Good morning, State College.

On Sept. 15, staff and volunteers harvested what remained of the grape crop at Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery at 300 Houser Road in Harris Township after a late-April freeze reduced output to about one-third of its 6-acre vineyard, leaving the family business with a significant loss.

Penn State alumna Madalyn Guzman Loffredo uses data-driven advice at her firm to help local schools, hospitals, and manufacturers manage energy costs as prices rise (guiding clients to avoid costly mistakes).

Nia Smith, a 2024 Penn State graduate and former Liberal Arts Chaiken Center peer success coach, now pursues a master’s in social work and works as a graduate residential director to support students.

The center — currently celebrating its fifth anniversary — remains a beacon of guidance that shaped her career and continues to impact the community.

PennDOT will replace the concrete bus lane on College Avenue from Monday, Sept.

28 to Thursday, Oct. 1. A single lane will close from McAllister to S. Allen and the Pugh Street crosswalk, causing expected delays for drivers and transit riders who are advised to use nearby alternative stops.

The borough will close the Beaver Avenue Lot from Monday, Sept.

28 through Saturday, Oct. 3 for repairs — all vehicles must be removed by 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 or they will be towed, and drivers can use nearby garages or metered parking.

Penn State CAPS is sharing mental health support and training for students, staff and faculty during Suicide Prevention Month.

The program offers counseling, crisis intervention and emotional well-being resources (including chat and text support) on campus.

The No.4 Penn State Women’s Hockey team lost 2-1 in overtime to No.2 Ohio State at Pegula Ice Arena in their season opener.

Freshman Morgan Stickney made 44 saves as the Buckeyes scored the winner 46 seconds into overtime.

The Penn State men’s soccer team is set to face No. 2 Indiana in Bloomington today after a last-minute loss to Michigan State, with Coach Rob Dow noting that key player Etienne Reck is returning from a hamstring injury to boost the squad.

The team is looking to turn its tough season around.

The Penn State women’s volleyball team will face Michigan today at 7:00 p.m. in Ann Arbor and play Michigan State on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in East Lansing, coming off an 8-2 record with matches airing on B1G+Big Ten Network.

Penn State lost its field hockey games against Maryland and Monmouth this week and now sits on a three-game losing streak during its road trip.

The team will face Bucknell on Sept. 28 as it tries to break the pattern.

Penn State women's hockey unveiled its 2025-26 AHA Championship ring Wednesday evening to celebrate their fourth title; the blue and silver ring, engraved with '2026 AHA Champions,' marked a historic season as the team, with a 33-6 record, was later recognized at Pegula Ice Arena during Thursday's match against Ohio State.