67,219. Across Pennsylvania, there were 10,735 new negatives for a…
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State College Neighborhood Rallies to Save Park from Development
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A group of residents are rallying behind a small park in State College after a developer announced plans to construct a four-story affordable housing development that would encroach upon it.
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Marine Veteran, Centre Safe Volunteer Recognized with Penn State Outstanding Adult Student Award
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Chioma Okoroafor is passionate about making a difference in this world through her work with veterans, survivors of abuse, advocacy for healthcare in underserved communities and climate justice. Her steadfast dedication to pursuing her purpose is among the reasons why she is the recipient of Penn State’s 2021 Outstanding Adult Student Award. Okoroafor is a…
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Police Release Video of ‘Persons of Interest’ in MLK Plaza Vandalism; Increase Reward
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State College police on Thursday released surveillance video footage of the “persons of interest” being sought in connection with the vandalism of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza mural on South Fraser Street last week. A reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible also has been increased from…
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Penn State Football: King Hopeful to Join Growing List of Freshmen Under Franklin to Make Immediate Impact
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Hype is one thing, but as Kalen King pulled down two interceptions during last weekend’s scrimmage and was the topic of conversation during weekly media sessions weeks on end all spring, the freshman corner is doing his best to live up to it. And so far so good. “He is physically ready,” Penn State coach…
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Community Members Gather for Earth Day Climate Strike
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Dozens of Penn State students and State College community members gathered on Thursday afternoon outside Old Main to call on the university and government leaders to take action against climate change and support sustainability efforts. The Earth Day strike, organized by Penn State Climate Action, Penn State Eco Action and Sunrise State College, began at noon…