January 2026
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Penn State Adds First Class of 2028 Commitment From Deonte Flemings Jr.
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Penn State did secure a victory on Saturday after all. Hours after the men’s hockey team fell to Michigan State in overtime at Beaver Stadium, the football team landed a commitment from defensive back Deonte Flemings Jr., who was in attendance while on a visit to campus for the weekend. Flemings becomes the first class…
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Penn State Men’s Hockey Loses OT Heartbreaker to Michigan State at Beaver Stadium
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When head coach Guy Gadowsky oversaw Penn State’s move from a club team to a Division I program, he hoped to eventually see the team take the ice at Beaver Stadium. That came to fruition Saturday afternoon, when the Nittany Lions welcomed No. 2 Michigan State in front of a program-record 74,575 fans — the…
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Local Historia: The Buckshot War of 1838
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Centre County and its residents played a role in one of the most tumultuous political sagas in Pennsylvania history: the Buckshot War.
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Great PA News Quiz: A Pa. Firm’s Social Media Stake, AG’s AI Letter and Record-Setting Snow
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In this week’s news quiz: A senator calls for the DHS secretary’s removal, a former state representative urges Shapiro to “Get Stuff Done,” and a new law adds regulations aimed at protecting kids.
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Penn State Wrestling Takes Down Nebraska 26-12
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No. 1 Penn State wrestling got its toughest challenge of the season so far, but still won seven of 10 bouts to defeat No. 6 Nebraska 26-12 on Friday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions got technical falls from two top-ranked wrestlers, with Luke Lilledahl taking out Alan Koehler and Mitchell Mesenbrink…
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Tempers Flare as Penn State Men’s Hockey Falls to Michigan State Ahead of Beaver Stadium Game
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Some of the nation’s top hockey talent clashed when No. 5 Penn State hosted No. 2 Michigan State in Pegula Ice Arena on Friday night, setting the stage for the long-awaited Beaver Stadium game Saturday afternoon. Riding a seven-game winning streak, the Nittany Lions fell into an early deficit and couldn’t climb their way out,…
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Penn State Students, Clubs Aided Effort to Clear Beaver Stadium After Snowstorm Ahead of Historic Hockey Weekend
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Members of Penn State clubs and organizations worked with staff through the week to clear snow from Beaver Stadium after a major snowstorm hit State College on Sunday, preparing the venue for the Nittany Lion hockey teams to play inside the stadium for the first time on Friday and Saturday. Penn State Athletics enlisted students,…
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Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Benner Township State Prison
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Updated 2:31 p.m. Feb. 1. A 36-year-old inmate died after being found unresponsive in his cell at Benner Township state prison, the Department of Corrections reported on Friday. Investigators found evidence indicating that Ryan J. Paige, of Pike County, died by suicide, state police at Rockview wrote in an update on Sunday. Paige was found…
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Report: Penn State RB Nick Singleton Breaks Foot at Senior Bowl Practice
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A former Nittany Lion has been dealt an unfortunate blow. During Thursday’s practice for the upcoming Panini Senior Bowl, running back Nick Singleton broke his foot, according to a report by Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle. The annual postseason event was slated for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and offers players a last chance to…
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Man Found With Meth, Hundreds of Fentanyl Bags During Centre County Traffic Stop, Police Say
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A Clearfield County man was jailed on Wednesday after state police said they found him in possession of two pounds of methamphetamine and 337 bags of suspected fentanyl during a traffic stop in Centre County. Joseph F. Alvin Jr., 41, of DuBois, is charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to deliver, misdemeanor…