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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Michael Barney, 43, of State College—an experienced kayaker—died from drowning when emergency crews responded to rapids on the lower Yough River at Ohiopyle State Park Friday evening around 7:19 p.m. WTAJ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The historic State Theatre in downtown State College offers a unique movie experience by screening classic films and new releases so that viewers can enjoy a communal film event—film programmer Bob Livsey said the theatre is also planning a new membership program to reward loyal audiences. Upcoming screenings include 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' and 'The Boy and The Heron' on June 22, 'Up in Smoke' on June 26, 'Field of Dreams' on June 27, and 'Neighbors' on June 28. StateCollege.com
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nine Penn State wrestlers and club members earned spots on the U.S. National Team after competing at Final X, with PJ Duke pinning his opponent at 70 kilograms+ marking a standout upset. The qualifiers now prepare for upcoming world championships and other international meets. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Jackson Smith, an 18-year-old left-handed defenseman who scored 54 points last season, committed to Penn State men’s hockey via Instagram on June 15—his decision was confirmed after earlier unconfirmed reports. He will fill a key role on the power-play unit under coach Guy Gadowsky as the team prepares for the NHL entry draft. Daily Collegian
- ➤ On June 15th, 1,100 athletes competed in Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley in Centre County, where the race began with a 1.2-mile swim at Sayers Lake, then moved to a 56-mile bike ride through local valleys, and ended with a 13.1-mile run on Curtin Road near Beaver Stadium. Lydia Russell won the women’s pro title while Drew Nesbitt finished first among men and Caroline Moyer took the top spot among amateur women for the third year. StateCollege.com
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of traditional bluegrass with a contemporary twist from award-winning songwriters.
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Happy Valley Puzzle Swap
1-2 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Exchange gently used jigsaw puzzles in a community-friendly environment.
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Open Gym
Beat the evening heat and have the kids burn off some energy at CEG's Summer Tuesday night Open Gyms! Open for ages 1–18, but please note that ages 1–5 require a parent or guardian to stay with them. 6:15pm–7:30pm at Centre Elite Gymnastics, 177 Champion Drive, Suite 200, State College, PA 16803. $5/members, $10/non-members.
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Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival
June 25-29 — Centre County Grange Fair — Ticketed event — Enjoy performances from 19 Bluegrass bands including Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent.
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Sips & Sounds Downtown Celebration
4:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Sidney Friedman Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant summer celebration with live music and refreshing beverages in downtown State College.
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Langhorne Slim Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the powerful and raw sounds of acclaimed singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim.
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Killer Queen Tribute Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the acclaimed tribute band Killer Queen as they bring the magic of Queen to life on stage.
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Firecracker 4K Independence Day Run/Walk
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Medlar Field — Registration fee required — Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic run and enjoy festivities topped off with fireworks.
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Movies in the Garden: A Complete Unknown
8:30-10:30 p.m. — H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens — Adults $15, Children $10 — Enjoy an outdoor movie night featuring the biographical film about Bob Dylan starring Timothée Chalamet.
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Sam Grisman Project Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the revival of timeless acoustic music inspired by the legacies of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.
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