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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, a 22-year-old State College man was fatally electrocuted near a utility pole on the 1500 block of University Drive at about 7:15 p.m. while putting out a mulch fire amid a severe storm that damaged power lines — police said he was pronounced dead and that his death is the second electrocution fatality in the area in recent weeks. StateCollege.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown State College Improvement District and State College Redevelopment Authority are planning a Retail Launch Program to help first-time retail and small business owners overcome high startup costs and complex permitting requirements — they will offer matching funds up to $15,000 for key expenses such as design, planning and legal support. The program will launch in summer and support five to seven new businesses as they work with service providers to build a solid foundation downtown. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Changes in federal policy on international student visas have raised questions on whether some Penn State students will return to campus as Centre County District Attorney Bernie Cantorna noted 25 instances where visas were revoked for minor infractions—none led to criminal convictions and many students left voluntarily. School officials say the university is supporting impacted students through its global office while federal court decisions restored SEVIS records for hundreds of international students, affecting more than 11,500 international community members at Penn State. ABC 23
- ➤ Penn State will host the 20th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium on June 21–26 in Pittsburgh in collaboration with SME and its Underground Ventilation Committee. The weeklong event will gather mining experts to discuss safe ventilation methods, new technologies, and evolving regulations. Penn State
- ➤ AAUW State College will host its 63rd annual Used Book Sale from May 17-20 at Penn State Snider Agricultural Arena, offering over 150,000 books, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs for purchase. Organizers will run the sale with set hours and limit indoor attendance to 400 shoppers for safety—featuring Half-Price Day on May 19 and Bag Day on May 20. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State Eberly College of Science held its Ashtekar Frontiers of Science lecture series from Jan 25 through Mar 22 to mark the United Nations designating 2025 as Year of Quantum. The six lectures are now available online and show how quantum research can influence areas such as materials, health, and computing. Penn State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Centre County residents can recycle up to 12 clean, undamaged tires at a free event on May 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority headquarters in Bellefonte—registration is required and only tires under 43 inches from cars, light trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, or bikes are accepted. WTAJ
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Middle blocker Gabrielle Nichols — a top recruit from Penn State’s 2025 class — was named to the 19-player USA roster for the 2025 FIVB U19 World Championship and will train in Colorado Springs soon. She recorded one kill and one block in her first spring game against Pitt. Daily Collegian
- ➤ On Tuesday, Paige Moriarta pitched a complete game for State College, striking out 17 and going 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs while allowing 6 hits in an 11-3 win over Cedar Cliff. She hit a two-run homer in the fifth that extended the Little Lions' lead — a key moment in the game. PennLive
- ➤ After losing two linebackers in the spring transfer portal, Penn State football will search for new transfer players to fill its linebacker room. Head coach James Franklin said the team has already heard from Mohamed Toure and Amare Campbell and may consider additional prospects from Rutgers, North Carolina, Boise State and BYU—aiming to boost depth before the season. Onward State
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Ashley Cooke Concert
7-11 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost Info TBD — Experience heartfelt storytelling through the music of rising country artist Ashley Cooke.
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Crafts & Cocktails: Garden Party
Head to Discovery Space and The Rivet for an adults-only evening of sipping, socializing, and crafting! Registration includes a punch card for 3 activities including DIY garden-inspired crafts and seasonal drinks from Happy Valley Nomadic Spirits and The Dead Canary. 🌼 Pollinator Seed Bombs 🌱 Garden ID Tags 🎨 Watercolor Florals with @kaleidoscope_pa 🪴 Newspaper Herb Pots with @resiliencyfarm 🍸 Cocktails & Mocktails with @hvnomadicspirits This Garden Party kicks off Day 1 of Centre Gives (May 14)—and it's a great way to give back and support our mission. Show us your donation to Discovery Space & The Rivet for a FREE bonus craft punch! 👒 Dress in your garden party best and let’s toast to spring, community, and creativity.
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Jaws Screening
May 23 — Freeman Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the suspense of Spielberg's classic in a local setting.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Performance
7-9 p.m. — Cafe 210 West — Free entry — Experience live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy cafe setting.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Concert
4-8 p.m. — 814 Cider Works - J.L. Farm & Cidery — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of live music from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl.
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Coaches vs Cancer Golf Tournament
All day — Penn State Golf Courses — Check website for entry fee — Enjoy a premier golf experience while supporting cancer research.
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