Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church cleaned and restored gravestones at Pine Grove Mills Cemetery today on South Nixon Road, Pine Grove Mills (Ferguson Township) using a gentle preservation-grade cleaner so that names and dates become legible again.
The work is part of their annual service tradition.
🎓 Education
Senior Sarah Beaver from the College of Agricultural Sciences stepped back from her UPUA role to prepare for student teaching, handing her representative duty to senior David Washabaugh during campus meetings at the HUB.
Both students will promote food security initiatives and encourage more student participation.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium, Penn State improved its ground game in a 55-13 win over Buffalo as running back Quinton Martin Jr. returned to the lineup and rushed for over 100 yards while coach Matt Campbell praised improved blocking.
Defensive end Max Granville suffered a season-ending injury at practice ahead of the Temple game, and this week's episode of the 107k Podcast discussed its impact on Penn State as they look ahead to Saturday's matchup against Buffalo.
Three-time NCAA champion Jason Nolf retained his RAF Middleweight Championship in Miami on Friday night with a close 7+6 win over Julian Ramirez.
Future events include the next RAF bout in Las Vegas on Oct. 23.
On Saturday during a 55 to 13 win over Buffalo, Penn State coach Matt Campbell said tight end Andrew Rappleyea and center Brock Riker left the game as a precaution after minor injuries.
Campbell added both players were only dinged up & could have returned if needed.
Penn State receiver Koby Howard is off to a record-breaking start with 12 catches for 344 yards and 3 touchdowns over three games (averaging 28.7 yards per catch), impressing coaches and teammates.
The team will face Wisconsin next Saturday.
Penn State Football named four team captains for its game against Buffalo at noon from Beaver Stadium — Tony Rojas makes his captain debut while Rocco Becht, Anthony Donkoh and Kooper Ebel continue their roles.
Penn State wrestling will host Bloomsburg for a non-conference dual meet on Thursday, Nov.
12 on campus. This contest marks the 23rd meeting (with Penn State winning the last six) and comes as Bloomsburg refines its season schedule.
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