August 2024
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Penn State Has Pair of Front-Runners in Placekicking Competition
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Sander Sahaydak had a golden opportunity. The months of competition had seemingly paid off as he entered last year’s season opener as Penn State’s priority placekicker. Then he attempted two field goals and missed them both. He didn’t attempt another in 2023. Now in another preseason battle, Sahaydak is once again a front-runner for the…
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Trump Assassination Attempt Shows Long-Standing Flaws in Secret Service Protections
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A Spotlight PA, ProPublica and Butler Eagle investigation found the process for securing campaign events was susceptible to attack for years.
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The Time Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki’s Offense Scored 55 Points at West Virginia
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With Penn State’s 2024 season-opener on the road at West Virginia less than two weeks away, it’s time to look at how new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s Nittany Lion offense might fare against the Mountaineers. And to do that, let’s look at what Coach K’s offense has already done in a hostile road contest in…
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Hublersburg Inn: A Calm, Cozy and Reassuring Respite
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So… how does everyone feel about living in a battleground state? According to most news media, there are seven “swing” states that will decide the presidential election in less than three months:: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin and, you guessed it, good ole Pennsylvania. A Wall Street Journal article published last Thursday reported,…
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Recovering From a Stroke Is Hard and Isolating Work. Stroke Camps Give Survivors and Caretakers a Break
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At stroke camps, staff and volunteers help participants find community and reprieve during recovery. Survivors and their caregivers alike attend.
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Borough Council Resolution Declares State College a Transgender Sanctuary City
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Borough Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution declaring State College a sanctuary city for transgender people with protections for those who seek gender-affirming care, including transgender and non-binary youth and their families who flee other states. The resolution — which was initially proposed by the Centre County DSA and recommended for approval by the…
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College Township Seeking Payment of Sinkhole Repair Costs, Enforcement Penalties from Nittany Mall Owner
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College Township plans to use legal remedies if necessary to recover more than $150,000 to fix a sinkhole at the Nittany Mall after the property owner stopped repair work earlier this year. The township council voted on Thursday to approve the low bid of $153,490 by HRI Inc. to repair what Assistant Township Engineer Jere…
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Penn State DE Abdul Carter Named AP Preseason All-American
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Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has been named among the nation’s best. Carter was selected to the Associated Press preseason All-American second team on Monday, high praise for the junior pass rusher after switching his position from linebacker. He is was one of eight Big Ten players selected. Carter was a first-team All-Big Ten…
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Penn Highlands Community College Celebrates Opening of Centre County Location
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Centre County’s new community college is ready to welcome students. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College leaders and local officials gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of the college’s new location at the Match Factory building in Bellefonte. Steve Nunez, Penn Highlands president, said the college’s first Centre County location has been several years in the making.…
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Penn State Football Gearing for 8-Man Offensive Line Rotation
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James Franklin has more than enough options at offensive line. In fact, Penn State could play at least eight different linemen in its Aug. 31 season opener at West Virginia. And that’s not to say the front-end talent isn’t there. It is. But that the depth is so strong there may not be a need…