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Parking, traffic changes in affect for Penn State’s Movin’ On festival
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State is preparing for its student music festival, Movin’ On, happening Friday, and letting drivers in State College know that parking, traffic and transit may be impacted. The festival will be held April 26 at the Park Avenue Intramural Fields located along North University Drive between Park Avenue and […]
Preparations for Luke Combs at Beaver Stadium | Blog
We’re all just growin’ up and gettin’ old. Luke Combs will fill the field of Beaver Stadium with folk and fiddle at 5:45 p.m. Saturday as part of his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour.” Country artists Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff will join Combs in his performance.
Centre County to host 18th annual Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Skills of Central Pa. will be kicking off its 18th annual Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration on Thursday, May 2. The event, which will be held at the Wasson Farm event barn, located at 2545 Shingletown Rd, will begin at 5 p.m. and include live music, free food, activities, […]
Part of Pennsylvania under a freeze warning Friday
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning at 1:32 p.m. on Thursday valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Northern Centre as well as Warren, McKean, Elk, Cameron and Clearfield counties. The weather service states, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected." "Frost and freeze...
College Township Gets Big State Funding Boost for Bike Path to Penn State Campus
A planned bicycle and pedestrian path long identified as a missing link in the Centre Region alternative transportation network is moving forward after receiving a big funding boost on Thursday. College Township was awarded $1.5 million in state funding for a bike and pedestrian path connecting from Puddintown Road to the Penn State campus, PennDOT announced. The funding, which comes from the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program, is in addition to a $500,000 grant from from the Multimodal Transportation Fund awarded to the project in March. Dustin Best, College Township Council chair, said in a statement that the combined funding "will enable construction...
Local Historia: The Walter L. Main Circus Train Wreck Tragedy
In the early morning hours of May 30, 1893, Engineer “Red” Cresswell attempted to bring Walter L. Main’s circus train—full of exotic animals, expert performers, employees, equipment and Main himself—down one of the most treacherous stretches of railroad in all of Pennsylvania. Despite his reservations about the ability to control the oversized railcars, pressures from Main, the railroad company and America itself set in motion one of the most infamous railroading disasters of the 19th century. In 1893, the country was a juxtaposition of technological boom and economic bust. That year, the Chicago World’s Fair dazzled millions, demonstrating wonders like the...
Trooper honored with award for inspirational recovery from Lewistown shootout
Pennsylvania State Police Troop G honored Lt. James Wagner Wednesday for his heroic actions last year on June 17 in Lewistown, when he confronted an armed individual who fired shots at patrol vehicles parked outside the Lewistown barracks. Lt. Wagner was critically injured and Trooper Jacques Rougeau was killed by...
Penn State softball freshman earns spot on award watch list
One Penn State softball player received some recognition for her performances throughout the season. Freshman Bridget Nemeth was named to the top-25 watch list for the NFCA Division I Freshman of the Year Award. The pitcher leads the league with a 21-3 record, ranking third nationally in victories. The Glendora,...
Centre County students compete in Envirothon
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Seven teams from various Centre County schools competed in the 39th annual Envirothon at Bald Eagle State Park on Thursday, April 25. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental education competition for high school students. Five-member teams of students take a comprehensive exam as they rotate through a circuit of five […]
Indiana Hoosiers Land Another Big Piece Via Transfer Portal
On Thursday, the Indiana Hoosiers secured their second transfer for the upcoming season as Penn State guard Shay Ciezki revealed her commitment to the Hoosiers. Making the announcement on X, Ciezki, a 5-foot-7 guard, brings two years of eligibility with her from Penn State. During her sophomore campaign in 2023-24, she boasted solid numbers, averaging […] The post Indiana Hoosiers Land Another Big Piece Via Transfer Portal appeared first on Viral Sports News.
Former Penn State quarterback re-enters NCAA transfer portal; new portal rules announced: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for April 25 include new NCAA transfer portal guidance, headlines of the day, and more. The post Former Penn State quarterback re-enters NCAA transfer portal; new portal rules announced: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
Why everyone should get punched in the face | Senior Column
I’ve been punched in the face a lot. I’ve felt cartilage in my nose shift, noticed bruises on my lip and somehow avoided a black eye. It’s an uncomfortable experience and demands resilience. For some context, I’m a boxer. A little out of practice, but nonetheless a...
Sunnyside: Launched by Big Dreams
Who would have guessed sixty years ago that a short stretch of Spring Creek in Bellefonte would become a top training ground for whitewater paddling, perhaps the best in the United States? But that is what happened. It all started in the summer of 1961 when Boy Scout Explorer Post...
The value of being seen | Senior Column
I can’t believe this is it. To even begin to attempt to summarize my four years here at the Collegian in any reasonable manner seems impossible. But I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity to thank all those I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with in my time here.
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