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HVI Roundtable: Who is Penn State's most underrated 2025 commitment?
Welcome into the Happy Valley Insider round table, where each week, the HVI staff will give their answers to a question regarding Penn State athletes on the field of play or on the recruiting trail. Today, the HVI staff answers the simple question, "Who do you believe is Penn State's...
Penn State Wrestling: David Taylor’s Contract Details Released
The contract details for Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor in his new job as Oklahoma State’s coach have been released. Taylor, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist known as “The Magic Man,” shocked the wrestling world in early May when he took the job to succeed legendary coach John Smith and thus retired from active competition.
Solar Farms with Stormwater Controls Mitigate Runoff, Erosion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown. However, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that excess runoff or increased erosion can be easily mitigated — if these “solar farms” are properly built.
Penn State football fills support staff role for second time this summer
For the second time in six weeks, Penn State football has hired an Assistant Video Director. This time, the Nittany Lions are adding Syracuse Football Video Operations Coordinator Blake Yunker to the program’s support staff. “Excited to welcome Blake, his wife Madison, and son Jace to the Penn State...
National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
As National Pennsylvania Day approaches, it's the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable features that make this state unique. Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s budget losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Months before an armed man took aim at Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, some state lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. The legislation stalled without coming to a vote, but that was no surprise. Politically divided Pennsylvania...
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
Ripleigh's Creamery, Mr. G's team up to raise money for SPCA
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Two central Pennsylvania ice cream shops have partnered to raise money for a local animal shelter during National Ice Cream Month. Ripleigh Maring, owner of Ripleigh's Creamery, says she grew up eating Mr. G's ice cream and thought it would be fun to strike up a friendly competitive partnership. Both creameries created a Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chip ice cream in their own style.
Father and Son Arrested on Assault Charges Following Domestic Dispute in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an argument escalated to a physical altercation during a domestic incident between a father and son in Eldred Township. Court records show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Adam Lee Nichols and 21-year-old Brady Lee Nichols, both of Brookville, in Magisterial District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office on Tuesday, July 16.
Clearfield County animal non-profit closes intake: ‘We just can’t keep doing this’
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Animal Matters of Clearfield County is closing intake until further notice, they announced online. The shelter will not accept calls concerning dogs and cats, saying all intakes are closed until further notice. The decision comes after having difficulty with a bill they said they didn’t make enough money to pay. […]
Homeless man caught stealing clothes, headphones from Target
State College, Pa. — A homeless man confessed to stealing items from a local Target, claiming he needed new clothes and wanted to listen to music. Blair Asa McChesney, 29, was confronted by State College police officers in the 200 block of West Beaver Avenue as he left the store, according to the complaint. McChesney allegedly turned over men’s clothing and a pair of JBL wireless headphones to police. An...
MBB Big Ten Preview: Penn State
Chugging right along with previews of future Big Ten Basketball opponents for Oregon, we arrive at College Station PA. to take a look at the Nittany Lions. Long story short they were a mediocre team with a very good home record and a terrible record on the road. PSU started...
Penn State in EA Sports College Football 25: Takeaways on the virtual Nittany Lions
Lions247 spent the past four days playing EA Sports College Football 25. As the game hits its official release date, we offer our takeaways on Penn State, the game and more. The past four days have marked the culmination of a decade of waiting: EA Sports returned to the college football video game space with the aptly named College Football 25. The anticipation was rewarded with a product that — while imperfect — features the familiar beats that video game-inclined college football fans will gravitate toward.
PSU Basketball Sights and Sounds: Summer Workouts are Underway
Penn State basketball’s goal is to make it to the NCAA Tournament. What the team does in July won’t be talked about my media and fans too much come March but is still essential to building a successful season. The presence of Miles Goodman could also be essential...
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