April 2025
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Missing State College Man Found Dead
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A State College man who was reported missing earlier this week has been found dead, according to borough police. Stephen Shimmel was found deceased on Thursday, and police wrote in a media release on Friday morning that there is no evidence of foul play in his death. The 46-year-old had last been seen on Sunday…
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Report: Penn State Set to Host All-ACC Syracuse WR Trebor Pena
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The spring transfer portal window opened on Wednesday, and Penn State has already set in place a visit with a touted player in a position of need. Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena will visit the Nittany Lions on Friday, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported on Friday. The 6-foot, 185-pound Pena earned second-team All-ACC honors after…
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Centre County Middle Schoolers Shine at National Civics Bee Local Competition
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County partnered with the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host The National Civics Bee local competition on Tuesday, April 15, at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College. The competition was open to middle…
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Quiz: It Happened in Pennsylvania … or Did It? (The Answers May Surprise You)
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It’s no secret that Pennsylvania history is full of notable inventions, contributions to pop culture, and events with national and international significance. But how well do you know them?
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The People Who Represent You in D.C. and Harrisburg Are Allowed to Keep Their Calendars Secret
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This story originally appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events and more from the Spotlight PA State College bureau. Sign up at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. STATE COLLEGE — Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, multiple protests have been held outside U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson’s Bellefonte office. That includes a March…
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Penn State’s Cooper Cousins Playing at ‘Elite Level,’ Poised to Become Team’s Next Great Offensive Lineman
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Cooper Cousins has never taken the easy path. It’s not in his blood. His father was a prison guard, his mother an elementary school reading specialist. There’s a piece of each parent within Cousins’ makeup, a blend of attributes poised to lead him toward superstardom on Penn State’s offensive line. And his long-awaited moment is…
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‘Abandoning Our Soul Should Not Be an Option.’ Closing Campuses Isn’t the Only Answer to Meeting Penn State’s Challenges
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In recent days, the fate of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campus system has come to the fore. There is genuine concern regarding the future of these campuses, and it has sparked a period of uncertainty and trepidation. It is undeniable that Commonwealth Campus enrollment has declined over the last 10 to 15 years. Some of the…
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Benner Pike Walmart Plans Expansion for New Pickup Area
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Walmart is planning an expansion for one of its State College area stores to create a new pickup area for online orders. Plans for the Walmart Supercenter at 373 Benner Pike include a 3,440 foot addition on the north side of the building, next to the patio and garden center, for the online pickup and…
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Penn State President Delays Commonwealth Campus Closure Announcement to Mid-May
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Penn State will not make a final decision until mid-May on which of 12 Commonwealth Campuses will be closed, President Neeli Bendapudi told the university in an email on Thursday. Bendapudi originally planned to make an announcement before spring 2025 commencement, though that decision will seemingly be pushed back until at least the May 9…
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New Running Back Coach Drayton: Penn State Has That National Championship ‘Feel’
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I was talking national championships with Penn State’s new running back coach Stan Drayton on Tuesday evening, after the Nittany Lions’ practice in a small media scrum of four or five reporters in Holuba Hall. Drayton knows No. 1s. And when it comes to national titles, Drayton knows whereof he speaks. As a running back…