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Countdown to Penn State Kickoff: 43 days until Nittany Lions football
Penn State has high expectations for the 2024 college football season following another 10-win regular season campaign last fall. The Nittany Lions are projected as a fringe top-10 team in early national preseason rankings, with Big Ten championship aspirations and a debut College Football Playoff appearance in focus. PSU opens...
No, a tornado did not touch down in York County. Here's what caused the damage Tuesday.
A series of downbursts caused damage during the storms on Tuesday evening in York County, and some residents and businesses remain without power on Thursday morning. The York County Emergency Management Agency posted a statement that the National Weather Service issued about the storms, which toppled trees and power lines and even spun a Central York High School football goal post 45- to 90 degrees. ...
PODCAST: Inside the Penn State football summer experience, from recruiting visits to players' preseason prep
As evidenced by recent developments, summer months don't exactly represent a span of rest and relaxation for the Penn State football program. From evolving recruiting efforts to preparation for preseason camp, we peel back the curtain a bit on PSU's summer experience throughout this episode of the Lions247 Podcast. Joined...
What should Penn State fans expect from LaVar Arrington II?
Legacy commitments are always a popular topic among not just Penn State fans but all major college football fanbases. The Nittany Lions have seen their fair share of them under James Franklin’s leadership. However, the most recent one they picked up on July 4 from linebacker LaVar Arrington II is unlike many of those prior […] The post What should Penn State fans expect from LaVar Arrington II? appeared first on On3.
Trinity’s Will Detar, Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel win national wresting titles at 2024 Fargo finals
Trinity’s Will Detar and Northern Lebanon’s Aaron Seidel led a contingent of nine Pennsylvania wrestlers who garnered national titles Wednesday nifht at the Junior and 16 and under wrwstling nationals in Fargo, N.D. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs drafted by the D.C. Defenders
On Wednesday, the United Football League held its 2024 College Draft. Former Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs was drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the eighth round (60th pick). Curtis Jacobs is six foot one and weighs 235 pounds. The 22-year-old from Glen Burnie, Maryland, signed with the Kansas City...
Boil Water Advisory issued for dozens of homes in City of Lancaster
CITY OF LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of Lancaster has issued a Boil Water Advisory for dozens of homes on the 500 block of Popular Street. According to the City of Lancaster, a Boil Water Advisory has officially been issued for the following homes on Popular Street:. 501...
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
Pennsylvania’s Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvania’s property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a “lopsided tax system” where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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Jury To Get Case In Huntingdon County Homicide Trial
After hearing from the prosecution’s DNA expert on Tuesday, the defense called their own DNA expert to the stand. Officials say that both sides will now prepare to give their closing arguments first thing Thursday Morning. 50 Year old Morico Johnson is accused of killing 22 year old Christine...
‘People lie’: Closing arguments given in Mount Union double homicide trial
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — The double homicide trial of Moricao Johnson in a Mount Union cold case continued Thursday when the defense gave closing arguments. After a trial delay, due to motions being filed, the defense gave their closing arguments before a lunch recess. The Defense: The defense told the jury they heard “I don’t […]
Portal Season: Penn State Basketball
All right, basketball aficionados, we’re back with another look at rosters. with 18 teams in the B1G this season, plus a round of Yahtzee to determine rosters, keeping track of who’s on a team is tough. Yet we endeavor here at OTE, just for you. Today on the...
Who are Penn State's top offensive returning players according to PFF?
Fall camp is right around the corner for James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions. This offseason, the Nittany Lions said goodbye to quite a bit of talent on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, asking the question, who are Penn State's top returning players?. Happy...
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