October 2018
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With Midterms Looming, Casey Joins Local Democrats for Rally at Penn State
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Six days out from the general election, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey made a campaign stop on Wednesday at Penn State’s HUB-Robeson Center alongside Centre County Democratic candidates as they look to energize voter turnout on Nov. 6.
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Penn State Football: Franklin Talks Special Teams Fakes, Discipline And Doing Your Job
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For James Franklin and every coach across the nation, there are probably few things more frustrating than the plays you see coming, the plays you prepared for, and the plays that work anyway in spite of it.
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Teen Lifeguards Honored for Helping Save Girl at Welch Pool
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Two teenage lifeguards were honored by the American Red Cross for their heroic actions to help save the life of a 5-year-old girl this summer at Welch Pool in State College.
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State Funds Again Sought for Patton Township Intersection Reconstruction
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Patton Township was not awarded a PennDOT grant this year for reconstructing the intersection of Bernel and Fox Hill roads, but officials are hopeful for funding in 2019.
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Shy Bear, Bold Flavors: New Brewery Is Making a Name for Itself in Lewistown
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Since this past spring when Jason Ufema opened Shy Bear Brewing on what was historically known as Meadowbrook Farm, the brewery has become a popular spot in Lewistown, not only for locals but also out-of-town visitors.
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And This Little Voter Stayed Home
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You’re all planning to vote next Tuesday, right? I ask because, suppression efforts aside, Americans are not the most zealous ballot casters in the world. According to FairVote, about 60 percent of us typically skip a midterm election. As you might expect, there are competing explanations for our
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Penn State College of Education Dean to Step Down, Announces $1.5 Million Gift
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Longtime Penn State College of Education Dean David Monk announced Friday he plans to step down as dean after the 2019 spring semester — but not before also committing a $1.5 million estate gift to the college alongside his wife and communications professor Pam Monk.
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions At No. 14 In First CFB Playoff Rankings
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Penn State is ranked 14th in the first College Football Playoff rankings released on ESPN Tuesday evening. The Nittany Lions are the second lowest Big Ten team with Iowa coming in at No. 16 in the ratings.
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State College Company Plans to Double Its Jobs with Expansion Downtown
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KCF Technologies on Tuesday announced plans for a $1.5 million expansion in downtown State College and the addition of about 100 new jobs.
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Penn State Vigil Honors Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
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Penn State Hillel and Chabad of Penn State hosted a vigil Monday night in front of Old Main to honor the memories of 11 people who were killed in a shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.