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Fire departments and the Centre County Animal Response Team rescued a horse that fell down an embankment on May 13 in College Township near State College—crews freed the animal from tangled fencing and helped it walk to a barn.

A man accused of DUI led police on a 9-mile high-speed chase Tuesday morning when he sped in a 45 mph zone on Benner Pike, ignored stop signs, and refused commands until he was tasered and arrested with charges for fleeing, DUI, and 19 summary offenses—his preliminary hearing is set for May 21.

Penn State leaders talked about a leak from the Philadelphia Inquirer that showed plans to close seven satellite campuses—including DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York—with closures coming after the 2026—27 school year.

The trustees will review the plan today to decide on the proposal.

Penn State released a preliminary recommendation report on the future of the Commonwealth Campuses that was shared with the Board of Trustees and later leaked to media.

The plan, which ensures that no campus will close before the end of the spring 2027 semester and offers support for students, faculty, and staff, awaits final board approval—further details will be provided after the board vote.

Penn State Extension will host a webinar series titled Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course to help food industry professionals and local health officials prepare for certification exams – the live, interactive Zoom sessions run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18 and 25.

The course covers safe food handling, storage, and inspection requirements – registration is open until June 8 with a $65 fee.

Four Penn State men's lacrosse players were named Inside Lacrosse All-Americans, led by midfielder Hunter Aquino who had 20 assists and 15 goals this season ahead of the NCAA quarterfinal matchup against Notre Dame this weekend.

Senior Matt Traynor and defenders Alex Ross and Kevin Parnham were also honored—Traynor and Parnham were recently drafted, highlighting the team's rising performance.

Penn State is set to benefit from new NIL and revenue sharing rules as Big Ten hockey programs secure funds to attract top CHL talent—commitments from players like Kevin Reidler and Luke Misa signal a shift in recruiting that will take effect in the 2025–26 season.

The changes, approved in previous years, are expected to boost NCAA hockey by increasing competition and drawing elite prospects.

Penn State men's basketball is set to face Providence in the Hall of Fame showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 22.

Tickets go on sale on September 6 via Ticketmaster and the arena box office—this game is the only nonconference matchup for the season.

Jaws Screening

May 23 — Freeman Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the suspense of Spielberg's classic in a local setting.

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.

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.

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.

Yard Sale Extravaganza

10 AM — Holmes-Foster Park — Free entry — Discover a variety of treasures for kids, crafts, and home decor at this exciting yard sale.

Boalsburg Wine Walk

4:30-8:30 p.m. — Duffy's Tavern — All items available for purchase — Sample local wines, ciders, beers, and enjoy live music and food trucks.

Teen Mental Health Book Signing

1-2 p.m. — Barnes & Noble — Free entry — Explore new insights on teen mental health during a special book signing event.

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