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3 former Penn State Nittany Lions on Team USA men's volleyball
PARIS, IDF — Team USA men's volleyball will begin competition play on Saturday afternoon against Argentina in men's pool C. Three players on the roster are former Penn State Nittany Lions Matt Anderson, Max Holt and Aaron Russell. Anderson led the Nittany Lions to an NCAA Men's Championship in...
Sign Up for the Hopewell Mad Skillz Youth Soccer Camp
Soccer is a popular and growing sport in Hopewell, and we wanted to let you know about an upcoming event that your child might be interested in. The Hopewell High School Girls Soccer team will once again be hosting a Mad Skillz Youth Soccer Camp. This will be a three-day...
Haley Burgdorf’s meteoric rise at St. Charles North will take her to Penn State. A whirlwind? ‘It has been crazy.’
Completing a “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay assigment next month when high school resumes should be a breeze for St. Charles North junior Haley Burgdorf. The hardest part for the volleyball standout? Fitting it all in. The 6-foot outside hitter for the North Stars may need a vacation from her vacation before classes begin later in August. “It has been crazy,” she said. Club ball and a ...
Hext knocks in four as Spikes sweep Keys with 14-7 win
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Cooper Hext gave the State College Spikes their first lead with a 413-foot solo homer and produced four runs batted in as the Spikes outslugged the Frederick Keys, 14-7, to clinch a three-game series sweep on Thursday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Hext...
Abreu takes High Limits cictory at Lernerville, Angelicchio impresses at Kittey Memorial, Smithley debuts No.45 at Indy
On Tuesday, Rico Abreu took home $25,000 for winning the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XXXIII and split an extra $8,000 when a fan from Lewistown, PA, rolled Rico’s starting position in the Durst Dice Roll. It’s hard to believe Abreu hasn’t won before at Lernerville, and what’s even...
Historic $20 Million Gifts To Penn State, Paul Quinn College, U. Of Oklahoma
The past week has seen three institutions — Pennsylvania State University, Paul Quinn College, and the University of Oklahoma — each receive a historic gift of $20 million. Here’s a summary of each of the record-setting donations. Pennsylvania State University. On July 19, Pennsylvania State University announced...
Brady William Albert
Brady William Albert, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2024. He was 21 years old. Brady was born on March 12, 2003, to Anne Duttinger and Paul Elliott Albert in State College. From a young age, he brought immense joy to everyone around him with his infectious laughter and compassionate heart. He grew up in Pennsylvania Furnace on the family farm, where he attended State College Area School District graduating in 2021.
New faculty offered opportunities to enhance teaching with technology practices
UNIVERSITY PARK. Pa. — Throughout the 2024 fall semester, Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) will facilitate numerous virtual opportunities for faculty who are new to Penn State to strengthen their teaching practices with technology. Faculty Endorsement Program. Faculty from all Penn State campuses can enroll in the Faculty...
Reinforcement on The Way for Penn State Football at Key Position
Penn State Football’s roster was seemingly set to begin camp next week after the final remaining 2024 recruits made it to campus this month. However, on Thursday, On3 Sports’ Sean Fitz reported that 2025 defensive end Max Granville, a top commit from Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class from Texas, will reclassify to the 2024 class and arrive on campus ahead of fall camp opening next week.
Bellisario College student takes every available opportunity at CW internship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Derrick Stilley knows he has the talent and charisma to be a leading voice in sports. He also knows thousands of other college students have the same dream. That’s why he’s spending his Penn State career taking every opportunity to stand out. Stilley’s...
Penn State commit Max Granville reclassifies, joins Nittany Lions for 2024 season
Penn State earned a significant win on the recruiting trail last month when four-star defensive end Max Granville committed to the Nittany Lions. On Thursday, Granville took the next step. Granville reclassified into the 2024 recruiting class and signed with Penn State, the program announced. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound edge rusher...
Christine Williams Ayoub
Christine Williams Ayoub was born on Feb. 7, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio and died on July 18, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late William Lloyd Garrison Williams and the late Anne Sykes Williams. Christine was born in Cincinnati because that was her mother’s hometown and so she returned there to have her children, Christine, and 18 months before that, Hester.
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...
Arts Altoona offering free summer art program for young students
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Arts Altoona is offering a summer art program for children in grades three through six, running through August 20 at their office, located at 2212 Sixth Ave. The program features a different art activity each week on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m....
DelGrosso's Amusement Park celebrates the 100th birthday of its carousel
Thursday is National Carousel Day. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton, near Altoona, is celebrating the day and the 100th anniversary of its own carousel. The Herschell-Spillman Carousel is one of the first sights guests see entering DelGrosso’s Park. The “Wurlitzer Band Organ” plays big band music from paper scrolls as 36 hand-carved and hand-painted horses rise and fall.
Penn State seasoned DT Dvon J-Thomas talks journey, expectations for 2024
From 2019-2022, Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, formerly known as Dvon Ellies, logged just two starts — slotting behind the likes of PJ Mustipher and Hakeem Beamon, among others. Amid the rise of the transfer portal, it’s become rare to see players develop at a single program, especially...
Perry Wellington 4.5 – Market Watch
New listings everywhere! The Perry Wellington Real Estate offices have got plenty of new locations for you to check out. Renovated Altoona home with off-street parking and fenced yard on a large lot. Downstairs features an open floor plan with LED recessed lighting and an electric fireplace. Upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms and an updated bathroom. A finished attic could serve as a third bedroom or office. Includes newer mechanicals. View our 3D virtual tour and schedule a showing today.
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