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Cool Off at the Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in a Nearby State Forest
This column originally appeared in the July 2024 edition of Town&Gown magazine. To be honest, I am not sure if I want to put this story out there. After all, a good swimming hole is something special, and, well, the only surefire way to ruin it is if there are too many people around. But, over the past few summers I have found the most beautiful, crystal clear, waterfall fed swimming holes not too far from home, and I just cannot keep my mouth shut about them. Rock Run’s three swimming holes are just that wonderful. After all, Backpacker Magazine labeled them as Pennsylvania’s best...
James Franklin: Penn State football QB Beau Pribula ‘needs to have a role’ in 2024
It’s no secret that the 2023 season taught all Penn State football fans something. Which is, that QB Beau Pribula has the talent to lead the offense and can add a dynamic element with his ability to be a dual threat with his legs. But what benefits Pribula the most this offseason is the addition of offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki as Pribula fits his system well. James Franklin confirmed at Big Ten Media Days that the Nittany Lions need to ensure that Pribula has a role in the offense this fall.
Penn State football predicted to top pair of former assistants for Maryland defender
Recruiting wins on the defensive side of the ball have been a fairly consistent theme for Penn State football throughout the summer. That trend is now likely to continue with another valuable pickup for the future of the Nittany Lions front. James Franklin is expected to beat out former assistant coaches Brent Pry at Virginia Tech and Manny Diaz at Duke, among other programs, for 2025 Maryland defensive lineman Yvan Kemajou.
PNG failed to properly report, react to Tyrone house explosion, PUC complaint alleges
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Three years after a deadly house explosion rocked the town of Tyrone, in Blair County, authorities with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement has filed a lengthy complaint against People's Natural Gas. The 62-page complaint alleges nearly two-dozen violations in how...
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
James Franklin coaching timeline: Looking back at every stop in the Penn State coach’s career
James Franklin is heading into his 11th year as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, a program that he rebuilt from the ashes of the Sandusky scandal and the optimism of the Bill O’Brien era. Franklin turned the Nittany Lions back into Big Ten champs, and only needed three seasons to do it, but since 2016, he’s repeatedly banged his head on the ceiling of either his capabilities or the program’s.
PennDOT: Next meeting for State College connector project set
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – PennDOT is taking the next step in the State College Area Connector project by hosting a public meeting in August. The meeting will be on Aug. 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Middle School. The State College Area Connector project aims to connect the Mt. Nittany Expressway to […]
Countdown to Penn State Kickoff: 35 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...
Penn State WR Julian Fleming enters camp with 'huge chip on his shoulder’
Julian Fleming is an older receiver in a new position. The former five-star recruit is back in his home state, and the expectations for the Southern Columbia grad are great. Fleming, who transferred from Ohio State to Penn State after the 2023 season, impressed the Nittany Lions’ coaching staff and players during spring drills.
Four-star RB Shahn Alston says Penn State "easily a top school"
Penn State is the newest offer for Painesville (Ohio) Harvey running back Shahn Alston, a national top 50 recruit and No. 3 running back in his class. Alston was on campus for the White Out I camp. "I spent all my time with Coach Seider, the running backs coach, and...
In-state defensive end Jackson Ford details Penn State offer, budding relationship with DL coach Deion Barnes
2026 Malvern (Pa.) Prep defensive end Jackson Ford traveled to Penn State on Friday along with high school teammate and fellow defensive lineman Cameron Brickle already firmly on the Power Four radar with offers from Maryland, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Virginia Tech already in hand. He can now add...
Penn State White Out I camp notes and observations (7/26)
Penn State is hosting its premier recruiting event of the summer, the Lasch Bash BBQ, at its team facilities this weekend, and the event has drawn plenty of high-level talent to Happy Valley. With it comes another opportunity for campers to put their best feet forward and make an impression on the Nittany Lions staff.
Becoming Warmer But Remaining Dry
We will have a warm and dry weekend across central PA. There will be plenty of sunshine with low humidity. Afternoon highs will reach the mid 80s to near 90 and the nights will still have a cool feel with early morning temperatures in the 50s and low 60s. Monday...
Penn State alum Stephen Nedoroscik flawless on pommel horse in opening round of Paris Games
Penn State alum Stephen Nedoroscik is off to an impressive start at the Paris Games. The 26-year-old gymnast was flawless on the pommel horse in the qualifying round. He piled up big points for Team USA and was all smiles as he came off the mat. Nedoroscik's final score was...
Demolition takes place on old smoke stack at Blair County paper mill
A demolition took place this morning on an old smoke stack at American Eagle Paper Mills in Tyrone Borough. The demolition took place around 11 a.m. and was done by Hardin Industrial Industries of Mariana, Florida. Pennsylvania Avenue and 16th Street were closed for the demolition. PennDOT also implemented slowdowns...
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