May 2022
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Penn State Football: Wheatley Ready to Turn Early Praise into Plays
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For as long as Penn State has been focused on the 2022-23 season the name Zakee Wheatley has come up time and time again. A mention from safety Ji’Ayir Brown here, a shoutout from coach James Franklin there. It’s noteworthy that Wheatley’s name comes up so often – Franklin in particular often gives his praise…
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Kickoff Time Set for Penn State Football’s Week 3 Game at Auburn
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Penn State football’s week three matchup at Auburn will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 from Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game will air live on CBS, according to an announcement from Penn State Athletics on Wednesday morning. This is the first confirmed kickoff time on the Nittany Lions’ 2022 schedule. While it was announced in February that Penn…
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It’s All About the Ingredients: Hofbrau Pizza Is a Tried-and-True Bellefonte Tradition
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When you walk into Hofbrau in Bellefonte, it’s sort of like stepping back in time. The building’s structure, seating, and decor haven’t changed much in several decades. More importantly, though, the food hasn’t changed much. According to owner Ruth Sampsel, Hofbrau never skimps when it comes to ingredients. “It’s definitely the high quality of ingredients…
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“Dear Helpful List”: Ode to a Listserv
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I have a bamboo curtain along my backyard fence that makes my little slice of green space feel cozy and private. Like all growing things, bamboo needs occasional trimming, especially the stalks that look freezer-burnt after a cold winter. So I plunge in with my loppers, snip away the leaves and branches, and assemble a…
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Gaming Control Board Sets Closing Date for Public Comment on Proposed Nittany Mall Casino
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has set a deadline for residents to weigh in on whether a proposed Category 4 casino at the Nittany Mall should move forward. Written comment will be accepted until 5 p.m. on June 12, according to a news release on Tuesday. “In making the decision, the Board believes sufficient time…
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How a Mail Ballot Ruling in Pa. Could Affect 2022 Primary Election Results
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A federal appeals court has ruled that undated mail ballots cast in one 2021 election should be counted, but the opinion could have much bigger implications.
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Op-Ed: GOP Leadership Isn’t Actually Pro-Life
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Unsubstantiated claims and disinformation have no place in politics, but unfortunately this political season has fallen victim to both. As a voter, it’s infuriating when politicians make claims that do not align with what they claim to stand for or with their votes on legislation. We are now in a time where Republican leaders claim…
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Penn Highlands Breaks Ground for $70 Million State College Area Hospital and Medical Office Building
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Construction is underway for Penn Highlands Healthcare’s new State College area hospital and medical office building. Penn Highlands officials were joined by local community leaders on Tuesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the hospital site in the Patton Town Center development on Colonnade Boulevard, behind Sheetz and Cracker Barrel. When completed in spring 2024, the…
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Penn State Football: Second Phase of Lasch Renovations Set to Begin
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Penn State football will continue to see changes to the Lasch Building in the coming weeks and months as various aspects of the second phase of renovations are set to go out to bid next month, according to university documents. “The project is an addition and renovation to the Lasch Football Building, occurring in multiple…
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La Famiglia: The Trip of a Lifetime to Italy
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In the fall of 2019, our family made the decision to go on the proverbial “trip of a lifetime” to travel with my then 82-year-old mother Angela (Carolis) Battista to visit Italy in May of 2020. My wife, Heidi, and our three adult children would travel with us and their “Mee-Maw” who could still speak…