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Man Arrested in Reynoldsville for Allegedly Soliciting Sex From 15-Year-Old Girl
REYNOLDSVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A 62-year-old man is behind bars for allegedly attempting to solicit a minor girl for sex in Reynoldsville Borough. Court documents show Reynoldsville Borough Police filed criminal charges against 62-year-old Dennis James Reisinger, of Loysville, in District Judge David Inzana’s office on Wednesday, July 24.
Penn State coach James Franklin questions if radio helmets will solve sign stealing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti opened this week’s three-day preseason kickoff festivities in Indianapolis by acknowledging he's still waiting for the NCAA to make a decision on the sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan. The Wolverines, of course, didn't talk about it Thursday. Still, Penn State coach...
A complete Penn State guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics: Which Nittany Lions are going for gold?
The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday, but the games are already underway. Some sports have already begun in and around the French capital with a global audience tuning in to the biggest event of the summer, to see which of the world’s best athletes capture gold.
McAdoo Has Massive Day in Curve Defeat
ERIE, Pa. – Charles McAdoo hit his fifth Double-A home run as part of a three-hit day and started the third triple play in Altoona Curve franchise history, but the Curve fell at Erie, 5-2, on Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Park. It was the seventh multi-hit game for McAdoo...
Penn State Football 1-on-1: Jaylen Reed on special safety group, Lion position and defensive changes
INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State defensive back Jaylen Reed met with Lions247 for a 1-on-1 interview on Wednesday morning at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. The senior evaluated an impressive situation at safety, his fit at the new "Lion" position and some notable adjustments under new coordinator Tom Allen.
Cool off at the 9th annual Ice Cream Fest
STATE COLLEGE — The State College Downtown Rotary Club will host its ninth annual Ice Cream Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, on the 200 block of South Allen Street in downtown State College. The event, which the State College Downtown Rotary Club uses...
James Franklin: Penn State football QB’s availability impacted for fall camp
According to James Franklin, the Penn State football team will continue to be down a quarterback as they enter preseason camp. On Wednesday, Franklin spoke during Big Ten Media Days and confirmed that redshirt freshman Nittany Lion quarterback Jaxon Smolik will miss the beginning of preseason camp according to Lions247.
West Virginia announces new details for Penn State football season opener
James Franklin and Penn State football were already preparing for a hostile environment when they travel to Morgantown on August 31. But now, an even clearer picture of the atmosphere for the 2024 season opener versus West Virginia has come into focus. On Tuesday, the Mountaineers announced that the Week 1 matchup against the Nittany Lions will be the program’s annual “Stripe the Stadium” game.
Penn State Head Coach Says Playing at WVU Will Be a Real Challenge
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — We’re only a little bit more than a month away from the West Virginia Mountaineers welcoming the Penn State Nittany Lions for the 2024-2025 season opener. However, it won’t be such a welcoming environment for Penn State. In fact, it will be a very...
Nutrition alumnus creates fund to support graduate research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NUTR) in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development (HHD) recently received a gift to establish the Gregory D. and Annette M. Miller Graduate Program Fund in Nutritional Sciences. The fund is designed to provide support for graduate student programs and research-related expenses. It will also provide funds for students to travel to conferences, where they can present their findings and network with nutritional students across the country and the globe.
Handyman Dwight Rittenhouse can help you keep cool with the Mitsubishi Heat Pump
MOUNT UNION, Pa. (WTAJ) — Handyman Dwight Rittenhouse of Mount Union Lumber and Supply is back to explain more about the energy savings customers can find with the Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Pump. Dwight is always advocating for the heat pumps and what it can do to save you money.
PennDOT to offer more detailed look at State College Area Connector options at public meeting
PennDOT will hold a public meeting Aug. 15 about plans for the U.S. Route 322 State College Area Connector project, giving the public a chance to see street-level details about the options being considered for the first time. The public meeting, being held in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration,...
Ongoing State College Wastewater Dispute
An ongoing dispute between the State College Borough and the Centre region’s primary wastewater treatment authority has intensified as the authority now says the borough’s unpaid bills total more than $4 Million dollars. According to a recent court order, which was filed last week in Centre County court,...
The Blair County African American Heritage Festival is back July 27-28
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The African American Heritage Festival is back this year on the weekend of July 27-28. Coordinator Paige Lightner says this event was something that her father William Lightner started years ago, and her memories of going to the festival is what inspired her to bring it back.
Penn State Football 1-on-1: Dvon J-Thomas discusses name change, Nittany Lions defensive line, breakout picks
INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas met with Lions247 for a 1-on-1 interview on Wednesday morning at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Formerly known as Dvon Ellies, the sixth-year senior discussed his recent name change, expectations for the 2024 Nittany Lions defensive line and much more.
Major outlet ranks Penn State football QB Drew Allar as top 2 QB in the Big Ten
Entering his junior season, Penn State football quarterback Drew Allar has a lot to prove in 2024. After failing to elevate his performance in games against Ohio State, Michigan, and Ole Miss last season, Allar has faced tough criticism from all over the college football world, even from the Nittany Lion faithful. But, with a new creative play caller and the numbers he put up in 2023, this 247Sports analyst believes Allar is a top 2 QB in the Big Ten.
Four-star Mason Blackwood sets Penn State official, recaps Rutgers visit and updates recruitment
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2025 four-star small forward Mason Blackwood will visit Penn State starting Sept. 7, he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound wing from New Hampton School (NH) and the City Rocks Nike EYBL AAU program has already taken Rutgers in June. Most recently, Blackwood helped...
Countdown to Penn State Kickoff: 37 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...
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