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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rooted Farmstead is now the newest vendor at Calder Way Pop-Up in downtown, offering a bouquet bar and weekly workshops until the end of September—bringing hands-on floral experiences to 236 E Calder Way. Downtown State College
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Penn State football doctor Scott Lynch is returning to court after receiving $5.25 million from his 2019 lawsuit against Penn State Health. Lynch alleges that Penn State and former Athletics Integrity Officer Robert Boland concealed player injury complaints and gave them 20 days to respond — no court date has been set. Daily Collegian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's chemical engineering department was renamed the Robert V. Waltemeyer Department of Chemical Engineering after a $5M gift from alumnus Robert V. Waltemeyer and his wife Gloria; the Board of Trustees approved the change in June and the endowment has long supported scholarships, research and faculty work. Penn State
- ➤ OLLI at Penn State is hosting an open house for community members aged 50 and older on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Outreach Innovation Building (100 Innovation Drive) where light refreshments, including Penn State Bakery cookies, will be served and attendees can learn about fall courses, travel, volunteer opportunities and social events. StateCollege.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward program will hold its sixth annual native tree and shrub sale this fall at 29 locations, accepting orders until 5 p.m. Aug. 27 with curbside pickup available in September or October. Funds from the sale will support volunteer efforts to repair streams, plant trees, and educate youth — strengthening local watershed management. Penn State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A guidebook that spotlights Centre County's gravel cycling trails launched on Thursday and includes QR codes for live GPS navigation—free copies were available at a launch party held at Boal City Brewing from 5—7 p.m., with extra copies offered at the HVAB office during regular business hours. Local cycling groups and partners collaborated on the project to promote sustainable outdoor recreation in the region. StateCollege.com
- ➤ Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was named to the Davey O’Brien Award watch list on August 7 after being a semifinalist last season—he threw for 3,327 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2024 and is also on the Maxwell and Walter Camp Award watch lists. Onward State
- ➤ Makenna Newkirk was promoted to Associate Head Coach of Penn State women's hockey on August 7 + she begins her fourth season after previously helping the team win two AHA and one CHA championships. Daily Collegian
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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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Johnny Mullenax Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a genre-bending blend of funky country and bluegrass from Tulsa's own Johnny Mullenax.
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Johanna Rose Performance
8-11 p.m. — The State Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the smoky and sultry sounds of New Orleans in an intimate concert setting.
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Charlie Chimi Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Performance Space — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant music of Charlie Chimi, a unique artist with a global flair.
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