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Jessica McAllister

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Editor of the Centre Daily Times State College, PA [email protected]

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · 2d

Ron is an absolute legend in our newsroom, within Centre County sports, in our community and across PA media. @haliekines.bsky.social with an excellent piece on his impact and legacy:

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“I hope I can touch half the number of lives he touched,” BEA Athletic Director Doug Dyke said of the longtime high school and Penn State sports reporter.

‘There will never be another.’ Former CDT sports editor Ron Bracken dies at 81

“I hope I can touch half the number of lives he touched,” BEA Athletic Director Doug Dyke said of the longtime high school and Penn State sports reporter.

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centredaily.com @centredaily.com · 13d

James Franklin is now 4-21 against AP top-10 teams.

Three takeaways from Penn State football’s 30-24 2OT loss vs. Oregon in White Out

James Franklin is now 4-21 against AP top-10 teams.

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · 23d

Massive news for Centre County:

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s admin will close Rockview state prison, Quehanna Boot Camp

A final report was released Wednesday, one that still called for both facilities to close. A formal announcement should be made later this week.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · 29d

Horrible, upsetting news that’s a huge blow to our community and central PA media landscape.

Penn State to close WPSU after board committee votes against ownership transfer

“We know this is a deeply disappointing outcome and we are grateful to the dedicated WPSU employees whose work has enriched our lives and made our community stronger,” David Kleppinger, chair of the b...

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Sep 4

Come visit us at LION Bash for a @centredaily.com frisbee and to browse photos from our archive!

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Jon Sauber @jonsauber.bsky.social · Aug 30

View from today’s office.

Penn State is set to take on Nevada here in Beaver Stadium for the Nittany Lions’ season opener. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

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Jon Sauber @jonsauber.bsky.social · Aug 29

Both Penn State hockey teams will play in Beaver Stadium on Jan. 31.

More here:
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Penn State hockey teams will play in Beaver Stadium this winter. What to know

The two teams will play in back-to-back games.

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Jon Sauber @jonsauber.bsky.social · Aug 27

My thoughts, analysis and predictions ahead of Penn State's season opener against Nevada.

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Penn State vs. Nevada: Final thoughts and analysis of PSU’s season opener

The Nittany Lions should get plenty of reps for their young players on Saturday.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨RSVP now and get your Penn State football questions in for @jonsauber.bsky.social and @audreysnyder.bsky.social before an exclusive livestream event for @centredaily.com subscribers next week:
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Talk Penn State football with CDT’s Jon Sauber and special guest Audrey Snyder

Join Centre Daily Times’ Jon Sauber and Inside the Lions’ Audrey Snyder to preview Penn State football’s 2025 season during an exclusive livestream event for our subscribers. The two PSU beat writers ...

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Jon Sauber @jonsauber.bsky.social · Aug 19

Official Beaver Stadium capacity this year: 106,304 according to Penn State AD Pat Kraft

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Aug 18

A summary of an internal investigation found “substantial and credible evidence to support the allegations made by former Hideaway employees." @centredaily.com's Josh Moyer interviewed six of those former staff members about their experiences:
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State College’s Hideaway bar set to reopen despite misconduct allegations. ‘It’s frightening’

An internal investigation, the summary of which was obtained by the CDT, shows there is “substantial and credible evidence” to support allegations made at Hideaway Electric Speakeasy.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Aug 14

Read more about this new subscriber feature here: www.centredaily.com/news/local/a...

Centre Daily Times subscribers can now gift articles to friends and family

New for subscribers: You can now gift up to 10 free articles a month to friends and family. Share the stories you care about — from breaking news to local features.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Aug 14

Big news: @centredaily.com subscribers can now gift articles for all to read. I'm gifting one of my favorites from the past month, from @jonsauber.bsky.social:
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Understanding James Franklin: How a turbulent upbringing shaped the Penn State coach

Franklin opened up about a past that led him to develop into the man he is now, and into the father he never had.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Aug 11

Excited to partner with Penn State's After the Whistle program on this newsletter. Sign up now!

It’s almost time for high school football in Centre County. Get ready with us

The CDT and Penn State’s After the Whistle student journalists are collaborating on a newsletter to bring you coverage across the county. Sign up now!

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Aug 1

"I am concerned," a State College parent told @haliekines.bsky.social. "I’m concerned that the next provider we go to will then change their policy as well.”
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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 28

Incredible story, one only @jonsauber.bsky.social could tell: www.centredaily.com/sports/colle...

Understanding James Franklin: How a turbulent upbringing shaped the Penn State coach

Franklin opened up about a past that led him to develop into the man he is now, and into the father he never had.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 27

At long last! More here: amp.centredaily.com/news/local/c...

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 23

OOO

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 12

Bucket envy

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 11

Love these Arts Fest and People's Choice photos from @centredaily.com's Abby Drey:

Festival weekend arrives Centre County. See photos from Arts Fest, People’s Choice

Share your favorite moments with us from festivals across the county.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 11

Kicking off festival weekend at Tussey Mountain.

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 9

An ideal time to revisit this excellent @audreysnyder.bsky.social story from April about Penn State hockey's journey:
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‘A proud moment.’ Behind Penn State hockey’s journey from club sport to Frozen Four

“There’s so many people that wanted this to happen for so long,” said Joe Battista, who coached Penn State’s club ice hockey team for almost two decades.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jul 7

Huge news for my hockey-obsessed 4-year-old.

Jon Sauber @jonsauber.bsky.social · Jul 7

Source: Hockey phenom and projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Gavin McKenna is set to commit to Penn State.

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Penn State hockey lands projected 2026 No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna, per source

McKenna has been deemed a generational talent by many in the hockey community.

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Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jun 28

Pretty awesome night at the ballpark.

Jessica McAllister @jessicamcallister.bsky.social · Jun 23

Looking forward to this summer series!

Jon Sauber @jonsauber.bsky.social · Jun 23

Who are the best Penn State players of the last quarter century? We're breaking it down position by position with the help of a panel of beat writers. First up, the top 10 wide receivers.

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Who is Penn State’s best wide receiver since 2000? See how beat reporters voted

The top player at the position had one of the best years of any offensive player in the last 25 years of Penn State football.

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