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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....
Central PA Bible Conference kicks off Sunday at Casino at Lakemont Park
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Central PA Bible Conference will begin this Sunday at the Casino at Lakemont Park. The weeklong event, running from Sunday through Friday, will feature services, speakers, and musical performances. Established in 1920, the conference is the longest-running continuous Bible conference of its kind,...
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.
PennDOT Sets Next Public Meeting for State College Area Connector Project
PennDOT has moved to the next phase for the planned State College Area Connector and will hold its first public meeting on the project since 2022 in August. The department and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published on Wednesday a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. The notice initiates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) phase of project development, which includes preliminary engineering and environmental studies. An open house "scoping" meeting will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Mount Nittany Middle School, PennDOT wrote in a news release in Thursday. Attendees will have an opportunity...
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 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.
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...
Confirmed Visitor List: Who were the top prospects at Penn State’s Lasch Bash on Friday?
Penn State hosted the first of two major recruiting events Friday, welcoming just under 50 prospects to campus yesterday for day one of the Lasch Bash Barbecue. Imhotep Charter edge rusher and Ohio State commit Zahir Mathis was one of a few notable additions late on Friday. 2026 edge rusher and West Virginia commit Daiveon […] The post Confirmed Visitor List: Who were the top prospects at Penn State’s Lasch Bash on Friday? appeared first on On3.
Penn State Football Primed for Success in 2024 with Drew Allar as QB
Penn State football could reach new heights in 2024 if quarterback Drew Allar improves his downfield passing, according to CBS Sports' Brad Nessler. Penn State won a Big Ten title in 2016 and went to the Rose Bowl. Drew Allar had a solid year in the previous season but lacked...
New privacy pod is a hit with breastfeeding baseball-loving moms
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — At just the touch of a button, a new lactation space at People’s Natural Gas Field is giving moms an easier way to take their newborn out to the ball game. On Friday, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Mamava Lactation Pod located behind the second level seating at […]
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.
Major Penn State Football Flip Target, Big Ten Rival, Back on Campus
Penn State defensive line coach Deion Barnes has been on fire recently on the recruiting trail, paying major dividends for James Franklin’s trust in a first time position coach heading into his second season with the Nittany Lions.In his second recruiting class under the title of defensive line coach, Barnes has assembled an extremely impressive class of two four-star defensive ends from around the country and a three-star defensive tackle out of Florida since the start of June. In just two and a half weeks at the beginning of the month, Barnes brought in defensive ends Jayden Woods, Max Granville, and...
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.
Better Know a B1G: Adv. Stat Comparison Rutgers Scarlet Knights
This is the next in the series comparing some statistical rankings between BigTen opponents and UW. This week’s comparison is with the Penn State Nittany Lions. UW last played them in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. Here’s a list of the previous teams covered:. Composite Ranking Comparison. We again...
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