October 2025
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Preview and Score Prediction for Penn State at Ohio State
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Coming out of its second bye week of the season, Penn State will face its toughest test yet on the road at Ohio State. The Nittany Lions will search for their first win over an AP No. 1 team since 1990, when interim head coach Terry Smith — then a wide receiver — scored a…
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Centre Region Parks and Rec Hosts 2025 Halloween Parade in State College
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Centre Region Parks and Recreation hosted its 77th annual Halloween Costume Parade on Wednesday evening, stepping off at 7 p.m. on South Fraser Street in State College Kids and grownups in their best costumes gathered with families and friends as the community celebrated the holiday. The procession made its way to Memorial Field, where judges…
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What Players, Coaches and the Numbers Are Saying About Penn State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles
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Penn State’s game at Ohio State on Saturday in The Horseshoe will be a homecoming of sorts for Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who was hired away from the Buckeyes back in January. But, we probably won’t be seeing a TV adaption of it on the Hallmark Channel any time soon. As the Buckeyes’…
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Local Historia: Murder by James Munks, Part 2
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Crime, confession, execution and resurrection in the early 1800s.
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Two Centre County Women Publish First in New Children’s Book Series
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. A new children’s book written and illustrated by two Centre County women is shining a light on the beauty of community and the everyday magic of small town living. “Ellie Mae Explores: Hometown,” written by Bellefonte-based author Ellen Matis and illustrated by State College artist Angie…
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Terry Smith Discusses Penn State’s Preparation for Ohio State, Effort Level and More
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Following Penn State’s practice on Wednesday, interim head coach Terry Smith met with the media inside Holuba Hall to provide updates ahead of the Nittany Lions’ matchup at Ohio State. Smith spoke about the team’s intensity level throughout the buildup to Saturday, their mentality at this point in the season given high levels of adversity…
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Observations From Penn State Football Practice Before Ohio State Game
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Though the matchup has lost some of its luster, Penn State is set to face No. 1 Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday out of a bye week. On Wednesday, the media was given a brief view nto practice as the Nittany Lions prepared for their most difficult opponent to date. Here’s what went down.…
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Undine Fire Company Plans Permanent Helipad in Bellefonte Honoring Late EMS Leader
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Undine Fire Company plans to construct a helipad on its grounds in Bellefonte to serve as a permanent resource for medical helicopters responding to emergencies and a tribute to a late EMS leader. With the goal of improving safety, access and response times, the fire company has dedicated a portion of land near Lambert Hall…
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Why Tracking Spending in This Year’s Critical Pa. Supreme Court Retention Races Is So Difficult
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Blame it on a mix of lagging reporting, weakly enforced rules and a campaign finance system that requires little transparency.
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Centre County Commissioners, State College School Board Call on Lawmakers to End State Budget Impasse
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Centre County’s Board of Commissioners and the State College Area School Board this week each urged lawmakers to pass a state budget as an impasse now reaching its fourth month takes a toll on local governments and agencies throughout the commonwealth. While Centre County has not had to cut services or furlough any of its…