Bill Horlacher
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Dannah Gresh: This ‘Mother of the Year’ Really Knows How to Connect With Kids
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She’s written 30-some books and co-authored many more, having sold about 3 million copies. She’s launched a ministry organization called “Pure Freedom” and spoken to approximately 600,000 people in live engagements and her own live events, including “True Girl.” She’s a co-host of the “Revive Our Hearts” national radio program, a frequent guest on other…
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Opinion: There’s Plenty That’s Not ‘Happy’ About Our Valley’s New Casino
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So here we are. The new gambling casino at the Nittany Mall will hold its test days on April 24 and 25. If things go according to plan, the facility’s official opening will follow shortly thereafter—much to the delight of some and the dismay of others. There’s one thing I’m certain about: the inappropriateness of…
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Penn State Wrestling Radio Voice Jeff Byers Offers Perspective Prior to NCAA Tournament
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Any attempt at effectively describing Penn State’s wrestling season is certain to fall short. The Nittany Lions have overwhelmed superlatives, defied comparisons and posted stratospheric statistics. But that is to be expected when a team has the nation’s best coach in Cael Sanderson, the best staff of assistant coaches in Cody Sanderson, Casey Cunningham and…
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How To Guide Young Ballplayers? Here’s Wisdom from Dodger Dad John Edman
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Our Happy Valley air may be chilly and our ground may be soggy, yet local kids know that baseball is in the on-deck circle. But will the 2026 baseball season yield fun for the kids? Will their skills improve? Will their lives be enhanced? Or will they experience fear and frustration? The answers to those…
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State High Wrestling: Coach Jason Nickal Is Bullish on the Future
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Jason Nickal may be a newer name among Centre County’s high school wrestling coaches, but for anyone with the slightest awareness of local mat endeavors, his name rings a bell. Or maybe a gong or two. That’s because Jason is the father of Bo Nickal, the legendary Penn State alum who captured individual NCAA wrestling…
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Holiday Treat: Meet ‘Zuzu’ From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at Film Screening in Boalsburg
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If you’re looking for an inspirational way to enjoy the Christmas holiday season, look no further. Why not attend a special screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the State College area? Always included on lists of the all-time best Christmas movies, the 1946 classic will be shown at 6 p.m. Monday in Boalsburg’s Calvary Harvest…
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Matt Rhule: Coming Home to Beaver Stadium as Nebraska’s Head Coach
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You might have read about Matt Rhule. Yep, the guy who was rumored to be Penn State’s top choice to replace James Franklin as head football coach. In fact, you probably read about him every day from Oct. 12, when Franklin was fired, until Oct. 30, when Rhule’s contract extension at the University of Nebraska…
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Penn State Wrestling: Ironhead Expects Another Year of Greatness From Lion Dynasty
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It’s become a bit of a tradition—one that I don’t take lightly—for me to conduct a pre-season interview on Penn State wrestling with Jeff Byers. Known by his friends as “Ironhead,” Byers is a major on-air presence for Sports Radio 98.7 – The Fox and is the longtime radio voice for Nittany Lion wrestling. Our…
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Sowers Harvest Café: At 10 Years and Counting, What Are the Secrets to Its Success?
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Any new customer at Sowers Harvest Café might feel a certain measure of curiosity. After all, this downtown State College restaurant has somehow attracted a growing clientele while ignoring most of the strategies or shortcuts used by other eateries. The café just marked its 10th anniversary in early September, and it’s experiencing out-the-door lines of…
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Willie Morse: Hall of Fame Comes Calling for State High Legend
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All sorts of commendations and congratulations will go to each person inducted into the Centre Country Sports Hall of Fame this Sunday. And that is altogether appropriate for these remarkable individuals. But from where I sit, there’s one who merits extra attention. He is William “Willie” Morse, a four-year basketball starter for State College Area…