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Lions and line dancing | Happy Valley Live’s Country Night welcomes all

State College got its own taste of southern charm at Happy Valley Live Thursday at 6 p.m. Happy Valley Live, a Penn State-themed restaurant and music venue, hosts its very own Country Night, where customers can enjoy country music, line dancing and a mechanical bull. Inside the venue, the bottom...

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Playoffs Begin for Centre County High School Football Teams

It’s playoff time, and all five of the Centre County high school teams qualified for the 2026 District 6 tournament. Penns Valley, Bald Eagle Area and Philipsburg-Osceola all came through with Week 10 wins to secure positions, while undefeated State College and 5-5 Bellefonte earned the No. 1 seeds in the 6A and 4A divisions. Here is what the first games look like: Erie Area (2-7) at State College (10-0) D6-8-10 regional semifinal Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Memorial Field The State College Little Lions will begin the 2026 6A playoffs with a home game against District 10’s Erie Area in a regional . Erie is 2-7 for the season with the team winning its first two games against DuBois and Meadville, and then losing seven games in a row to finish the season. A 49-9 loss to Cathedral Prep began the losing streak and it included two losses to Erie McDowell, 63-6 and 55-21, and other losses to St. Francis, Hickory, Jamestown and Butler. The loss to Butler was the closest, 22-14, and it came after a late Tornado touchdown took the win. The Royals are among two D10 teams in the Region along with McDowell, and D8 is

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James Franklin gets another shot at the problem that haunted his Penn State tenure

James Franklin has enjoyed considerable success over his 16 seasons as a head coach. He has lost just 62 games during that span, was one of the most successful coaches in Penn State history, and has already doubled Virginia Tech's win total from a season ago in the first year of his rebuild in Blacksburg, Virginia. However, the Achilles' heel of Franklin's career has long been his team's performance against ranked opponents. That shortcoming played a significant role in his firing at Penn State this time last year , a decision Franklin said caught him in "shock." It came on the heels of a three-game losing streak that also included back-to-back defeats to unranked opponents, after Penn State entered the season as the No. 3 team in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll . College football picks: Predictions for every Top 25 game on Week 10 schedule Best jobs available: Ranking the college football coaching openings In Week 10 of the 2026 season, Franklin will have an opportunity to put the narrative that he can't beat ranked opponents on the back burner when the Hokies travel to take on No. 24 SMU. The Mustangs are ranked in the US LBM

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10 Pennsylvania Towns With the Lowest Crime Rates to Consider in 2026

Pennsylvania offers residents a wide range of lifestyles, from bustling metropolitan areas to quiet suburban neighborhoods … 10 Pennsylvania Towns With the Lowest Crime Rates to Consider in 2026 Read more

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No Way Out for Nebraska

For a generation, Nebraska has been desperately searching for a savior to restore the program to the heights of its Tom Osborne glory days. They thought they had finally found their man in late 2022. Yet today, nearly four years later, the reality is that a series of panic decisions by the administration has left the school mathematically and structurally stuck with head coach Matt Rhule.

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Erie Times News

Pennsylvania archer bags rare turkey that will be part of DNA study

A Pennsylvania archer harvested a turkey on Halloween with a trait only found in 1% of the population and it’s expected to become part of a wild turkey DNA study . Tyler Anderson, 31, of Mercer County was hunting for deer near his Sandy Lake home when he had the chance encounter with a color phase hen. “I was actually hunting a deer that I would consider to be a once-in-a-lifetime deer,” he said. Anderson has a trail camera in the area and a few weeks ago it captured a picture of a lighter colored turkey. “My uncle and I were looking at it,” he said, adding the two were unsure about the they were seeing, “'I don’t know if that’s a gray phase or it's just the lighting.'” However, on the morning of Oct. 31, Anderson found out there really was a unique bird in the flock of wild turkeys. “When the turkeys started coming around the corner of the field and working their way through, she was about the 15 th turkey that came around the corner, I’m like, 'Holy cow, she’s real!'” Let's go turkey hunting: A break down of last year's turkey harvest, what to expect

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StateCollege.com

This Weekend in State College: No Home Penn State Football Game but Plenty to Do

The Centre Film Festival wraps up its week downtown, Steve Earle plays the State Theatre on Saturday night and Penn State's Model Railroad Club opens its doors all weekend. In between, you'll find a ski swap, a Veterans Day Concert and much more. All listings come from the StateCollege.com community calendar ; times and prices can change, so check each event's page before you head out. First Friday – November When: Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. Where: Downtown State College What it is: Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during their monthly First Friday event. Expect a casual atmosphere featuring local art, people-watching, shopping, and dining at diverse downtown restaurants while mingling with the community. Centre Film Festival When: Running through Sunday, November 8 Where: Theaters in State College and Philipsburg What it is: A week-long celebration of film and conversation that connects local voices with global ones. The festival brings multigenerational stories to the screen through media arts, workshops, masterclasses, and screenings 'Kill Me, Baby, One More Time' When: Running through Saturday, November 7 (Starts at 7 p.m.) Where: Titan Hollow (2042 Axemann Rd, Bellefonte) What it is: A nostalgic murder mystery theater tribute to 1990s

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3 State College School District Buildings Put Under Shelter-in-Place After Swatting Call; Police Say Threat Not Credible

Three State College Area School District buildings were ordered to shelter-in-place on Friday morning after a threatening phone call that police determined was not credible. Borough police believe the call to Mount Nittany Elementary School was a "swatting" incident, a hoax intended to elicit a large scale law enforcement response including a SWAT team, SCASD Superintendent Curtis Johnson wrote in a message to families. The elementary school, along with nearby Mount Nittany Middle School and the Panorama Village Administrative Center were put under a shelter-in-place, meaning students and staff could move freely within the buildings but no activities were permitted outside. Police planned to have an additional presence at schools throughout the district for the rest of the day "out of an abundance of caution," according to the department. "To be clear, we have no cause for concern at any of our buildings," Johnson wrote. A suspect has not yet been identified. Police urged anyone with information about the incident to call at (814) 234-7150, email police@statecollegepa.us or submit an anonymous tip online . The post 3 State College School District Buildings Put Under Shelter-in-Place After Swatting Call; Police Say Threat Not Credible appeared first on StateCollege.com .

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Several northcentral schools receive bomb threats Friday

State College, Pa. — Three schools in north-central Pennsylvania have reported receiving bomb threats by phone Friday morning, prompting evacuations and K-9 searches. State College Police said Mount Nittany Elementary School received a threatening call that was immediately reported. Investigators said the threat was not credible and is believed to have been a hoax “swatting” incident connected to similar calls at other schools across Pennsylvania. Out of caution, police provided a presence at schools throughout the district. At Renn Elementary in Lairdsville, East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins said the school received a bomb threat call at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were notified and the building was evacuated. Students were moved to an off-site location. When K-9 units needed additional time, the district began parent reunification. All students were reunited with parents or sent home on buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later cleared the building. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. No one was injured. In Lewisburg, the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department said an individual called Linntown Intermediate School and reported that a bomb had been placed inside. Teachers and staff were present for parent-teacher conferences and were evacuated. A K-9

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Penn State football legend Jack Ham hospitalized before Washington game

SEATTLE − Penn State football legend Jack Ham experienced a medical emergency at Husky Stadium about an hour before the Nittany Lions played their Big Ten game against Washington . Ham, 77, was in Seattle to help broadcast the game as a longtime radio analyst with the Penn State Sports Network. He and Dave Robinson are the only former Nittany Lions in both the College and Pro football halls of fame. The Nittany Lions (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) were seeking their first Big Ten road game victory of the season under new head coach Matt Campbell . Ham suffered an undisclosed incident after arriving at the stadium and was transported to the University of Washington Medical Center, where he is being treated, according to Penn State officials. They are releasing no further information as of Saturday afternoon. Ham, a Johnstown, Pa. native, has worked for more than two decades with radio partner Steve Jones, the pair calling their 300th game in 2023. Ham was a consensus All-American linebacker at Penn State and the 34th player taken in the 1971 NFL Draft. He would go on to win four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers and would be regarded as one

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Centre Daily Times

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Letters: Grateful to Centre County elections staff and volunteers

Grateful to county elections staff and volunteers Congratulations and many thanks to Sharon, Liz, Karen and all the Centre County election officials for organizing and leading the counting of mail-in ballots on Tuesday! They were indefatigable, supportive and on top of everything. And many thanks to all the volunteers who arrived pre-dawn, opened envelopes, smoothed ballots, and made sure every ballot was counted and every voice heard! Truly wonderful teamwork! Deb Smith, Bellefonte PA now has chance to right a long-standing wrong Tuesday’s election gave Pennsylvania a rare chance to right a long-standing wrong. With Democrats taking control of the state Senate, the Legislature can finally pass civil statute of limitations reform and open a window for child sexual abuse survivors of any age to seek justice. As an attorney who has represented child sexual abuse survivors for 35 years, I have had the humbling responsibility of helping give voice to courageous men and women who have sought to hold perpetrators, and the institutions that enabled them, accountable. I have sat with survivors as they spoke their truth for the first time. Too often, I have had to tell them that their political leaders have shut the courthouse doors on

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Proposed 2027 State College Budget Includes Real Estate Tax Increase

State College Borough is poised to raise its property tax for a third consecutive year. The borough's proposed 2027 budget includes a three-mill tax increase, a 12% hike that would bring State College's total millage to 27.88 mills. The tax increase, which is one mill more than that implemented for 2026, is part of a $72.2 million fiscal plan presented on Friday afternoon as Borough Council began its weeks-long budget review. For a home with a present-day market value of $300,000 and no homestead exclusion, the increase would equal $147.54 for the year, while with the exclusion it would be $72.54. For a property with a $500,000 market without the homestead exclusion it would mean an additional $245.90, or $170.90 with the homestead exclusion. The increase would generate $1,821,063 in new recurring revenue for a borough budget that remains structurally unbalanced for the seventh consecutive year. The total proposed budget includes $72,249,482 in expenditures — which is only $12,742 more than the approved 2026 budget — with revenue of $62,357,539, about $1.8 million more than 2026. It uses $9,891,943 of fund balances, as is typical. Within the overall budget, the general fund budget, which more directly represents current expenses and

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This Pennsylvania Mexican Restaurant Serves Giant Portions Of Enchiladas, Tacos, And More

One combo plate here comes with a bean chalupa, a chile relleno, a burrito, an enchilada, and a hard taco. That is five dishes sharing one plate, and they all seem to know it. The salsa gets made fresh every day from an old family recipe. The quesabirria tacos arrive...

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11 Surprisingly Affordable Pennsylvania Towns Young Families Are Moving To

One of these towns is the only incorporated town in its entire state. Every other community there is a city, a borough, or a township, which makes that one a true oddball. I love that kind of quirky trivia. It hints that small places can carry big personalities, even when the price tags stay modest.

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7 Mid-Atlantic Towns That Go All Out for Christmas

The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.

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Daily Voice

Snow Chances Emerge In These Locations As Blustery Weather Arrives

A blustery turn in the Northeast’s weather could give some communities a wintry preview, with location and elevation determining whether it's rain or snow. The National Weather Service expects rain across eastern New York and neighboring western New England on Saturday, Nov. 7, into early Sunday, No…

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Penn State School of Music to Host Two Family-Friendly Performances in November

Children and families will have two opportunities to experience live music and theater at Penn State this month through a free opera and an interactive concert inspired by Pennsylvania folklore. The university's School of Music will present "Dragon's Breath" at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Recital Hall in the Music Building on the University Park campus. Admission is free, and families can join lobby activities starting at 12:45 p.m. The second performance, "Critters, Creatures, and Tall Tales: A Hero's Journey," is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, also in the Recital Hall. Tickets are $16.50 for adults and $9 for students and are available through Penn State's Arts Ticket Center . "Dragon's Breath" is a roughly 50-minute opera composed by Evan Mack with libretto by Joshua McGuire. Directed by Professor Dawn Pierce, the production follows 11-year-old Alan as he learns to manage his anger, represented by an imaginary dragon. The opera combines music, humor and storytelling to explore emotional awareness, perseverance and self-confidence. Designed for students in second through fifth grades, the production features four vocal performers accompanied by a pianist. The performance is part of an outreach effort involving Penn State music education students, who have

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