March 2025
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2nd Alarm Fire Destroys Garage in Halfmoon Township
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Fire companies from four counties responded to a second alarm blaze that destroyed a large garage and several vehicles on Thursday in Halfmoon Township. Port Matilda Fire Company was dispatched to the 200 block of Smith Road at about 5:10 p.m. and found the garage behind a home on fire with an active power pole…
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Healthy Kids Day to Offer Family Fun at State College YMCA
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YMCA of Centre County will host its annual Healthy Kids Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the State College YMCA. Free and open to the community, the event aims to set kids up for a healthy start to summer. It will feature activities such a Wibit aquatic obstacle course, Wii bowling tournament,…
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Lawmakers Share Policy, Issues Updates at CBICC’s Legislative Breakfast
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Local lawmakers joined business leaders for a fireside chat at the Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County’s Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, March 20, discussing state and federal policies that impact the region.
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Penn State Pro Day Preview: NFL Draft Projections and Nittany Lions to Watch
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Abdul Carter was expected to command the attention of Penn State’s Pro Day on Friday. Instead, with Carter medically sidelined, that focus will shift toward a vast contingent of Nittany Lions, many of whom were snubbed invites to February’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Tyler Warren, the reigning Mackey Award winner for the nation’s top…
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Happy Valley Animation Festival Returns to Penn State for 5th Year
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The Happy Valley Animation Festival returns Penn State for its fifth year, bringing an international showcase of animated works to venues across campus.
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Jay Vonada Leads ‘Jazz at 1855’ at the Nittany Lion Inn
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Every Thursday and Saturday at The Nittany Lion Inn, trombonist Jay T. Vonada performs live from 5 to 7 p.m. for “Jazz at 1855.” His performances feature spectacular jazz, keeping guests entertained while they enjoy their meals and stay at the Inn. Inside the hotel lies the Lionne Restaurant & 1855 Lounge, where guests and…
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Penn State Edge Rusher, Potential Top NFL Draft Pick Abdul Carter Will Not Work Out at Pro Day
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Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, who has the potential to become the Nittany Lions’ first No. 1 overall NFL Draft selection since 2000, will not work out at the team’s Pro Day on Friday, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. Carter is “still finishing up rehab on the shoulder injury”…
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Penn State Assistant Frank Leonard Retiring From Football, No Longer With Program
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Penn State associate offensive line coach Frank Leonard is retiring from football after a 43-year career in the profession, a team spokesperson confirmed to StateCollege.com on Thursday. On3’s Blue-White Illustrated was the first to report that Leonard was no longer with the program. Leonard joined the Nittany Lions in 2022, and worked closely with offensive…
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Penn State Transfer WRs Devonte Ross, Kyron Hudson Under the Microscope in Spring Practice
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Devonte Ross shot out of a cannon. By the time the ball was in his hands, he’d created about five feet of separation from his opposing cornerback. Kyron Hudson followed Ross on the opposite side of the field. “OK, Kyron!” a coach blurted out as Hudson ran a sharp route. On Tuesday, the first day…
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Medical Marijuana Oversight Bill Advances After Spotlight PA Investigations Reveal Doctor Concerns
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A bipartisan bill to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program cleared the state House after Spotlight PA investigations revealed concerns about doctor practices and patient care.