August 2025
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What to Know About Nevada Ahead of Penn State’s Season Opener
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Penn State kicks off its season on Saturday as a heavy favorite, welcoming Nevada to Beaver Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. start time. Head coach James Franklin said the Nittany Lions will use the first three games against the Wolf Pack, FIU and Villanova to test the team’s depth, rotating in backups and third-stringers, assuming…
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Murder Conviction Overturned, New Trial Ordered for Subu Vedam
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Updated 5:23 p.m. Aug. 28, 2025 with comment from Subramanyam Vedam’s niece and attorney. A Centre County judge on Thursday vacated the conviction of a State College man who has spent more than 40 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit. President Judge Jonathan Grine ruled that Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam…
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A Local Authority Wants to Buy a Troubled Centre County Water System. State Law May Stand in the Way
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Regulators can’t force Rock Spring Water Company to sell to the willing State College authority, even though it’s promising safe and affordable service.
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‘Good Food’ With Goot Essa
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What began as an effort to keep Amish families on the farm has grown into a business that ships cheeses, jams and more, all made in Happy Valley with local milk and produce.
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Penn State Football: James Franklin Talks Depth Pre-Nevada
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Three days before No. 2 Penn State’s season-opener against Nevada in a ready-to-go Beaver Stadium, coach James Franklin announced that Ethan Grunkenmeyer was his No. 2 quarterback behind Drew Allar — at least for the first game. But in his post-practice press conference, Franklin went in-depth about why the key backups at the other positions are…
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Judge Dismisses Former Penn State Trustee’s Lawsuit Over Board Bylaws
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A Centre County judge this week dismissed a former Penn State trustee’s lawsuit that claimed restrictions in the university’s board bylaws amounted to an unlawful “draconian gag order.” Judge Brian Marshall ruled that the Board of Trustees bylaws requiring trustees to publicly support majority decisions and restricting negative statements about the university’s governing body “represent…
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Penn State Names Backup Quarterback for Season Opener Against Nevada
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Penn State has made a decision on the QB2 battle, and just in time for its Week 1 clash against the visiting Nevada Wolfpack. On Wednesday night inside Holuba Hall, head coach James Franklin revealed redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer has overtaken redshirt sophomore Jaxon Smolik for the backup role, at least for the time being.…
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Observations from Penn State Football Practice Ahead of Season Opener
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Penn State is just days away from taking the field at Beaver Stadium to 100,000-plus roaring fans as a comfortable favorite over the visiting Nevada Wolfpack. But before that, members of the media were given a glimpse of Wednesday’s practice amid a beautiful day in State College with notes of fall in the air. Led…
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Shots With Limits for Some Kids and Adults
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children. The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such…
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Penn State QB Drew Allar Joins Ad Campaign for Travis Kelce’s New Clothing Line
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One day after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar joined the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on the advertising campaign for his new project with American Eagle called “Tru Kolors.” The clothing line is made to offer high-quality and vintage-style athletic wear featuring unique designs and colors that…