July 2021
-
Lane and Partial Road Closures Planned in Downtown State College
—
by
Drivers can expect several lane closures and full block closures in downtown State College beginning Monday. As previously reported, South Burrowes Street will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians between Calder Way and West Beaver Avenue from 7 a.m. on July 12 through 7 p.m. on Aug. 6 while contractor Leonard S. Fiore replaces bus…
-
Los Lobos, Iron & Wine and Gin Blossoms Among Scheduled Shows as State Theatre Returns to Live Music
—
by
After going about a year and a half without live performances because of COVID-19, The State Theatre’s summer and fall schedule is starting to fill up with national acts and local musicians. The 130 W. College Ave. theater welcomed back live, in-person concerts earlier in July, first with longtime local collaborators Andy Tolins, Richard Sleigh,…
-
Penn State Wrestling: Sanderson, Assistants Set to Coach at Tokyo Olympics
in Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State, Penn State Sports, Penn State Wrestling, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
Penn State wrestling head coach Cael Sanderson is heading to Tokyo this summer to help Team USA compete on the world’s largest stage. Sanderson will travel to Japan alongside assistant coaches Cody Sanderson and Casey Cunningham to train Nittany Lion Wrestling Club wrestlers for the United States. Sanderson, who was a 2004 Olympic champion himself, will lead…
-
Centre County Adds 5 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 415 New Positives
—
by
Centre County reported five new COVID-19 cases on Friday to increase its total to 16,955, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania added 415 positives, bringing the statewide total to 1,215,767. The county also reported 73 negatives, bringing its total to 71,900. Statewide, there were 5,141 new negatives for a total of 4,837,348. According…
-
Corner Room Renovations Aim to Maintain Familiar Atmosphere While Providing ‘Much Needed Upgrades’
—
by
The Corner Room is in the midst of an approximately two-week closure while the downtown restaurant undergoes renovations, making the oldest of the Hotel State College & Co. properties the latest to get some remodeling over the last year. Curtis Shulman, director of operations for Hotel State College, said the work will refresh the restaurant…
-
Penn State Football: How Much Is a Scholarship Worth?
in Columns, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State, Penn State Football—
by
I’m all for college athletes being able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses. But I don’t want to discount — or neglect — the compensation that they are already receiving as scholarship athletes. It’s called a college education, and a full ride is a special thing, even if a Penn State football…
-
Penn State College of Nursing Renamed Following Couple’s $27 Million Gift
—
by
Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to rename the university’s College of Nursing after a Pennsylvania couple donated $27 million to the school. Effective immediately, the school will be known as “The Ross & Carol Nese College of Nursing.” The Neses’ $27.125 million gift is the college’s largest donation and second largest to an academic…
-
Centre County Adds 1 COVID-19 Case; Pennsylvania Reports 425 New Positives
—
by
Centre County added one COVID-19 case on Thursday to increase its total to 16,950, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pennsylvania reported 425 new positives, bringing the statewide total to 1,215,352. It was the state’s largest increase since June 15, when there were 453 new cases. The county also reported 51 negatives, bringing its…
-
Penn State Lands Commitment from Top Interior Offensive Lineman in 2023 Class
in Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, State College, StateCollege.com—
by
Penn State football made a big splash with its 2023 recruiting class on Thursday afternoon picking up a verbal commitment from Alex Birchmeier, the nation’s top interior offensive lineman according to the 247 Network. Birchmeier is Penn State’s first commitment to the 2023 class and finds himself rated No. 42 in the 2023 class according…
-
Penn State Trustees OK Tuition Increase
—
by
Updated at 3:05 p.m. on July 15 following approval of tuition rates and operating budget by the full Penn State Board of Trustees. Penn State’s Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to increase tuition at the university for the first time in four years. The board voted 26-5 to approve a 2.5% tuition increase for…