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Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Centre Hall will host the 151st annual Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair at Grange Park, where local families camp and enjoy livestock exhibits and traditional fair events. New attractions include a second rodeo and bleachers for 800 viewers — a key upgrade to the busy schedule — that support the fair’s long-standing legacy. WTAJ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski was named as the College marshal for summer commencement on August 16 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Media native—who studied in Japan and served as a Lion Ambassador—will lead her peers as she prepares to graduate. Penn State
- ➤ Brandon McDonald leads about 100 student tour guides at Penn State to give campus tours that help prospective students and families feel at home and know key sites. The tours last 90 minutes and stop at spots like the Berkey Creamery—where personal experiences bring the campus community to life. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State students facing crisis or hardship will soon receive teddy bears from the Because We Care Foundation in a new partnership with Penn State University Police and Public Safety. The bears—available on all 22 campuses—are intended to comfort both children and first responders during traumatic moments. WTAJ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penn State’s fall semester starts Aug. 25, and student move-in will trigger traffic and parking changes in State College and on campus, with downtown restrictions beginning Aug. 16 and on-campus unloading starting Aug. 17. Borough officials advise extra travel time—residents and student permit holders must follow new parking routes during move-in. StateCollege.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Lucky E Rodeo will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Competition Track in Centre Hall as part of a sanctioned stop on the APRA circuit. The event will offer prize money of between $1,000 and $1,500 — a boost for riders aiming for the APRA Finals in Ohio and will include family-friendly contests like boot races and dance contests. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State women’s soccer started its season on Thursday against Duke and will host four home games this month as they build on last season’s quarterfinal run. The team lost eight players but returns six starters and adds freshmen and transfers — aiming to compete strongly this fall. Onward State
- ➤ After a season that ended with 10 wins and 19 losses, Penn State women's basketball is set to rebuild in the upcoming Big Ten season. Transfer Kiyomi McMiller, guard Viktoria Ranisavljevic, dual sport recruit Maggie Mendelson, guard Moriah Murray, and center Gracie Merkle will bring fresh scoring and improved defense—aiming to boost the Lady Lions' performance. Daily Collegian
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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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A Great Big Fight To End Hunger
7:30 p.m. — The State Theatre — Proceeds benefit local food bank — Experience the heartfelt music of A Great Big World while supporting a noble cause.
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Zero Point! Jazz Experience
7:30-9:30 p.m. — American Ale House — Reservations recommended — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of a 16-piece jazz band taking over the dining room.
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Robbie Fulks Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Robbie Fulks return to his bluegrass roots with an ensemble of masterful musicians in an evening of heartfelt music.
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Ron Sexsmith Concert
8-11 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the introspective melodies of Ron Sexsmith's latest work reflecting on life's emotional journey.
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