March 2025
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Starocci and Mesenbrink Win National Titles, Penn State Sets Team Scoring Record at NCAA Wrestling Championships
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After already securing the team crown, Penn State wrestling won two individual national titles and the Nittany Lions set a team points record on Saturday night at the 2025 NCAA Championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Carter Starocci made history by becoming the first wrestler to win five national titles, defeating Parker Keckeisen…
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Penn State Wrestling Clinches 4th Straight NCAA Team Championship
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Penn State wrestling clinched its fourth consecutive national team title on Saturday morning at the 2025 NCAA Championships in Philadelphia. The Nittany Lions secured the program’s 13th national championship nearly eight hours before the finals when Shayne Van Ness pinned Ethan Stiles of Oregon State in the first period of the 149 pound consolation semifinals.…
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Great PA News Quiz: State House Control, a Pipeline Investigation and Drastic Deer Measures
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In this week’s news quiz: A special election for state House control, a pipeline under investigation, another try for an official state candy and drastic deer measures.
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Iftar Brings Together State College Community Members During Ramadan
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An annual Ramadan iftar hosted by the One Hand Foundation and Islamic Society of Central Pennsylvania brought together community leaders, officials and residents for an evening of reflection, cultural exchange and sharing. Amid traditional lanterns and Ramadan-inspired decor, the event on Wednesday at the State College Municipal Building included prayer, speeches and a communal meal…
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Penn State Wrestling Sends 3 to NCAA Finals, Ties Record With 10 All-Americans
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Three Penn State wrestlers advanced to the finals and the Nittany Lions maintained their lead atop the team standing while tying the record for most All-Americans in a single season on Friday night at the NCAA Championships in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Mitchell Mesenbrink, Carter Starocci and Josh Barr will each compete for national titles…
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New Town Pride Gift Shop Celebrates State College and Pennsylvania
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Updated 5:05 p.m. March 23. A new shop set to open in downtown State College will offer a curated selection of items highlighting the local community and Pennsylvania. Town Pride State College is scheduled to open on April 5 at 240 E. Calder Way. The store will offer “high-quality, locally-inspired” apparel such as custom-designed sweaters,…
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Rabid Fox Found in Bellefonte Area
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that a rabid fox was found in the Bellefonte area this week and urged anyone who may have been bitten or scratched by the animal to contact health providers. The fox was discovered on Wednesday in the area of 100 Hertzler Drive in Spring Township, according to DOH, which…
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3 Frats Form Independent State College Interfraternity Council
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Three Penn State student fraternities — Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Chi and Pi Kappa Alpha — have joined together to establish the State College Interfraternity Council (SCIFC), a newly formed organization announced Friday morning. The three fraternities are no longer affiliated with Penn State as recognized organizations, and the SCIFC won’t affiliate with the university,…
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Opening Date Pushed Back for Buffalo Wild Wings in Downtown State College
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After a slight delay, Buffalo Wild Wings’ new downtown State College location will soon open its doors. The restaurant chain’s location at 134 S. Garner St., on the lower level of The Maxxen, was originally scheduled to open on March 17, but will now begin welcoming customers at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Rick…
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Customers of Struggling Rock Spring Water Company May See New Investments as Temporary Takeover Begins
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The Public Utility Commission has directed Pennsylvania American to take temporary control of Rock Spring Water Company in rural Centre County.