January 2025
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No. 1 Penn State Wrestling Dominates No. 2 Iowa 30-8 in BJC Dual
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In its biggest dual of the year, No. 1 Penn State wrestling (10-0, 4-0 Big Ten) took care of business against No. 2 Iowa (9-1, 3-1 Big Ten) 30-8 on […]
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College Township to Kick Off Sesquicentennial Celebration With Community Bonfire
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College Township is celebrating its 150th year in 2025, and it will kick off the sesquicentennial with a community bonfire in February. The event will be held from 5 to […]
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State College School Board Authorizes Bidding for Projects Including Parking Addition, HVAC Replacements and More
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The State College Area School Board on Monday granted permission to bid eight capital and deferred maintenance projects for the 2025-26 fiscal year with combined estimates totaling $3.47 million. Among […]
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Fiery Resignation by Pa.’s Consumer Advocate Breeds Fear Office Will Lose Independence
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Patrick Cicero’s resignation echoes the early years of the consumer advocate’s office, in which its first leader clashed with utilities and warned the office must remain independent.
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Benkovics’ $5M Gift Establishes Specialty Physician Recruitment Fund at Mount Nittany Health
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation has established a new fund aimed at bringing more specialty physicians to the local community, thanks to a $5 million gift from Stephen and Patricia Benkovic. […]
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Groundhog Day Annually Draws Crowds to the World ‘Weather Capital.’ Which Other Pa. Regions Claim ‘Capital’ Status?
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Punxsutawney is one of many “world capitals” located in Pennsylvania, including the purported global hubs for cheesesteaks, murals, mushrooms, snack foods and more.
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Customers of Distressed Centre County Water Company Can’t Wait for State Investigation to Play Out, Lawyers Say
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As deteriorating infrastructure plagues Rock Spring Water Company, its lawyers have asked a county judge to order a municipal takeover. But the Pa. utility commission argues only its regulators have jurisdiction.
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‘We Didn’t Hold Up Our End of The Bargain.’ Penn State Basketball Blown Out by Ohio State in Return to Rec Hall
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Penn State entered Rec Hall on Thursday with NCAA Tournament hopes still intact. The month of January was rough, sure. But a win in front of a packed crowd inside […]
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Parker McCollum Returning to Bryce Jordan Center After Recent Show Cut Short Due to Illness
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Country music singer-songwriter Parker McCollum will return to Penn State in the fall after having to end his recent concert at the Bryce Jordan Center early because of illness. McCollum […]
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Centre Region Municipal Managers Give Updates on Policies and Projects
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Managers from five Centre Region municipalities gave updates on local policies and projects at a CBICC event on Jan. 23.