July 2021
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Penn State Football: Clock Ticking as Nittany Lions Eye Wisconsin Opener
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As Penn State coach James Franklin noted on Thursday afternoon during his podium session at Big Ten Media Days, it’s hard to ignore that opening game. “We’ve had a countdown clock going on in our facility, but I must admit having Wisconsin’s logo up there has really raised the standard for our guys,” Franklin said.…
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Neely Named New Chair of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Board
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The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Board of Directors this week elected a new chairman and appointed six new members. Tom Neely, general manager of the Nittany Lion Inn, will serve as board chair, succeeding Hospitality Asset Management Company Chief Operating Officer Edward Tubbs, who held the role for the last three years. Tubbs led the…
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Penn State Football Announces Full Stadium and Student Section White Out Games for 2021
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Penn State football will host two White Out games at Beaver Stadium this year — one a full-stadium affair and one designated for the student section. The Nittany Lions’ 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 18 against Auburn will be the annual White Out game, with all fans in attendance encouraged to wear white, the program…
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The NIL War Is On… The Facilities Arms Race Is Over
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Alabama Coach Nick Saban said this week that Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young was set to use his name, image and likeness (NIL) to make “ungodly numbers” approaching “almost seven figures.” A quarterback who has yet to be named the starter, let alone actually start or win a game, is already approaching a market value…
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Penn State Football Leads Nation with 3 Players on Doak Walker Award Watch List
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The Doak Walker Award’s selection committee announced on Wednesday that three Penn State football players are in contention for the trophy annually presented to the nation’s top running back. Noah Cain, Keyvone Lee and John Lovett all appeared on the award’s watch list, giving the Nittany Lions more candidates than any other school. The award, first presented…
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State College Police Department Honors Officers for Heroic Actions
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The State College Police Department on Wednesday honored 11 officers for life-saving and courageous acts over the past year. “I think most of us know that this is the rule rather than the exception,” Chief John Gardner said of the honorees “This is the type of performance we get on a day-in and day-out basis……
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Police Looking for Suspect Who Stole Cash from State College Convenience Store
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State College police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a person who allegedly stole cash from a borough convenience store. The male suspect, pictured below, entered Uni-Mart, 1200 S. Atherton St., at about 3:55 a.m. on Tuesday, according to police. While the clerk was distracted, the suspect allegedly took an undisclosed amount of cash…
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Centre County Adds 10 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 525 New Positives
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Centre County reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday to increase its total to 16,981, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. It was the county’s largest single-day increase since May 25. Pennsylvania added 525 positives, bringing the statewide total to 1,217,857. The county also reported 60 negative test results, bringing its total to 72,181.…
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Penn State Men’s Hockey: Longtime Athletic Trainer Set to Leave Program
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Penn State men’s hockey continues to have an offseason of change as longtime athletic trainer Justin Rogers announced recently that he was leaving the program for a new opportunity. Penn State posted the job opening on its career website Wednesday morning. “Words can not even begin to express how thankful I am for the last…
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Hard-Earned Success: It’s a Family Affair Among the Orchards at 814 Cider Works, on J.L. Farm and Cidery
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Over the past couple of years, it seems that at least 20 people have told me: “You have to check out 814 Cider Works. It is such a fun time.” These friends and acquaintances go on and on about how good the hard cider is and how I would love the atmosphere – sitting outside…