August 2024
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Did Penn State QB Drew Allar Turn a Corner in Dominant Win at West Virginia?
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Drew Allar extended his left arm and pushed back the head of the West Virginia linebacker running toward him. He picked up the first down and turned to the linebacker, yelling in his face before Penn State scored its final touchdown in a 34-12 season-opening victory on Saturday. There appears to be…
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Penn State Storms Past the Mountaineers: It Was That Kind of Day
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MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — Penn State’s football game here Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium started at 12:06 p.m. It was sunny. The winds were 6 mph from the southwest. It was 85 degrees. Did I say it was sunny? The game ended at 5:59. It was muggy, cloudy and all of 74 degrees. But Penn State…
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Harris and Trump Offer Starkly Different Visions on Climate Change and Energy
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WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Earth sizzled through a summer with four of the hottest days ever measured, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate while ensuring a reliable energy supply. But neither has provided many details on how they would get…
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Penn State Defeats West Virginia 34-12 in Lightning-Delayed Season Opener
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No. 8 Penn State used a balanced offensive attack with explosive plays and mostly stout defense to handle West Virginia 34-12 for a season-opening victory in Morgantown that was interrupted by a two hour, 19 minute lightning delay at halftime. The Nittany Lions had 10 plays of 15 yards or more, including four of more…
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Penn State’s Season Opener at West Virginia Suspended Due to Lightning
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UPDATE 4 p.m.: The game is scheduled to resume at 4:23 p.m. Original report: Penn State’s season opener against West Virginia has been suspended after a lightning strike was reported in the area. Fans were asked to evacuate the seating areas shortly after halftime, which the Nittany Lions entered with a 20-6 lead. Fans have…
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Penn State Tight End Out for Season Opener at West Virginia
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The Big Ten has released its availability report for Penn State’s season opener at West Virginia, and the Nittany Lions will be without one of its veteran offensive players. Khalil Dinkins, who’s played in a total of 22 games at tight end over the past two seasons, is out against the Mountaineers. James Franklin told…
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Rising Vaccine Exemptions in Pa. Schools Up Chance of Measles Outbreaks
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Vaccines help Pennsylvania school officials keep children safe from preventable diseases like tetanus and measles. But rising requests for exemptions to the shots are making this work fraught.
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Great PA News Quiz: Singled Out by Project 2025, Landing Biden’s Library and a Debate Dispute
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In this week’s news quiz: Project 2025, Little League World Series champs, a presidential debate dispute, and an early exit from the race for the White House.
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Former State College Psychologist Convicted of Child Rape
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A former State College psychologist who previously served a prison sentence for indecently assaulting two patients was convicted on Friday of sexually abusing a child over a period of eight years. After a three-day trial in Centre County Court, a jury found Richard S. Lenhart, 63, guilty on all charges, including felony counts of rape…
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Centre Volunteers in Medicine to Host Give Kids a Smile Day
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Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) will host Give Kids a Smile Day on Sept. 20. The free event is designed to provide essential dental care to low-income, uninsured children in the community. Services offered will include dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants and a follow-up care plan, ensuring that every child receives comprehensive dental attention. Appointments for Give Kids a…