State College
Today
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and volunteers in Millheim are restoring the historic community pool—a long-time gathering spot—by applying for a $250,000 state grant and using a secured local match of $37,500; officials say a large private donation is needed to reopen the pool next summer. StateCollege.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bubba's Eggs, Steaks & Shakes announced its permanent closure Sunday night due to ongoing staffing challenges after operating for just over six months. The diner at 131 S. Garner St. was housed in a historic building that has been home to several local eateries. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cooper Cazares recounts his journey from freshman rejection to writing for Onward State, sharing his passion for Penn State wrestling (86 straight dual wins) and the tough lessons learned covering football. His column reflects growth and self-discovery at a local institution. Onward State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State softball lost 13-5 to No. 3 Nebraska on Senior Day in front of the season's highest crowd, honoring seniors before their regular-season finale— the team now awaits tournament placement for the Big Ten Tournament in College Park on Wednesday. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State rounded out its three-game series with a 4-3 win on Sunday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, avoiding a sweep. The team will now face Washington on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Happy Valley. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State men’s lacrosse will open the NCAA tournament at home against Army on Saturday (2:30 p.m.) at Panzer Stadium, following their Big Ten Tournament win over Johns Hopkins that earned them an auto-bid and a first-round bye. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's lacrosse earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will face Stanford at 6 p.m. on Friday. Coach Kayla Treanor led the team to a 9-0 start and now hopes to advance past the first round. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State athletics received $88.9 million from the Big Ten Conference for fiscal year 2025, second only to Ohio State’s $91.55 million share — marking a 370% growth since 2008. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State softball earned the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Softball Tournament and will face Northwestern on May 6 at Maryland Softball Stadium (first pitch at 7 p.m.). Daily Collegian
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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