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State College community commemorates annual March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
On Wednesday evening, members of the State College community gathered to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the 1963 March on Wasington for Jobs and Freedom — commonly known for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s delivery of his “I Have A Dream” speech. Following an introduction by...
In Pennsylvania, a Republican plots victory - via mail
Tom Eddy has a message for Republicans on how they can put Pennsylvania in Donald Trump's win column in November. "For Republicans, whether for Trump, Congress or Senate, to win in Pennsylvania, we've got to get people to use this method of voting." adm/sst
Pa. taxpayers overcharged by $7 million for Medicaid prescription benefits
(WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released an audit showing that taxpayers in the Commonwealth paid $7 million more for Medicaid prescription drug benefits than they should have in 2022. According to DeFoor, the overcharging is a result of a lack of oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) by the Department of Human […]
College football's 10 biggest questions heading into Week 1 includes notable challenges for new coaches
What are the key questions that could be answered in Week 1 of the new college football season?. As the 2024 college football season kicks off, Week 1 is poised to answer some of the biggest offseason questions and set the tone for the months ahead. With a slew of new head coaches stepping into the spotlight at major programs, the early challenges they face will be closely scrutinized. Many teams in the preseason AP Top 25 rankings confront a crucial campaign to meet high expectations or rebound from a disappointing year in 2023. Meanwhile, Florida State is just trying to bounce back from a shocker in Week 0.
Penn State Men’s Basketball Announces Non-Conference Schedule
Penn State men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season has arrived. The Nittany Lions will begin the campaign at home on Nov. 4 against Binghamton before facing 11 other non-conference teams, a pair of which being high-major programs. The team’s first high-major matchup will be against Virginia Tech in the Hall of Fame Series in Baltimore on Nov. 15. This will mark the second meeting in three years between the two schools. Penn State will later travel to the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Nov. 25 for a contest with Fordham and former Nittany Lion assistant coach Keith Urgo. The...
Peru State College Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees
The Peru State College Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class, which includes four individuals and one team. This will be the 32nd class to be inducted into the College's select group since its inception in 1986. John Creamer, Jr., Jerry Eickhoff, Pat...
West Virginia schools forced to cancel classes ahead of Pat McAfee Show and Week 1 clash over ‘traffic’ concerns
STUDENTS in West Virginia can thank Pat McAfee and the Mountaineers for giving them an extra day off of school this upcoming Friday, August 30. Local officials have decided to cancel school on Friday due to the traffic congestion the college football clash between West Virginia University and Penn State will likely cause. “In consultation […]
Freshman expected to play a key role on Penn State’s offensive line
UNIVERSITY PARK (Nittany Nation) — Meaningful snaps for a true freshman offensive linemen is not the norm in college football, but Penn State feels good about the one they have, Cooper Cousins. “A lot of guys say they want to play as true freshman, but they’re not willing to do necessarily what it takes,” Coach […]
Deeds Recorded August 21 – August 27, 2024
George A. Gedon and Catherine A. Gedon to Kristen M. Fisher and Evan C. Fisher for $100,000, property in Lamar Township. Siera L. Bathgate to Logan Matthew Hoover for $190,000, property in Avis. Sage Resources Inc. and Mark I. Stern (President) to Daniel K. Stoltzfus Jr. for $125,000, property in...
8 former Penn State players, including Sean Clifford, Allen Robinson, signed to initial NFL practice squads
NFL teams took another step toward the beginning of their seasons in a bit more than a week Wednesday when they signed their initial practice squads. Teams put those groups of players in the aftermath of Tuesday's cuts to get down to the 53-man limit and Wednesday's waiver claims that led to even more shuffling.
Gameday buttons have been providing laughs, light jabs at Penn State’s foes for decades
For decades, Citizens Bank and its predecessors in State College — Central Counties Bank and Mellon Bank — have been lightly jabbing the Nittany Lions’ opponents before every football game for more than five decades — not through on-field trash talk, but with buttons. The circular...
PSU trustee claims he can no longer attend meetings in person due to ongoing lawsuit
University Park, PA (WJAC) — A Penn State trustee says he's now being told that he cannot attend any future trustee meetings in person. That's the latest in a lawsuit filed against trustee leadership over allegations concerning access to university financial information. Penn State trustee Barry Fenchak is now...
Man accused of biting and assaulting officers and bar staff
STATE COLLEGE — A 21-year-old man is accused of assaulting and biting employees of Champs in downtown State College and then borough police officers following his arrest on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 24. According to a police affidavit, the Ferguson Township man was asked by staff to leave...
Fallon scores 4 goals to lead Lady Red Raiders in opener
HUNTINGDON — Bellefonte sophomore Maddy Fallon began the 2024 high school girls soccer season by scoring four goals in a 5-1 win on Monday, Aug. 26, at Huntingdon. Bellefonte teammate Sydney Miller scored the first goal of the season thanks to an assist from Brooke Whitman. Miller also assisted on two of Fallon’s goals in the second half. Fallon scored two unassisted goals.
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