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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wawa will hold its Community Partnership Day on September 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center as it prepares to open three new stores in Centre County—offering food samples and leadership updates on job growth and local economic impact. StateCollege.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State Small Business Development Center’s Agriculture Center of Excellence will host an in-person seminar called 'Fields of Opportunity: Starting Your Agritourism Journey' on Aug. 13 at Ag Progress Days in Pennsylvania Furnace — the one-hour session will cover agritourism basics like planning, legal and insurance issues, and funding support. Penn State
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bill and Connie Hayes—renowned philanthropists and community volunteers—were named the 2025 honorees by Penn State’s Renaissance Fund and will be celebrated at a reception on Nov. 11 in State College where they will lead efforts to expand scholarship support for students in need. Penn State
- ➤ Leslie Treas — a 1983 Penn State nursing alumna — worked in neonatal care before she helped change nurse training by co-founding Assessment Technologies Institute and co-authoring award-winning textbooks. She received the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award from the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing for her role in reshaping nursing education and licensure standards nationwide. Penn State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A stretch of Route 2024—Old Erie Pike—will be closed starting tomorrow as PennDOT begins a bridge replacement project over Morgan Run. Motorists must take a detour via Routes 2051, 2049, 2028, and 2027 until mid-September weather permitting, officials said. WTAJ
- ➤ PennDOT announced crews will mill and pave a one-mile section of Route 45 from Deepwood Drive westbound to fix asphalt bleeding from a July project; work will begin Thursday, August 7 with paving on Friday, August 8 (weather permitting) while flaggers direct traffic. WTAJ
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men’s hockey announced jersey numbers for the 2025-26 season—freshman forward Gavin McKenna will be the first to wear No. 72 in program history, and the team will open against Arizona State on October 3 at 9 p.m. at Mullett Arena in Tempe. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State running backs Nick Singleton & Kaytron Allen were named to the Doak Walker Award watch list, making them contenders for college football's top running back honor. They were also added to the Maxwell Award watch list and both rushed over 1,000 yards last season while chasing the program's all-time record. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's soccer defenders Bella Ayscue and Kaelyn Wolfe were named to the United Soccer Coaches Defenders to Watch list on Tuesday—a preseason accolade following last year's NCAA tournament run as they also played for the U.S. Women’s Youth National teams. The players will help lead the team in their season opener at 7 p.m. on August 14 at Duke. Onward State
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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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Molly Tuttle Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — $30+ — Experience the award-winning talents of Molly Tuttle in an unforgettable evening of music.
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Anna Pearl Belinda at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
2-4 p.m. — Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Stonefly Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes from local singer-songwriter Anna Pearl in a cozy atmosphere.
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Romperayo
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — From $11.99 — Experience a vibrant musical journey through Colombian tropical folklore and modern rhythms.
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