December 2025
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Penn State Trustees Lost Access to Board’s File-Sharing Service After Spotlight PA Records Request
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As Penn State fights public disclosure of board documents, at least two trustees do not have access to the board’s file-sharing service.
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Penn State-Clemson Pinstripe Bowl Preview and Score Prediction
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Just as everyone predicted in the preseason, Penn State and Clemson will battle in one of the nation’s most prestigious postseason bowl games — the Pinstripe Bowl. Both teams are coming off disappointing seasons filled with underwhelming results and key injuries, and each has its share of opt outs. Still, the two will do battle…
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Hook: Remember the Jacob Ghaners of Your World
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We’ve lived in Ferguson Township on the west side of Happy Valley for over a decade, which means that I’ve driven West College Avenue to get home many times over the years. It also means that I’m very excited about the construction of the new Rutter’s at the corner of Blue Course Drive and West…
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Centre Foundation Awards $183K in Field-of-Interest Grants to Community Programs Across Centre County
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Centre Foundation has awarded $183,130 in Field-of-Interest (FOI) grants to 41 local programs and projects, funded by 22 donor-established endowments that support specific causes, populations and geographic areas throughout Centre County and surrounding regions. Each September, eligible nonprofits are invited to apply for funding from these endowed funds. Volunteer committees carefully review all applications to ensure that each grant aligns…
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Mount Nittany Medical Center Reveals Most Popular Baby Names of 2025
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One of last year’s top names for babies born in Centre County continued to be popular in 2025, while a host of new entries made the lists for both boys and girls, according to Mount Nittany Medical Center. More than 1,300 babies were delivered this year at the State College area hospital, and on Wednesday,…
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Centre County Prison Board Advances Rec Proposal
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This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BENNER TOWNSHIP — The Centre County Prison Board on Dec. 11 advanced a long-debated outdoor recreation proposal to the Centre County Commissioners. At the same meeting, the board took no immediate action on a proposal to limit public access to meetings via Zoom. Regarding the long-running…
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Penn State CB A.J. Harris to Enter Transfer Portal
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Penn State’s defensive depth continues to dwindle in the buildup to the Pinstripe Bowl. On Monday, cornerback A.J. Harris’ profile was removed from the team’s online roster, with multiple reports saying he intends to enter the transfer portal next month. He becomes the fifth Nittany Lion with intent to transfer, joining tight end Joey Schlaffer,…
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Expanding Broadband in Rural Pa. Was Complicated by Rule Changes and Uncertainty in 2025
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It’s been a year of sweeping and controversial changes for a huge federal broadband initiative.
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Last of Centre County’s Commemorative Liberty Bells Unveiled Ahead of America 250 Celebration
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Community members joined state and local officials in Bellefonte on Friday night to unveil the last of four commemorative bells in Centre County that are part of the celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday in 2026. The 3-foot-by-3-foot fiberglass bell designed by local artists Holly Foy and James Farrah depicts images from the area’s…
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Penn State Wrestling Sets NCAA Division I Record for Consecutive Dual Meet Wins
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Add another historic achievement to Cael Sanderson’s tenure as Penn State wrestling coach. The Nittany Lions won their 77th consecutive dual meet with a 42-0 victory over Stanford on Saturday night, eclipsing the previous NCAA Division I record of 76 set by Oklahoma State from 1937-51. Wrestling at the Journeymen Duals in Nashville, Penn State…