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Penn State QB commit Troy Huhn to return to Penn State for Lasch Bash
Penn State 2026 quarterback commitment Troy Huhn is returning to Happy Valley for the first time since his June commitment next weekend for the program's annual Lasch Bash. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING.
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.
17 Shows to Watch This August on WVIA TV
2024 Challenger Game at the Little League World Series. Since 2011, WVIA has been the presenting station of The Challenger Exhibition Game broadcast held annually in August during the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Teams participating in the 2024 game include Manalapan Township (N.J.) Little League and California District 68 (Mission Viejo, Calif.).
What do Penn State fans need to know about the updated 2024-25 recruiting calendar?
Penn State is only weeks away from the start of preseason camp, but the end of July also means the start of a new recruiting calendar that features multiple changes compared to previous years. Not only will coaches not be on the road as much over the next 12 months, but the calendar also features […] The post What do Penn State fans need to know about the updated 2024-25 recruiting calendar? appeared first on On3.
Crosscutters dedicate Saturday's game to Pop-Tarts with special caps, jerseys, and giveaways
Williamsport, Pa. — As both a celebration of a nostalgic treat and to raise funds for the Central PA Food Bank, the Williamsport Crosscutters will have a Salute to Pop-Tarts Night during their Saturday, July 20 game. The team will don jerseys and caps featuring the iconic colors of the royal icing on wild berry flavored Pop-Tarts as well as a fun Pop-Tart printed pattern. During the game, the Cutters...
Moosic residents rally against planned mega warehouse at planning meeting
MOOSIC, Pa. (WOLF) — A peaceful protest took place in front of the Moosic Boro Building in Moosic Thursday evening. The group organizing the protest call themselves the "Say No to the 1.1 Million Square Foot Warehouse Committee", and planned to protest Thursday's Planning Commission meeting. Vesper Land Management,...
Penn College appoints director of surgical technology program
Williamsport, Pa. — Having served as clinical director of the surgical technology program since 2005, Elizabeth S. Gizenski is now the program's full director. Gizenski is a registered nurse and certified surgical technologist, and has also served as director of surgical technology at CU-Lock Haven. Gizenski received the college’s award for Excellence in Academic Advising in 2019. Her experience also includes continuing work as a surgical technologist and being an...
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, July 8-14
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between July 8 and 14, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site...
Penn State Health’s Award-Winning Festival Banner Connects Kids Through Art
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. Penn State Health won first place in the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2024 Banner Competition — Youth Division with its collaborative project “From Our Kids to Your Kids.” The winning banner was displayed over Allen Street throughout this year’s festival. “From Our Kids to Your Kids” was an effort by Penn State Health and the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey to bring together kids at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and patients at the hospital through art and creativity. The Penn State Health State College location was...
Former Penn State standout John Harrar has high hopes for Happy Valley Hoopers in The Tournament
A year ago at this time, John Harrar had no idea what he was doing. The former Penn State basketball stalwart had recruited a roster of former Nittany Lions to participate in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team tournament with a winner-take-all prize of $1 million, but so much more went into it than just rolling out a ball and getting to work.
Pioneer Day Set for Ashland This Saturday
The 27th Annual Pioneer Day Celebration is set for Saturday at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train and Higher Ups Park. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, attendees can look forward to an event featuring over 100 crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Located at 1900 Oak Street, the...
How Penn State’s sustainability initiatives rank among other universities
Each college and campus at Penn State has the opportunity to create a Sustainability Council to advance all of the university’s different sustainability goals. The Sustainable Operations Council was organized in 2016 to better incorporate sustainability practices into Penn State Finance and Business. The SOC has been involved with...
Penn State professor named to advisory board of National Smell and Taste Center
University Park, Pa. — A Penn State sensory expert has been appointed to the external scientific advisory board of the newly established National Smell and Taste Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). John Hayes, professor of food science and director of the Sensory Evaluation Center in the...
Public invited to WVIA News ‘Listening Tour’ at arts center studio
WVIA News is conducting a “Listening Tour” by visiting various communities and asking residents for input on what stories to cover. Community members are invited to visit the WVIA radio studio in the lobby of the Community Arts Center from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. As space is limited, reservations are encouraged on the WVIA site.
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