November 2021
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Nittany Valley Half-Marathon Returns to Support Centre Volunteers in Medicine
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One of Centre County’s most popular road races is back this weekend to support Centre Volunteers in Medicine. The Nittany Valley Half-Marathon takes place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The 13.1 mile race starts outside Snider Ag Arena at the corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road, takes a scenic route…
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YMCA of Centre County’s Polar Bear Plunge Set for 2 Locations This Year
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Intrepid community members will take a dip in chilly waters on Saturday to support YMCA of Centre County programs. The Centre County Y’s 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place in two locations this year: Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road in Philipsburg, and Penns Creek at Grace United Church of Christ, 118…
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Arts Festival ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ with Second Annual Holiday Decoration Contest
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The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is inviting community members to take part in its second annual holiday decorations contest. Dubbed “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” the contest is held in conjunction with the festival’s First Night State College. Applications are open through Dec. 10 at arts-festival.com/puttin-on-the-glitz and any residential property in Centre County is…
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Penn State Football: Five Names to Consider as Nittany Lions Look to Replace Brent Pry
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Penn State’s pre-bowl offseason started off with a band Tuesday the Nittany Lions looking to replace longtime defensive coordinator Brent Pry following Pry’s departure on Tuesday to become Virginia Tech’s next head coach. While the news wasn’t a surprise for those inside the Lasch Building, head coach James Franklin will certainly want to move quickly…
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Holiday Ice Show Returns to Pegula Ice Arena
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A local holiday tradition is set to return this weekend for the first time in two years. The Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club’s “Happy Holidays Ice Show” will feature talented local figure skaters of all ages performing from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Pegula Ice Arena. Tickets will be available for $5 at…
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12 Penn State Football Defenders and Specialists Earn All-Big Ten Honors
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Twelve Penn State football defenders and specialists have earned All-Big Ten postseason honors, the conference announced on Tuesday afternoon. Ten defensive players and two specialists earned the honors, as voted on by the media and the conference’s coaches. Safety Jaquan Brisker and defensive end Arnold Ebiketie were named first-team All-Big Ten from the coaches and media, while…
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Penn State’s Jordan Stout Named Big Ten Punter of the Year
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Penn State’s Jordan Stout has been named the Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year, the conference announced on Tuesday. He’s the first Nittany Lion to take home the award since its inception in 2011. Stout’s impressive season saw him finish second in the conference with 46.5 yards per punt and with 34 punts pinned…
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Centre County Adds 64 COVID-19 Cases; Pennsylvania Reports 5,766 New Positives
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Centre County reported 64 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday to increase its total to 22,800, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Among total cases 20,531 are confirmed and 2,269 are probable. Pennsylvania added 5,766 positives, bringing the statewide total to 1,736,920. The county also had 41 new negative test results to bring the total…
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Penn State Football: For Franklin, Pry’s Departure Leaves a Personal Void as Much as a Coaching One
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For Penn State football, defensive coordinator Brent Pry’s departure for the head coaching job at Virginia Tech brings a level of uncertainty to a program that has long leaned on the reliability and consistency of his unit. While not without its highs and lows, it was regularly one of the nation’s best in sack totals…
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Penn State Defensive Coordinator Brent Pry Named Virginia Tech Head Coach
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Longtime Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry has been named Virginia Tech’s new head coach, the Hokies announced on Tuesday afternoon. Pry’s first game as head coach will come next season against Old Dominion, which is coached by former Penn State offensive coordinator Ricky Rahne. “On behalf of Amy and our family, we are extremely…