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Centre County court upholds decision to dismiss Sandusky’s post-conviction relief petition

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Centre County court upheld its decision to dismiss a post-conviction relief act petition that was filed by former Penn State Assistant Football Coach Jerry Sandusky. The convicted child sex offender appealed the order that was issued in September, dismissing his third petition for relief. The dismissal came after Sandusky […]

Centre County, PA · 4h

Onward State

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Staff Picks: Best Places In State College For Men’s Haircuts

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State College, PA · 2d

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NAMA identifies potential permanent home in Potter Township

POTTER TOWNSHIP — The Nittany Antique Machinery Association is moving toward purchasing a nearly $4 million property along U.S. Route 322 in Potter Township that would provide a permanent home for its popular antique machinery shows, a year-round museum and a community event center. Attorney William Burnett, who represents...

Centre County, PA · 1d
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Mission is a go: Centre Co. family’s quest for a military flyover finally scheduled

CENTER COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One local family has been working for the past year to get their late father a military flyover; their efforts have not gone unnoticed. A date and time have been set, and a squadron has signed on to take the mission. The military flyover means a lot to the family, […]

Centre County, PA · 2d

StateCollege.com

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Big Dean’s Hot Chicken to Close in Downtown State College as Owners Plan ‘New Concept’

Downtown State College soon will have one fewer place for chicken tenders. Big Dean's Hot Chicken , 208 W. College Ave., will close on Nov. 25 after five years in business, according to signs inside the restaurant thanking customers for their patronage. The signs encouraged customers to "visit Dean's staff down the street at Snap Custom Pizza," which shares the same ownership, and "at our new concept opening in Spring 2027." The director of operations for Big Dean's and Snap told StateCollege.com that the new concept restaurant will open in the current Big Dean's location, but deferred questions to co-owner and founder Peter Howey, who did not respond to a message seeking comment on Wednesday afternoon. Big Dean's Hot Chicken opened in 2021, offering award-winning chef Dean Dupuis' Nashville Hot, Inferno and homestyle fried chicken in tenders and sandwiches. Selections also come with a choice of sauces, such as BD's Signature and Tennessee Sunshine BBQ, Texas toast, cole slaw, crinkle-cut fries and homemade pickles. Sandwich varieties include BBQ, Buffalo, hot honey and classic, while dessert offerings feature Tennessee mudslide and banana pudding. The State College location was the first for Big Dean's Hot Chicken, which last year opened a shop

State College, PA · 2d

Centre Daily Times

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Can Centre County expect its first snowfall this weekend? What to know

Centre County has enjoyed an unusually warm fall, but that appears to be coming to an end — at least for a weekend. Temperatures in the State College area are predicted to approach freezing Friday night and dip below freezing at around 26 degrees Saturday night. But, despite early forecast models that prematurely predicted several inches of snow, AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva said there likely won’t be any significant snowfall in Happy Valley. It’s still possible, DaSilva said, that State College might technically record its first snowfall of the year Friday into Saturday. But, with minimal precipitation, he’s projecting it would likely amount to one-tenth of an inch or a trace of snow, the latter of which would technically not qualify as the season’s first snowfall because it must be a measurable amount. “I’m not ruling that out,” DaSilva told the CDT, referring to a measurable one-tenth of an inch. “I just don’t think people should expect to wake up Saturday morning, look outside and see white.” Last year, the first measurable snowfall came Nov. 10 at a half-inch. In 2024, it was Nov. 24. And, in 2023, it was Halloween on Oct. 31. If locals don’t experience a measurable

Centre County, PA · 2d

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‘It Sucked for a Little While’: Penn State Wrestling Star Turns Loss Into Fuel

Rocco Welsh’s first season with Penn State wrestling was almost perfect. The 184-pounder walked into his national title bout against Minnesota’s Max McEnelly 25-0, with a win over McEnelly for the Big Ten Championship just two weeks prior. Welsh had already been to the national championship match before,...

State College, PA · 10h

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Bo Bassett Fired Up About Marcus Blaze’s Move to 141: ‘That’s a Guy I Want to Beat’

Bo Bassett already has one potential March matchup on his mind. Penn State’s Marcus Blaze is moving to 141 pounds, and the Virginia Tech freshman welcomed the chance to share a weight class with another of American wrestling’s rising stars. “I think it’s so exciting. We get to...

State College, PA · 3h

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Penn State's ‘best kept secret’ | Mia Bella’s Vintage and Retro annual pop-up

Inside, the two-story shop is filled from top to bottom with endless vintage finds. The lower level is dedicated to the children's section, while the main level is a mix of men’s and women's clothing. Throughout the store, tables display vintage collections such as matchboxes, patches and wooden coasters, each with a story of its own.

State College, PA · 20h

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PennDOT updates drivers on I-80 eastbound on-ramp closures at Bellefonte

BELLEFONTE — The state Dept. of Transportation recently announced that the contractor for its High-Speed Interchange project between Interstates 80 and 99 is extending the closure of the eastbound on-ramp at exit 161/Bellefonte the began on Oct. 12. This extension is part of the larger project to enhance traffic safety by providing a direct connection between the two Interstates, making it unnecessary to travel along Route 26 to access them and alleviating congestion.

Bellefonte, PA · 1d

Centre Daily Times

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Centre County farms work to offset losses after spring freeze left little fruit to pick

In early April, temperatures in central Pennsylvania climbed well above normal and hit 85 degrees. During this brief moment of warmth, the apple trees on Harner Farm grew their flower buds in white and pink, two weeks ahead of schedule. Then cold weather came overnight on April 20. By morning, a freeze had settled across several East Coast states. In Centre County, temperatures fell into the 20s. Since the warmth forced Harner Farm’s flowers to bloom early, just a few hours coated in the freeze was enough to destroy every single one, said Chris Harner, its owner. Not a single tree grew an apple to pick — a similar reality for many farms across the state. Last week, $10 million in state disaster relief grants were issued to 319 Pennsylvania fruit growers in 48 counties to help offset the losses. Harner Farm was bought by Harner’s grandfather in 1945. Though it’s grappled with weather damaging its crops before, the current owner said it hasn’t faced this kind of total devastation in over 30 years. This fall, local, college students and a few regulars still visited the farm to browse pumpkins too heavy to carry and take photos near the sweet

Centre County, PA · 13h

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Controversy returns as Centre County renews $5 vehicle access fee for rural road work

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Last month, we reported that the Centre County commissioners were planning to renew a special fee for most vehicles in the county, but the decision is again raising controversy over the fairness of the fee. It’s termed a local access fee --- five dollars...

Centre County, PA · 2d

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Centre County YMCA anti-hunger campaign reports some food shortages ahead of Thanksgiving

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Agencies that routinely provide food to those in need continue to face added challenges, including getting enough food donations. With just two weeks until Thanksgiving, the Centre County YMCA anti-hunger campaign is reporting that they ran out of cereal three weeks ago. Organizers say...

Centre County, PA · 1d

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Penn State Bowl Game projections after Week 10 win

The college football season is winding down, and we’re starting to get a gauge of where each team will finish. It wasn’t looking great for Penn State for a while, but it has put itself in prime position to secure a Bowl Game spot down the stretch. Currently holding a 5-4 record, the Nittany Lions need just one more win in the final three games to extend their season. They close out the year with games against the Minnesota Golden Gophers , Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Maryland Terrapins . Maryland and Rutgers both have losing records, so Penn State has a great chance to win one of it’s remaining games. Now, let’s look at some major publications and see which Bowl Games they project the team to play in. USA TODAY Bowl Game: Cactus Bowl Opponent: Baylor ESPN Bowl Game: Duke ’s Mayo Bowl Opponent: Clemson , Duke CBS Sports Bowl Game: Fenway Bowl Opponent: East Carolina On3 Sports Bowl Game: Music City Bowl Opponent: South Carolina Follow Nittany Lions Wire on X and Facebook . This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State Bowl Game projections after Week 10 win

State College, PA · 2d

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Centre County volleyball teams set for PIAA States

CENTRE COUNTY — The 2026 PIAA Girls’ Volleyball Tournament is about to begin, and three of Centre County’s high school teams have qualified to compete. Undefeated State College, the District 6-6A Champion and D6-8-10 Regional Champion, will begin play on Nov. 11 at home against District 3 runner-up Wilson West Lawn.

Centre County, PA · 1d

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Braeden Davis No Longer Listed on Penn State Wrestling Roster

Braeden Davis was not listed on Penn State wrestling's initial 2026-27 roster, which was revealed Wednesday after a long delay. Davis, who competed at 141 pounds for the Nittany Lions in 2025-26, was not mentioned as a potential option at either 133 or 141 pounds by head coach Cael Sanderson on Tuesday. Sanderson was asked point-blank about Davis, but focused on other wrestlers. The plan for the 2026-27 season is Masanosuke Ono and Nate Desmond at 133 and Marcus Blaze at 141 , according to Sanderson. A three-year starter for the Nittany Lions, Davis won a Big Ten title at 125 pounds in 2023-24, but failed to make the podium in that year’s NCAA Championships. He finished fifth at the NCAA Championships in 2025 after bumping up to 133 and planned to redshirt in 2025-26 until a season-ending injury to Aaron Nagao in December prompted him into the lineup at 141. At the heavier weight, he qualified for the NCAA Championships, but went 2-2. Though it is still unclear if this is the end of his time with Penn State, Davis holds an overall record of 52-18 and a 36.6% bonus rate. In March 2025, he was charged with three

State College, PA · 2d

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Far From Tyrone, Close to Each Other: McKinney Brothers Serve Overseas

While almost all siblings share childhood memories and family traditions, TAHS alumni and brothers Dylan and Caleb McKinney share something far less ordinary: the honor of wearing the uniform and serving their country in the United States Armed Forces. “. — Adam McKinney. Although the McKinneys chose different branches, Caleb (TAHS...

Tyrone, PA · 2d

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Mitchell Mesenbrink Has Nothing Left to Prove — Except Making History

Mitchell Mesenbrink has reached the point in his Penn State wrestling career where winning another national championship is no longer the only measure of what he can accomplish. The two-time NCAA champion and reigning Dan Hodge Trophy winner enters the 2026-27 season at 174 pounds with an opportunity to add...

State College, PA · 1d