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Spikes surge, Crosscutters steal it late in 7-6 decision
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The State College Spikes used a five-run flurry in the fifth to bolster a solid start from Jackie Robinson, but the Williamsport Crosscutters scored three runs in the eighth to take a 7-6 decision on Friday night at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Robinson...
Milledge named Spikes' new hitting coach
The State College Spikes added another former major leaguer to their staff as Lastings Milledge joined the club as the new hitting coach on Friday. Milledge comes to Happy Valley after playing professionally for over a decade, including six seasons in MLB with the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.
Dickinson Center in St. Marys to receive $750k grant
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — A $750,000 grant is heading to the Dickinson Center in St. Marys, Rep Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Friday. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has granted the Dickinson Center the $750,000 that will go towards consolidating several community and health services in Elk and Cameron Counties into one new facility that will […]
Drew Allar might be college football’s biggest ‘boom or bust’ ahead of 2024 season
Penn State’s Drew Allar has attracted massive attention from college football spectators. From the vast majority of fans to scouts, Allar is largely considered to be one of the most intriguing upcoming NFL prospects. However, with the overwhelming belief that Allar can be a top college football quarterback, there...
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
PSU celebrates student athletes, coaches, staff at the Paris Olympics
CENTRE CO, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State will be cheering on 30 current and former student-athletes and club athletes who are competing in the Paris Olympics. The opening ceremonies kicked off on Friday and Nittany Lion athletes will be represented in eight sports, including swimming, volleyball, fencing and soccer. Penn State is also sending an […]
Patton Township discusses plan to address sinkholes near Mount Nittany Health construction site
A new stormwater management agreement looks to address sinkholes discovered at the construction site of a new and nearly completed Mount Nittany Health outpatient center. Patton Township supervisors want to address short- and long-term problems at the Toftrees Planned Community development. Toftrees West is part of a 700-acre planned community in Patton Township. Mount Nittany Health Toftrees is the only business at the site so far.
Food safety workshops planned for small-scale dairy foods processors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will offer two food safety workshops for dairy foods processors on successive days in August at the Erickson Food Science Building on Penn State’s University Park campus. “Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality and Safety” will be Aug. 27, and “Hazard Analysis...
Proposed State College casino license holder accepts $4.6 billion buyout, merger offer
The corporation currently embroiled in a legal battle over the gaming license to operate a proposed casino in State College accepted a $4.6 billion buyout and merger Thursday. Bally’s Corp., in a press release, announced it accepted the offer from Standard General, a New York-based hedge fund owned by Bally’s chairman Soo Kim.
New Penn State pick is in on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine
Penn State doesn’t have many uncommitted 2025 targets left on the board, but the Nittany Lions have put themselves in position to close with one in the near future. The post New Penn State pick is in on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine appeared first on On3.
Keep track of all Penn State athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics here.
Penn State boasts its largest Olympic athlete contingent ever for these 2024 Summer Games in Paris. More than two-dozen former, current and club athletes with Penn State connections will compete for the USA and other countries during the two-week games that began this week. They will attempt to break their impressive performance at...
5 current, former Penn State swimmers prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics
Straight from Happy Valley, five current and former Nittany Lions make their way to Paris as they compete at the 2024 Olympics. Keep an eye out for Eduardo Cisternas, Emma Harvey, Gabe Castaño, Jack Harvey and Eduardo Oliveira de Moraes as they strive to make Penn State fans proud.
Penn State men’s soccer looks ahead to 2024 season behind new goalkeeping
With the departure of longtime goalkeepers Kris Shakes and Owen Elliott, Penn State will look a bit different heading into the 2024 season. Shakes signed a professional contract with the USL’s New Mexico United on Feb. 27, making his debut on March 23. Shakes made his mark in Happy Valley, ranking third all-time in program history with his 273 saves.
Ward, Rice acclimating nicely during Penn State’s summer workouts
The current landscape of college basketball is transfer-dependent. While roster overhauls used to be unprecedented, they’re now the norm, as Penn State experienced this offseason. Now, the increased emphasis on transfers doesn’t mean traditional high school recruiting is neglected. Coach Mike Rhoades still secured four recruits the old-fashioned way...
Men’s basketball roster ‘putting down a foundation’ this summer I Men’s basketball notebook
Mike Rhoades often delivers that message to his team, and it’s how he opened his pre-practice huddle on Thursday following Penn State’s second media availability of the summer. Before getting on the court, the head coach and his players touched on the work they’ve been putting in behind closed doors recently.
Spring Township detective named Centre 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Centre County District Attorney’s Office honored local law enforcement with its 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, presented to Detective Luke Nelson of the Spring Township Police Department. The award ceremony took place earlier Thursday at the Centre County Courthouse.
Centre County township attempting to go solar, finds it a lengthy process
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre County is slowly transitioning to solar power, but some municipalities have experienced growing pains with the process. Going solar is not as easy as putting panels on the ground. Municipalities have to update their ordinances to allow for solar, an often lengthy process. Walker Township has been attempting to […]
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