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StateCollege.com

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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

Centre County, PA · 2d

High School On SI

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Pennsylvania High School Football Scores — November 6

High School On SI has final scores for Pennsylvania high school playoff football from Friday, November 6. Pennsylvania High School Football Scores — November 6

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NorthcentralPA.com

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East Lycoming school receives bomb threat same day as Union County school

Lairdsville, Pa. — Renn Elementary School was evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called into the school, according to East Lycoming School District Superintendent Dr. Gregory S. Scoggins. A bomb threat was also made to Linntown Intermediate School in Lewisburg this morning. Police have not said whether the two incidents are related. The call came to Renn Elementary School at approximately 8:35 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police were contacted immediately, and the building was evacuated. Staff and school resource officers moved students safely to an off-site location, where they sheltered in place. When it became clear that state police K-9 units would need additional time to arrive and clear the building, the district began its parent reunification process. All students were either reunited with parents and guardians or sent home on school buses. Two bomb-sniffing K-9 units later completed a thorough sweep of the building and surrounding vehicles. The school was given an all-clear shortly after noon. Scoggins said no students or staff were injured. In a letter to families, Scoggins thanked district staff, Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement, the Lairdsville Community Volunteer Fire Company, St. Mark’s Church, the Lairdsville Cornerstone Restaurant, bus drivers, and parents and

Union County, PA · 2d

StateCollege.com

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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

State College, PA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The 10 Pennsylvania Craft Schools Where You Can Learn Old-School Skills

A blacksmith school sits inside a National Historic Landmark ironworks, and its crew is reviving the old mill machinery for giant forging projects. That detail stopped me cold. Old steel giants, back at work, helping teach new hands. Another spot lets you shape molten glass at a roaring furnace. One...

Pennsylvania · 14h

NorthcentralPA.com

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State College Area school board hears plan to drop ‘Little’ from Lions

State College, Pa. — A State College Area School District committee asked the school board Monday, Nov. 2, for its “blessing” to drop “Little” from the district’s Little Lions name, adopt the motto “Honor the Pride,” and hold a design contest for a new logo. The board took no vote as the presentation was an information item. Jonathan Bucher, assistant superintendent of secondary education, presented the committee’s plan, which would keep the district’s maroon and gray colors and its eight elementary school mascots. A student and community artwork contest would produce finalists that the committee would bring to the board “for final approval,” according to the presentation. No contest timeline was given. The current logo was created in 1985 by a student, and the district has no comprehensive guide to its approved markings, fonts and colors, the committee said. A survey drew about 600 responses, and students told the committee they do not like being called little, according to the presentation. “Honor the Pride” would possibly replace the motto “We Are the Future,” and a new lion design must avoid “visual confusion with the Nittany Lion,” the committee said. Members debated an African lion versus a mountain lion. The committee

State College, PA · 1d

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APSCUF READY TO FIGHT RETRENCHMENT AT COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

The faculty union at the State System of Higher Education is gearing up for a fight over retrenchment at Commonwealth University, the three-campus state-owned entity that is made up of the former Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities. Commonwealth last month notified the faculty that they may lose 108 positions:...

Mansfield, PA · 21h

High School On SI

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Fab Five: Pennsylvania High School Football Games to Watch in Playoffs Week 1

Many of the state's top teams have the week off, but there are still some high-profile matches in Round 1 of the district round of the playoffs

Pennsylvania · 3d

Crafting Your Home

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Pennsylvania Students Lose Phone Access All Day, Lunch and Recess Included, as Schools Adopt Bell-to-Bell Policies by 2027-28

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed SB 1014 on Oct. 26, requiring every Pennsylvania school to bar phones all day, lunch and recess included, by the 2027-28 school year.

Pennsylvania · 3d

abc27 News

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Pennsylvania university offers ‘tuition pledge’ to local counties

SELINSGROVE, Pa. (WHTM) — Certain students in some local counties will have tuition covered if they choose to go to a certain Pennsylvania college. Susquehanna University is offering to cover tuition for eligible students from Dauphin, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry counties in our area as part of what they’re calling the “Susquehanna Tuition Pledge.” It […]

Selinsgrove, PA · 3d

PennLive.com

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School bus safety needs engineering, not just cameras | PennLive letters

The recent story about school zones and school buses missed the mark. We all want safety, but many of these zones and buses are not set up correctly, which leads to problems and confusion. Many times you have no idea when school is in session. Bus stops are in unwise...

Pennsylvania · 1d

PennLive.com

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Jumper’s decades of dedication turn Big Spring into worthy site of PIAA’s biggest meet

Big Spring High School and rural Cumberland County will host Pennsylvania’s biggest high school cross country meet for the first time Saturday. For Bob Jumper, the long-time Big Spring coach and cross-country advocate, it’s the culmination of years of hard work. Even a man of such lofty ideals didn’t dream of hosting the state championships —at least not initially.

Newville, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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PIAA Football District Playoffs: Nov. 13-14

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first round of the PIAA District playoffs has concluded, and now new matchups are on the horizon. After the first round, 20 teams remain, with some looking for district titles. Here is a look at the current lineup for the second round of high school football playoffs. District V Class […]

Altoona, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Sportsbeat: Week 11 – High school football scores and highlights for Nov. 6

(WTAJ) — Our eleventh week of Sportsbeat will be showcasing the first round of playoff high school football games! WTAJ covers some of the area’s best high school football games with special coverage every Friday at 11:10 p.m., only on Sportsbeat. Each week, there will also be a featured GAME OF THE WEEK. This week’s […]

Patton, PA · 2d

echo-pilot.com

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York Catholic routs Newport in 2A semis, District 3 football scores

York Catholic rallied from an early deficit to defeat Newport 38-14 in the District 3 Class 2A semifinals. Junior quarterback Michael Staub led the comeback with three rushing touchdowns and an interception on defense. In other playoff action, Dover, Northeastern, and Dallastown were eliminated from their respective tournaments. Michael Staub...

Newport, PA · 2d

Erie Times News

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McDowell sets team records, then walks off Altoona in PIAA playoff game

When Chase Carrick took the handoff, he saw the gap. Seconds later, he was running toward his bench to celebrate with his teammates. Carrick scored on a 10-yard run in double overtime as McDowell outlasted Altoona 47-41 in a PIAA Class 6A subregional football game on Friday, Nov. 6, at James Conner Field. “I just wanted to get some yards after they didn’t score,” said Carrick. “When I saw the gap opened up I knew I was gone. I wasn’t going to mess it up.” McDowell (8-3) moves on to another PIAA subregional next week at State College after the Little Lions beat Erie High 55-0. More: District 10 football standings More: General McLane wins football rematch with Harbor Creek in District 10 Class 4A semifinals McDowell survived a pair of wild overtime periods. The Trojans had the ball first in overtime but couldn’t score any points as Altoona (6-5) picked off a pass on fourth down. With McDowell’s back against the wall, Joel Pulliam forced a fumble and Deonte Flemings fell on it to give the Trojans new life. Altoona had the ball to start the second overtime, but the McDowell defense forced another fumble with Braylon Green falling

Altoona, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Friday's Pennsylvania high school football scores

A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for November 6, 2026.

Pennsylvania · 2d

WOLF

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Wilkes University professor analyzes midterm election results and shift in political power

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Following Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats have gained control of Congress, marking a significant shift in the political landscape both nationally and across Pennsylvania. As lawmakers prepare for a new balance of power, questions remain about what priorities will take center stage and how...

Pennsylvania · 2d

Newswatch 16

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High School Football Playoffs Begin in Pennsylvania

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Centre Daily Times

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State College may drop 'Little' from Little Lions. What to know about the rebranding effort

State College Area School District is weighing a rebranding that would introduce a new logo, lion mascot and motto while keeping its maroon and gray colors. Survey results showed strong support for dropping “Little” from the Little Lions name used by district athletic teams. FULL STORY: No more ‘Little’ Lions? State College Area School District may change logo, mascot, motto Here are key takeaways: A district rebranding committee is behind the proposal, which aims to create a more consistent and modern visual identity. The current logo was designed by a former student in 1985. High School Principal Laura Tobias said students don’t identify with being called “little,” and often chant “Go State” rather than “Go Little Lions” at athletic events. Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Bucher said the district’s eight elementary schools would keep their current mascots, and any new lion design should be “strong and powerful, yet not intimidating or mean-looking” to avoid confusion with Penn State’s Nittany Lion. The proposed new motto “Honor the Pride” would replace “We are the future!” School board member Jesse Barlow backed the change, saying he has long been puzzled by the Little Lions nickname. Costs have not been estimated, but Bucher said items like

State College, PA · 3d