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A second-year Penn State defender is drawing raves from James Franklin and DC Tom Allen
Second-year Penn State linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson was on James Franklin’s radar early in August camp. Back on Aug. 3, the Nittany Lions’ 11th-year head coach said Robinson, a 6-3, 230-pound redshirt freshman, “looked different. He really looked good. You noticed that right away.”. If you purchase...
Future of Adams County food hall & event venue uncertain
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A large food hall and event venue in Gettysburg, Adams County, may be closing its doors in the near future. abc27 news reported back in November 2023, when the newly opened SavorHood food hall on 985 Baltimore Pike closed its doors and was taken over by landlord Brian Zoller, who renamed the newly renovated food hall the Lincoln Social Food Market.
Tony Rojas in line to be next great Penn State linebacker
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – The three inevitable in life are death, taxes and Penn State having a great linebacker. With some linebacker legends like Micah Parsons, Jack Ham and LaVar Arrington previously suiting up for the Nittany Lions, all eyes are pointed to sophomore Tony Rojas becoming the next one for Linebacker U. Rojas […]
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority seeks new Executive Director
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA), an independent government organization that operates recreation programs and maintains services in the Gettysburg rec park, seeks a new Executive Director to guide its operations into a new era of growth and sustainability. GARA has long provided residents and visitors with expansive recreational opportunities...
NitNat Pod | Season Preview with Tom Hannifan
In this year’s first Nittany Nation Podcast episode, Tom Hannifan, from State of State stops by to discuss Penn State’s upcoming 2024 season. Andrew Clay and Tom go over the changes under Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen, discuss up-and-coming young players and borderline on conspiracy theory with a proposed Beau Pribula package. Plus, Andrew waxes […]
Stormwater runoff not an issue in solar fields with proper management, study finds
Stormwater runoff concerns are often raised when developers propose large solar energy projects. A new Penn State study published in Journal of Hydrology shows both natural and built solutions can stop runoff becoming a problem. Researchers measured soil moisture at two solar fields near State College that are built on...
The Giant Co. names SVP
Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer The Giant Co. has named Rebecca Lupfer its senior vice president and chief merchant. Lupfer will lead all aspects of merchandising for the company, as well as commercial planning and pricing, reporting directly to company President John Ruane, according to a news release. “With nearly 20 years...
Officials: No injuries after butcher shop burns in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County
No one was injured after a fire at a butcher shop in Adams County Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Firefighters were called to the scene of a commercial fire at Weaver's Custom Butcher Shop on the 1400 block of Centennial Road in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, around 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, according to Adams County 911 records. ...
Woman dies after collapsing at central Pa. fair: police
A 55-year-old woman at the Elizabethtown Fair died Tuesday afternoon after experiencing a medical emergency, according to area police. Officers with the Elizabethtown Police Department at the fair, located at 900 East High Street, said the woman’s medical emergency started around 12:55 p.m. Police listed the incident as a cardiac arrest event, but Lancaster County Coroner’s Office will determine a cause and manner of death at a later time, according to a press release.
Man allegedly shoots, kills neighbor's chicken, claims he was going to eat it
YORK COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — A Red Lion man is facing a third-degree felony charge after allegedly killing his neighbor’s chicken. Jeffrey Boring, 58, is being charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly shooting his neighbor’s chicken in the neck with a pellet gun. On Jan....
State College Approves Liquor License Transfer for Buffalo Wild Wings
State College Borough Council on Monday unanimously approved a liquor license transfer for a new Buffalo Wild Wings location in a downtown high-rise. State College Wing Company LLC plans to acquire the liquor license from the former Don Patron Mexican Grill, in Patton Township and transfer it to The Maxxen, 131 Hiester Street for the new Buffalo Wild Wings. The LLC is a subsidiary of Grube Family Investments, the largest privately owned franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings. Council approved the transfer request without comment, having already held a public hearing on Aug. 5 and a brief work session discussion on Aug. 12. The transfer approval...
Class of 2026's Kendall Northern commits to Penn State women's volleyball
Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley received her newest commitment Tuesday. Middle blocker Kendall Northern committed to the Nittany Lions, joining the Class of 2026 recruiting class. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native plays at Summit Country Day School, where she tallied 402 kills on a .570 hitting percentage in her 2023 season. Northern is...
Penn State eyes date with No. 1 Clemson in season opener
Penn State men’s soccer has a chance to start this year off with a bang after not reaching the NCAA tournament last season. While some believed they should have, the squad didn’t and will now focus on this season to achieve that goal. It won’t come easy though...
Man on Lancaster County police department's most wanted list now in custody
LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man on a Lancaster County police department's most wanted list is now in custody. Garry Dorsey Jr., 35, is being held at Lancaster County Prison on a $100,000 bail, according to court records. Manheim Township police said Dorsey fired a shot inside a home...
WATCH: Penn State QB commit Bekkem Kritza tosses two long touchdowns in return to game action
Penn State quarterback commit Bekkem Kritza returned to game action with Miami (Fla.) Central High School last Friday night for a preseason matchup versus Vanguard (Ocala, Fla.). Part of the inaugural Miami Super Showdown Classic, it provided an updated glimpse at the Class of 2025 prospect. The 6-foot-5, 198-pound passer...
Penn State Football Makes Major Beaver Stadium Chicken Basket Announcement
It’s enough to make my mouth water just thinking about the chicken — the tender, white meat in a crisp breading. And the sauces that bring it all together. There is nothing like eating a chicken basket during a Penn State football game. This simple dish has become a Beaver Stadium staple over the years.
McAllister's on York to close doors at the end of August in downtown Hanover: owners
A popular downtown Hanover restaurant has announced it will close permanently at the end of the month. McAllister's on York, an upscale downtown Hanover eatery at 11 York St. announced that the restaurant's last day will be Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. "We have some life events that need to be a priority, and we...
Caretaker steals over $180K, pills from elderly woman in Manheim Township, police say
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — An elderly woman in Manheim Township has lost between $180K and $200K after a woman who volunteered to care for her in 2023 allegedly spent months using her personal information. Jamie Lloyd, 42, had offered to help a 79-year-old woman who was living in...
Chambersburg man denied bail after allegedly shooting man twice at Wayne Ave hotel
20 August 2024- A dozen charges are being levied against a Chambersburg man after an incident on Tuesday that involved a firearm. Chambersburg PD have charged WD Craig Jackson with felony attempted homicide, two felony counts of attempts to cause significant bodily injury with extreme indifference, seven counts of misdemeanor reckless endangerment, felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and felony firearm carried without a license. WD Jackson was denied bail by MDJ Glenn Manns, citing that “no bail conditions available to ensure the safety of the victim or the community.”
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