Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Skills of Central PA and the Skills Foundation will host the 21st annual E.F.
Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 24 at Toftrees Resort with a 10 a.m. start where golfers compete in contests, and proceeds support local programs for intellectual and behavioral health needs.
🎭 Culture
The McCourtney Institute for Democracy will screen the documentary '9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero' on Sept.
10 at 7 p.m. at Carnegie Cinema (113 Carnegie Building) followed by a panel discussion with experts on public memory and deliberative democracy.
🎓 Education
Penn State broadcast major Cassie Hager from Palmerton completed her summer internship at hometown station WFMZ 69 News on Aug.
14. She said the hands-on experience reinforced her choice to pursue journalism and boosted her confidence.
Mount Nittany Elementary celebrated its $21 million expansion adding 36,000 sqft for classrooms and recreational areas and will open the new facility for about 400 students on Aug.
25 (including a STEM lab, cafeteria, and ADA playground).
Roderick Lee earned five degrees from Penn State and now mentors students at Penn State Harrisburg and University Park.
He also leads AI curriculum efforts and was chosen as one of the inaugural NAIRR AI Education Fellows, reflecting his commitment to opening doors for future leaders.
🏛️ Government
CATA announced fall bus route changes effective Monday, Aug.
17 to improve local service. The schedule includes enhanced White Loop frequency (buses every five minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), revised H, NV, CC and RC routes, reduced Labor Day service and extra finals week trips starting in December.
🏥 Health
Researchers at Penn State developed an ultrasoft, adhesive printable hydrogel that records multiple body signals and tested it on participants (capturing heart, eye, brain and muscle activity).
They plan to refine its printing resolution and stability for future wearable health monitors.
🏈 Sports
After Drew Allar’s impressive NFL preseason debut on Thursday, Aug.
14, his Steelers jerseys sold out quickly but have been restocked for eager fans. The former Penn State quarterback threw 153 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-9 win over the Packers, stirring local excitement for his rookie season.
Former Penn State men's soccer player Aaron Molloy was named USL Championship Player of the Month for July.
The midfielder, who now leads Lexington SC in goals and assists, recorded four assists in five games and helped his team climb to the top half of the Western Conference standings.
Penn State is set to reshape its defensive line as coaches Matt Campbell and Christian Smith plan a rotation, with Iowa State transfer Ikenna Ezeogu set as a starter and others like Max Granville and Caleb Bacon vying for play in 2026.
Prospects Alexander McPherson and Jackson Ford add depth.
At Penn State’s preseason camp, coach D’Anton Lynn is stressing the need for a versatile secondary—players train to swap positions and enhance coverage.
Safety Jeremiah Cooper and teammate Jamison Patton said the adjustments help them adapt, and Cooper plans to return for Week 1 despite recovering from an ACL injury.
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