February 2025
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Penn State QB Drew Allar ‘Hungry’ and Motivated Following Orange Bowl Interception, Teammates Say
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There’s a certain skepticism that revolves around Drew Allar. The highly-touted future NFL Draft prospect has the attributes, but there’s a sour taste that remains from Allar’s Orange Bowl interception that set Notre Dame up for a trip to the national championship. With one final year of eligibility, Allar’s success has become synonymous with that…
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Crispell Named New SCASD Athletic Director
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State College Area School District is turning to a familiar face to be its next athletic director. The school board on Monday approved Loren Crispell, who has been assistant athletic director since 2017, to succeed the retiring Chris Weakland in leading the district’s athletic department. Weakland is retiring in June after eight years as athletic…
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More Teens, Young Adults Are Balancing Caregiving and Growing Up. It Can Be a Struggle
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A British study found young caregivers experienced a dip in life satisfaction around the time they began providing care. One of the researchers discusses the unique challenges these young people face.
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Pa. Primary Election 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Running for Local Public Office
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The nomination petition period opens Feb. 18 for Pennsylvania’s 2025 municipal primary election. Races on the ballot include school boards, township supervisors, borough council members and more.
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NCAA Should Live Up to Its Mission and Increase Athletic Opportunities
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Here’s what I’m sure is a news flash to you: Happy Valley is a sports-oriented town. We are home to the second-largest stadium in the country by capacity. And the third-largest indoor arena in the state by capacity, behind those in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All while State College is only the 24th-largest “city” in Pennsylvania,…
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Ailing Pa. Woman Died After Months of Pleas for Help, a Victim of a Safety Net in Tatters
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Aging officials in Philadelphia took months to get Luen Ng help before she was killed. She’s one of 1,511 older adults who died in the state in 2023 with open abuse and neglect investigations.
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Arts Festival Accepting Entries for Images 2025 Exhibition
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued a call for entries for its juried fine art exhibition, Images 2025. The exhibition will run from July 1-31 at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St. Artists 16 and older whose primary residence is in Pennsylvania can submit applications for entry until May 9 at…
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THON Returns for 53rd Year This Weekend. Here’s What to Know
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THON Weekend 2025 will take place Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 23, marking the culmination of year-round efforts of 16,500 student volunteers to raise funds and provide emotional support for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Now in its 53rd year, the Penn State student-run philanthropy has raised more than $236 million for the…
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Brandt Running for College Township Council
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A current State College Area School Board member will seek election to College Township Council this year. Democrat Gretchen Brandt, a 20-year resident of College Township, announced on Monday that she will run for one of the two council seats up for election in 2025. “I look forward to advocating for sustainable practices and fiscal…
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