April 2025
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For Geocachers, the Hunt Itself Is Part of the Treasure
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The Happy Valley GeoTour is an interactive experience that aims to get participants outside and exploring the sights and sounds the area has to offer.
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Central Pennsylvania Native Plant Festival and Sale Returns to Millbrook Marsh
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The festival will include more than 275 species of native plants available for purchase, informational presentations, educational tables, locally prepared food and live music.
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George Etzweiler, Legend of the Mountains
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George Etzweiler was an inspiration for us all, taking life one step at a time.
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Chasing Health vs. Thinness: Why Weight Loss Doesn’t Always Make You Healthier
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Today I want to share a story that might sound familiar. For so many years, springtime meant one thing: panic. As soon as the weather warmed up, I started to feel the pressure. Shorts, tank tops and swimsuits were right around the corner — and that meant it was time to shrink, restrict and try…
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The Biggest Gain in Penn State’s Passing Game on Blue-White Weekend? Getting Trebor Pena
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The most conspicuous thing missing from the Blue-White Game on Saturday was the upper deck of the west side of Beaver Stadium. Entering Saturday, there was another hole: At wide receiver, despite the winter addition of transfers Devonte Ross (Troy) and Kyron Hudson (USC). Even Penn State AD Pat Kraft publicly acknowledged that James Franklin’s…
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Penn State’s James Franklin: ‘We’re Going to Look at the Portal’ for Linebacker Help
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James Franklin cut to the chase after Penn State’s final spring practice on Saturday. He’s looking for help at linebacker. The unit is thin on depth after the departure of Ta’Mere Robinson, who transferred to USC last week, and stability is needed ahead of a season with national championship expectations. There’s no room for holes…
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Penn State’s Kobe King Picked by Minnesota Vikings in 2025 NFL Draft’s Sixth Round
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It’s difficult to describe just how essential Kobe King was to Penn State’s defense last season. He was the middle linebacker, the quarterback of the defense who manned the microphone in the first year of in-helmet communication. He’s now likely to bring his leadership qualities to next level, having been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings…
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Penn State’s Jaylen Reed Picked by Houston Texans in 2025 NFL Draft’s Sixth Round
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Jaylen Reed was forced to make a positional adjustment following Kevin Winston Jr.’s season-ending injury, moving from nickel back to his traditional safety spot. He thrived despite the change, keeping Penn State’s defensive secondary intact. On Saturday, Reed’s diligence paid off as he was selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 187 overall pick…
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Penn State Lands All-ACC Syracuse Transfer WR Trebor Pena
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Penn State has struck transfer portal gold at a major position of need. Trebor Pena, who led Syracuse with 84 receptions for 941 yards and nine touchdowns en route to a second-team All-ACC selection last season, has committed to the Nittany Lions, On3’s Hayes Fawcett first reported on Saturday and Pena confirmed a short time…