Mon. November 20 - Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by vehicle

Plus: Rite Aid closing one State College location

In The News

🚑 A pedestrian was hospitalized at Mount Nittany Medical Center after being hit by a vehicle on the University Park campus, resulting in the closure of Curtin Road for almost two hours. The specifics of the pedestrian's condition, the crash details, and the identities of those involved have not been disclosed by Penn State police. The incident is currently under investigation by university police and the Centre County Accident Reconstruction Team. [StateCollege.com]

📉 Rite Aid is set to close its location at 1927 S. Atherton St. in the Hills Plaza as part of a restructuring effort amid financial losses and opioid litigation. This closure is part of a second phase of 17 closures that were recently announced. The first phase of more than 150 store closures was announced back in October. Rite Aid has two other locations at N. Atherton St. and Westerly Parkway in State College and one on E. Bishop St. in Bellefonte. [Centre Daily Times via Yahoo]

🏗️ Centre County officials have begun preliminary work on the $30 million refurbishment of the former Centre Crest nursing home, with bidding on the project expected to start by year-end. The facility is set to become a human services facility which will also house the elections department. Work has already begun on a new roof for the building and the county is exploring private leases for some areas of the facility including a commercial kitchen. [WJAC]

Weather

Today: 🌤️ High 43F/low 29F
Tomorrow: 🌧️🌨️ High 40F/low 39F
Extended forecast

State College Bulletin

🚙 FREE parking: Starting today in downtown State College, enjoy 2-hour free garage parking at Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages; 5-10PM free meter and lot parking; free CATA bus tokens available at the Downtown State College Improvement District office.

🚧 PennDOT removes long-term traffic control measures on Atherton. Read the full announcement here.

📣 The State College Daily will only be sent out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

The Week Ahead

A selection of things to do this week and weekend

📸 State College Photo Club Monthly Meeting
Mon. 7-9PM | Patton Township Municipal Building

In this month’s meeting, the State College Photo Club presents guest speaker Len Bernstein who will speak on the topic of “Street Photography - Looking for Meaning and Finding It”. The meeting is free and open to the public.

📽️ Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Wed. 8PM | The State Theatre | $9/$11

The Thanksgiving classic with Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) the shower curtain ring salesman is back on the big screen.

🏃 Boalsburg 5K & 8K Turkey Trot
Thurs. 9AM | Pennsylvania Military Museum | $25/$35

The 2023 Boalsburg Turkey Trot supports the cross country and track and field teams of Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy, Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, the Krush Program, and local youth running programs. Registration can be done online, 2-6PM on Wednesday at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy, or 7:30-8:30AM on Thursday (race day) at PA Military Museum.

🦃 Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thurs. 11AM-2PM | Knights of Columbus Hall, Bellefonte

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will be hosting a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner open to the public on Thanksgiving Day at their hall, 315 Stoney Batter, Bellefonte, PA (up the hill from the dollar general). The menu will include Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Ham, Stuffing, Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, and Pie. Eat in and take-out available.

🎄 Bellefonte Holiday Tree Lighting
Sat. 5PM | Talleyrand Park

Kick off the holiday season in Bellefonte this year with a community tree lighting at the gazebo in Talleyrand Park. Festivities in the park include luminary lighting, holiday cookies, hot drinks and more; with a tree lighting ceremony at 5:45PM.

🎤 State College Sings
Sun. 5-7:30PM | Axemann Brewery

A FREE community concert showcasing some of Centre County’s best vocalists. From pop to rock, musical theatre to r&b, there will be something for everyone to sit back and enjoy.

Live Music Lowdown

Monday
Sidewinder | The Phyrst | 10:30PM

Tuesday
V.Rex | The Phyrst | 10:30PM

Sports

Results

Penn State Football
11/18 vs. Rutgers | W 27-6

Penn State Men’s Basketball
11/17 vs. Morehead State | W 74-51

Penn State Men’s Ice Hockey
11/17 @ Michigan | L 4-6
11/18 @ Michigan | W 5-3

Penn State Women’s Ice Hockey
11/17 @ Mercyhurst | L 0-4
11/18 @ Mercyhurst | W 3-1

Penn State Women’s Soccer
11/17 vs. Santa Clara | W 2-0
11/19 vs. Saint Louis | W 4-3 (2OT)

Penn State Women’s Volleyball
11/17 vs. Michigan State | W 3-1
11/18 vs. Northwestern | W 3-0

State High Varsity Football
11/17 vs. McDowell | L 20-47