January 2026
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6 Penn State Wrestlers No. 1 in Latest InterMat Rankings
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Penn State wrestlers sit atop the rankings for six of 10 weight classes and every Nittany Lion starter is in the top of 12 of the new InterMat rankings released on Tuesday. Luke Lilledahl and Rocco Welsh are the latest Nittany Lions to ascend to No. 1 in their weight classes after impressive wins over…
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Guy Gadowsky Previews Penn State Men’s Hockey Series at No. 5 Wisconsin, Gives Injury Updates
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Following a sweep over Notre Dame and riding a five-game winning streak, Penn State men’s hockey head coach Guy Gadowsky met with the media on Tuesday afternoon inside Pegula Ice Arena. Gadowsky previewed an upcoming series that will pit the No. 8 Nittany Lions (16-6, 8-4 Big Ten) against No. 5 Wisconsin (15-5-2, 8-4 Big…
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CATA to Offer Shuttle Service for Penn State Men’s Hockey Game at Beaver Stadium
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The Centre Area Transportation Authority will offer game day shuttle service for the Penn State men’s hockey team’s first game at Beaver Stadium on Jan. 31. Shuttle service from the Hills Plaza on South Atherton Street will begin at 10 a.m. ahead of the Nittany Lions’ 1 p.m. puck drop against Michigan State. The shuttle…
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Witches Rallye Raises $1,500 for Jana Marie Foundation
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The Central PA Region chapter of the Sports Car Club of America raised $1,500 for Jana Marie Foundation and collected 230 pounds of food for the Faith Centre Food Bank in Bellefonte at its annual charity road rally. The 56th annual Witches Rallye held on Nov. 1 welcomed 29 teams that embarked on a driving…
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Penn State Roommates Accused of Making Social Media Threat to Disrupt Final Exam
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Two Penn State students are facing charges for what police say was a false threat intended to disrupt a final exam in December at a University Park classroom building. Madeline C. Steczkowski, 18, of Connecticut, is accused of using the location-based social media app Yik Yak on Dec. 16 to claim there was a bomb…
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Centre LGBT+ Seeks Sponsors for State College Pride 2026
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Centre LGBT+ has announced its call for sponsors for State College Pride 2026. The annual event celebrating community and advocating for LGBT+ rights is set for June 13, starting with a parade at 10 a.m. followed immediately by a festival. Now in its sixth year, State College Pride is expected to draw more than 7,000…
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State College Receives $725K More in State Funds for Calder Way Improvements
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State College Borough will receive $725,202 in new state grants for pedestrian and infrastructure improvements as part of its ongoing Calder Way project, state Reps. Scott Conklin, D-Rush Township, and Paul Takac, D-College Township, said on Thursday. The money is part of more than $3.1 million awarded Tuesday to House District 77 and 82 municipalities…
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Hook: After Southern Dominance, Why Northern Schools Are on Top of College Football
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For the majority of the 21st century, the south has ruled major college football. With the exception of Ohio State in ‘02 and ‘14, up until 2023, the northernmost school to win a national championship this century was Oklahoma in 2000. As a geographical comparison for those of us in the east, Norman, Oklahoma –…
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Broadband Expansion on Hold as Feds Miss Self-Imposed Deadline to Review Pa.’s Spending Plan
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The delay comes after the Trump administration changed the rules for the program, forcing states to adjust on the fly.
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Melissa Smith: Mapping Happy Valley
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Illustrator Melissa Smith loves “bringing light into all these little corners and places” in Centre County.