Get email updates Clackamas County Elections Opens Voter Service Location Inside the Happy Valley Library for May 20 OR – Clackamas County Elections will open the pop-up vote center inside the Happy Valley Library starting Monday May 5 for voters needing assistance for the May 20 The Happy Valley Vote Center provides a closer choice for voters in Happy Valley Clackamas County Elections Office in Oregon City or the Happy Valley Vote Center Each voter service location is staffed by sworn election officials “Clackamas County Elections increases access to voting services with the Happy Valley Vote Center,” Clerk Catherine McMullen shared “making it possible for every eligible voter to be able to vote hassle-free.”  Clackamas County Elections mailed ballots April 30. Voters can sign up for Track Your Ballot to know when their ballot is mailed, and once returned when it was received and accepted for counting. Voters can sign up at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot Voters should reach out and contact the elections office if they have not received their ballot by May 8 Already Registered Voters Can Update Their Voter Registration Information Until 8 p.m need to update their residence or mailing address or have changed their name are permitted to update their voter registration information until 8 p.m Voters that are active or inactive can take steps to update their voter registration record and receive a ballot for the May 20 Return your ballot by mail or to an official ballot drop site.  ballots can be mailed back with a valid postmark or returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m We recommend mailing your ballot back no later than Friday Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site after that date.  Clackamas County Elections has 25 Official Ballot Drop Sites open across the county, listed in the County Voters’ Pamphlet and also online clackamas.us/elections/official-ballot-drop-sites The ColtonTel official ballot drop site is temporarily closed due to construction at that location through December 2025 and Colton residents should choose any alternate location For more voter information about the upcoming election, visit Ready. 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To learn more about voting and elections in Clackamas County, visit clackamas.us/elections Contacts: Catherine McMullen, County Clerk and Justin Larsen, Elections Manager | countyclerk@clackamas.us or 503-655-8510 Procurement Process, Contracts and Grants CMap Contact the County Report a Hazard Public Records Request HIPAA/Privacy Concerns Civil Rights ACA Complaint Form Title VI Compliance Plan Website Privacy Media Contacts Chair Craig Roberts Commissioner Paul Savas Commissioner Martha Schrader Commissioner Ben West County Assessor/Tax Collector Bronson Rueda County Clerk Catherine McMullen District Attorney John Wentworth Justice of the Peace Karen Brisbin Sheriff Angela Brandenburg Treasurer Brian Nava the time has come: my senior column.  I spent a long time wondering how I was going to approach this moment How do I make my last-ever article for Onward State as meaningful as possible I kept a notes page since December of things that I might put in here I’ve had a blast writing over 500 (nearly 600!) stories over my four years here.  What’s funny to me is that after spending so much time telling other people’s stories I conclude my time here by writing about my own I’ll do that by blending a typical Penn State football game from last season and my college years James Franklin takes his lap around the field The players eventually make their way onto the field for the first time and begin warmups and everyone prepares for the game to get underway I vividly remember the process of choosing Penn State packing almost everything I owned into a few suitcases and moving three and a half hours from Silver Spring and since I didn’t come from a Penn State family I wasn’t yet indoctrinated into the “cult.” Was I excited for the new chapter Did I have a rough idea of what was going to happen After Zombie Nation plays and the entire stadium does its “We Are” chant Penn State takes the field against its opponent for the first time But the opposition somehow manages to put together a good drive The Nittany Lions are adjusting to what they’re seeing and the dynamic duo of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen get a couple of first downs but the offense settles for a Ryan Barker field goal.  My freshman year was pretty weird in hindsight I lived in North Halls and had a roommate who had no desire to leave the room and take in what this amazing school has to offer I joined Onward State as soon as I could when I got to campus and I was eager to get my college experience underway I was only getting a taste of what I’d gotten myself into.  I started off covering Penn State women’s hockey instead of during the game on WordPress like I was supposed to There were times when I questioned if I’d made the right choice.  Some guy named Frankie Marzano (who ultimately became one of the most important people in my college experience) allowed me to start covering men’s hockey and I spent entire weekends practically living at Pegula Ice Arena because I’d sometimes cover two series in one weekend While most people wouldn’t like the idea of that I’d begun to carve my place in Onward State Penn State starts to get more of a feel for the game Allar finds Tyler Warren for the game’s first touchdown But the opposition continues to keep up with a gutsy score of its own that somehow catches the secondary lacking Although the Nittany Lions are the better team but the second quarter was far from easy.  but various trials and tribulations made my life quite difficult during parts of my sophomore year.  Writing for Onward State wasn’t just something I loved I wasn’t sure who I was or if I was in the right place One of the reasons I stayed was because The Blog gave me a purpose and a chance to do something I love I put my head down and applied myself to covering men’s hockey that fall I focused on myself and what I felt I needed to do to be successful Former Managing Editor Gabe Angieri hired me as an associate editor I was selected to cover Penn State football.  I wasn’t entirely sure what was going to happen A difficult school year ended on a very positive note for me in so many aspects and I felt good going into the halftime of my college experience Some people leave their seats for a chicken basket and the Blue Band retakes the field for its halftime show adjustments are being made in the locker room the Nittany Lions know exactly what they’re dealing with and what they need to do to have a successful second half.  I spent the summer between my sophomore and junior year studying abroad in Brno I learned as much about myself and grew as much as in any period in my life and left with a better understanding of the world I completed an internship with Czech Television there which further affirmed my love of journalism.  especially to places that are far away and off the beaten path and Salar Mohamadpour for being along on that ride with me but I felt very comfortable and optimistic about the second half as it holds the opponent scoreless in another outstanding third quarter After Singleton and Allen propel the offense to the goal line Allar hits Khalil Dinkins for a layup touchdown in the end zone A Jaylen Reed interception gives the Nittany Lions prime field position and another drive culminates with Warren running the ball into the end zone.  I’d established myself as a prominent sports writer on staff. I began covering football games alongside Joe Lister, CJ Doebler, Mikey DeAngelis, and Hailey Stutzman. Our first road trip to Illinois, which CJ referenced in his senior column on Wednesday was the beginning of a generational run of road trips across the country over the following two years.  I was having so much fun — I got to combine my love of sports journalism and traveling into one job I became even better as a journalist during football season and embraced the weekly grind of being a football reporter I still got to cover men’s hockey and baseball in the spring Life for any college student changes when they turn 21 I quickly fell in love with Bill Pickle’s Tap Room and I’m dreaming about my next $5 Busch pitcher as I write this.  Franklin has frequently talked about how important the “middle eight” minutes of a football game can be they were crucial because every part of my life got significantly better.  and the defense builds on its strong third-quarter performance Allar and much of the starting crew are replaced by younger backups eager to get playing time I was anxious about leaving the DMV and moving somewhere else for the first time I’ve been anxious about leaving Happy Valley and Onward State But I’ve slowly accepted that my time here is coming to an end I’ve tried my best to stay as present and balanced as possible this year I’m surrounded by so many amazing people – friends Just ask someone who’s had the misfortune of sharing one with me I’m blessed to think about the run I’ve had Mitch Corcoran replaced Joe on the football beat I’m honored to call some of my closest friends Although this column is mostly about football my time on the hockey beat is just as important to end my time on the beat at the Frozen Four a few weeks ago was a blessing I see a program headed in a great direction guided by a man who’s just as good at coaching as he is a person I can’t wait to see what these three teams do in the coming years.  While I’ve written plenty for Onward State I’ve slowly become more focused on preparing the next wave of writers in the twilight of my time here to take over the football I see a young corps of great people who are eager and dedicated to improving their craft just like I was only a few years ago.  The entire Penn State team lines up to sing the Alma Mater with the students The players head off the field and into the locker room full of jubilation The media gather in Beaver Stadium’s media room and wait for Franklin to finally give his postgame press conference He eventually turns up and starts by thanking the media for coming out and covering Penn State football After Penn State beat Minnesota last season which included a gutsy fake punt on fourth down Franklin said he kept the ball because he wanted the Nittany Lions to end the game “on our terms.” my last chapter of college is indeed ending on my terms.  As graduation has loomed over the last several months I’ve tried to put thinking about it off and be present But I’ve witnessed the time gradually tick The force of time is akin to few things in this universe How inevitable it is makes it one of the most powerful forces in this world — that no matter what all things good or bad will conclude when time says so.  these four years aren’t the best of your life they were transformative: I entered as a kid but don’t take it personally if I didn’t mention you.  To my family: Thanks for always having my back Whether it’s a late-night phone call with my Dad or sharing stories about our respective schools with Graham Although you won’t be a Nittany Lion this fall To Frankie: If it wasn’t for your guidance I genuinely don’t know how my career here would’ve turned out You showed me the ropes and always had my back past and present: We all helped each other grow as writers and as people I’ll cherish our time sharing press boxes and taking road trips together for the rest of my life and more — thanks for being in my corner You’re all tremendous people with bright futures.  and you’ve each had great impacts on my life I’m excited to see what the future has in store for all of you You took a kid from Maryland who’d never been here before Nolan wrote for Onward State from 2021 until 2025. He mainly covered Penn State football, men’s hockey, and baseball, and he was also an associate editor. A Silver Spring, Maryland, native, Nolan is an avid D.C. sports and Liverpool fan. You can follow him on Twitter @nolan_wick or email him at [email protected]. Bo Nickal’s undefeated MMA record was snapped on Saturday night. Jacob Francis and Jayson Archer are each accused of leading violent hazing rituals against new members. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sergeev impressed during his lone season with the Nittany Lions, helping lead them to the program’s first Frozen Four. “I am grateful for my time at Penn State and for all of the opportunities I have received thus far,” MacBean expressed “This program has brought me lifelong friendships and has helped shape me into the person that I am today so I am thrilled to be returning for my final year of eligibility in 2025 and I am so excited to get back to work in Happy Valley!” returns following one of the most decorated individual seasons in recent memory for the Blue & White becoming the 22nd woman in Penn State program history to haul in United Soccer Coaches All-America accolades in 2024 The veteran striker also extended PSU’s streak of 31 consecutive seasons with a First Team All-Big Ten selection becoming the 82nd First Team choice in program history 4 player in Division I in a midseason release by TopDrawerSoccer also landing recognition as the TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week on September 3 of last season MacBean’s 2024 resume also saw her become Penn State’s 19th First Team United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American and 28th Scholar All-American all-time MacBean has been named an All-B1G selection on two occasions adding B1G All-Freshman Team accolades in 2022 and has earning Academic All-B1G status in every season of her career “Our entire coaching staff is extremely excited to have Katilyn MacBean back with us for the 2025 season,” Dambach said “Kaitlyn is one of the most dominant attacking players in the nation and her contributions to our program over the past few years have been instrumental in our success both on and off the field Being able to welcome back a returning All-American and First Team All-Big Ten caliber player is an opportunity we could never pass up and we cannot wait to see all that our team can accomplish this year with Katilyn back on the field.” MacBean continued her decorated Penn State women’s soccer career with her most statistically dominant season a year ago leading the Nittany Lions with a career-best 34 points to become the highest scoring student-athlete in Happy Valley since Maya Hayes booked a 70-point campaign in 2013 She notched the third-longest goal scoring streak in Penn State history tallying in eight consecutive matches beginning in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament and concluding after PSU’s 2-1 win over Saint Louis in 2024 She appeared and started in all 25 matches for PSU in its run to the National Quarterfinals amassing 1,645 minutes of action on the pitch Her 34 points ranked third in the Big Ten Conference and 15th nationally while her 1.36 points per match stood fifth in the league MacBean scored 16 goals and added two assists to reach the 34-point threshold with her 16 total goals standing as the most at PSU since Hayes’ 19 tallies in 2013 MacBean registered six match-winning goals for the Blue & White the second most in the country and seventh most nationally Over the course of her decorated career with the Blue & White making 45 starts and tallying 3,831 total minutes of time on the field since her debut campaign in the fall of 2022 Her 29 collegiate goals are coupled with nine total assists for a grand total of 67 points making her the highest-scoring active student-athlete on the Penn State roster heading into the program’s 32nd varsity season MacBean has improved on her single-season goal scoring total in every season of her career catapulting from three goals in 2022 to 10 in 2023 and 16 a season ago She has found the back of the net for the match-winning tally on 11 occasions highlighted by a single-season career best of six a year ago cementing her place as one of the most clutch marquee performers in women’s college soccer Visit GoPSUSports.com for more information on Penn State women’s soccer Fans can keep up to date with the Nittany Lion women’s soccer 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and XL Fest co-organizer “We’re excited for another incredible festival of shows and workshops while showing off the best of Happy Valley.” The festival will also showcase experienced improvisers from all over the country through workshops such as Tanya Morgan of Philadelphia South Carolina and Jaime Moyer of Los Angeles The workshops offered during the festival will cover a wide variety of topics from working with scene partners to how to avoid planning in improv and even bringing a Bollywood lens to improv performances Blue Brick Theatre will host 12 shows during the three-day festival with performers and acts from cities across the nation like Baltimore Philadelphia and even from here in Happy Valley “Attendees can look forward to a blend of iconic local experiences throughout the festival scavenger hunts around State College’s downtown district and visits to the Berkey Creamery,” Happy Valley Improv noted in a press release The festival is still looking to recruit businesses for 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StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page AZ — Community members living off State Route 303 near Peoria say their growing Arizona neighborhood has one big problem: Happy Valley Road At its intersections at Dysart Road and El Granada Boulevard some drivers fly through going 20 miles per hour over the speed limit Robin Ellis says this makes it dangerous for commuters trying to turn onto the road “It drives me crazy when they don’t slow down," Ellis said and her neighbors came out to observe the traffic during morning rush hour They say the issues have grown worse as more housing developments have popped up around the road “They have been telling us for at least three years now that they’re going to put lights here," Ellis said The Happy Valley Road intersections at Dysart and El Granada are both on the Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s project list and neither has been funded for construction The county provided us with the following statement on the current status of the projects: "While long-term transportation solutions take time the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is committed to enhancing mobility on County roadways MCDOT is actively exploring interim improvements at the intersection of Happy Valley Rd and El Granada Blvd and is hopeful to move forward with a limited-term alternative while the full intersection solutions are fully scoped and designed We anticipate work on the interim improvements could begin as early as June this year." there are more signs promising more houses Ellis says it just means more traffic problems ahead You can reach us at roads@abc15.com and by phone at 833-AZROADS Report a typo Just 20 miles from the bustle of the medina Ourika valley is a place of magical gardens olive groves and walking trails in the foothills of the High Atlas From my vantage point on a rooftop terrace I can see the snaking form of the Ourika River meandering through the swathe of palmerias at the southern edge of Marrakech It’s hard to imagine that barely 20 miles (32km) separate me from the frantic bustle of the famous Djemaa el Fna square and the clamour of the souks “Salam alaikum,” says Abdelkarim Ait Ali, owner of Ourika Lodge (doubles from £53) as he loads my already groaning table with the generous breakfast offerings that are part of traditional Amazigh (Berber) hospitality “There are so many [hot air] balloons this morning!” he says View image in fullscreenI hadn’t even noticed the distant specks in the skies above the city The realisation that even the skies are crowded makes it easier to picture the ruckus that reverberates through one of the world’s most vibrant cities each morning I’d fallen in love with Marrakech during my first assignment there three decades ago I’m immensely grateful that I’d decided to base myself in Ourika valley where the only sounds this morning are the sizzling of my Berber omelette and the braying of a mule from the mountain trail behind the house View image in fullscreenAt weekends these colourful riverside cafes on the upper Ourika are full of visiting Marrakchis Photograph: M Bell/Getty ImagesAbdelkarim had guided me on a hike into those mountains the previous day and I’d been astounded that such pristine wilderness could lie so close to a city of a million people leading tours and expeditions throughout the High Atlas and beyond He shows me carob trees with their chocolate-flavoured seed pods and cypress seeds harvested for what French colonials called le poivre des pauvres (the poor man’s pepper) “Mountain people place dried oleander leaves on a fire to create antiseptic smoke,” he tells me I’m astounded that such pristine wilderness could lie so close to a city of a million peopleFrom the ravine below comes the sound of a wild boar cracking through the vegetation She emerges from the thicket with five striped piglets hurrying to keep up but fortunately we are downwind and she remains unaware of our presence patches of snow glint on the peaks of Toubkal national park It has been four years since north Africa’s highest mountains had a proper snowfall and the ski-season at nearby Oukaïmeden has been almost nonexistent once again this year The last wild Atlas lion was shot near those high peaks in 1942 but experts believe that African wolves are now making a comeback in the High Atlas’s remotest valleys We see the hoof prints of boar everywhere and it’s easy to imagine that the wolves may find rich pickings if they return Abdelkarim explains that the boar population is almost at infestation level as their meat is haram (forbidden to Muslims) There are worries that the drought is bringing them increasingly into contact with the villagers as the hungry pigs raid fields and homesteads on a nightly basis View image in fullscreenArtist André Heller’s Anima Garden Photograph: Mauritius Images/AlamyIt has been a hard time for farmers Spring meltwater rather than rainfall is the primary life force for the Ourika valley’s fruit orchards It is where I learn how saffron, Morocco’s valuable “red gold”, is harvested. Morocco’s deliciously refreshing mint tea is celebrated, but the saffron-scented tea I sip on a sunny terrace in the Jardin du Safran, amid an orchard of persimmons, kumquats and clementines, stands out. Even among the mind-boggling assortment of flavours – thyme tea, sage tea, lavender tea, absinthe, even artemisia (AKA wormwood) tea – that are popular among the Amazigh, this is a highlight. Free newsletterGet travel inspiration, featured trips and local tips for your next break, as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays Read moreRural markets that rotate on a daily basis around the villages provide a fascinating contrast to the spice We fuel our exploration of the Friday market in Aghmat village with succulent Ouarzazate dates and sugarcane juice that is tangy with crushed ginger Ongoing excavations at Aghmat archaeological site prove that this now humble village was the regional capital for more than 700 years until the city was relocated to Marrakech’s current position in the 11th century The brick domes that had been part of Aghmat’s majestic hammam were occupied by a community of potters for longer than anyone could recall before archaeologists began restoring the site in 2005 The restoration project remained largely unaffected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 8 September 2023 killing almost 3,000 people and destroying or damaging an estimated 60,000 houses near the mouth of Ourika gorge and 40 miles from the epicentre “It’s strange how fate works,” Khalid ben Youssef tells me when I arrive for a pottery class at his workshop in Tafza “When we were clearing the rubble we discovered a big stone slab that was engraved in Hebrew When I eventually got it translated I learned that it bore the date 1575 and was etched with the name of my ben Youssef family!” View image in fullscreenThe terrace of Ourika Lodge Photograph: Mohamed RouayThe people of Tafza are still struggling to come to terms with the destruction but at least the years of drought have been kind to the pottery industry and the roofs and courtyards throughout the village are permanently stacked with ranks of terracotta pots a morning under Khalid’s expert tutelage is enough to get me creating a surprisingly elegant tangia pot in which meat is traditionally slow-roasted in embers seem to be aware of how much Ourika valley has to offerAt weekends the banks of the upper Ourika bloom with lurid parasols and scattered floor cushions while chefs at scores of riverside cafes chop hunks of lamb and goat into steaming tangia pots or prepare smouldering mini-volcanoes of tagine stews with vegetables The series of seven picturesque falls in Setti Fatma village is by far Ourika valley’s most popular tourist drawcard sightseers often stop to have their photos taken mounted on camels After taking a selfie at cascade number one most visitors promptly cross the river to descend back to the town But Abdelkarim guides me onwards up a narrow track – little more than a goat trail – which leads through a jaw-dropping chasm to the second Half an hour later we reach the fifth cascade where a picture-perfect natural plunge pool presents an idyllic picnic spot a world away from the noisy riverside eateries seem to be aware of how much Ourika valley has to offer,” says Abdelkarim as we stare past the waterfall to the snow-capped peaks A vehicle driving the wrong way on a north Phoenix road caused a fiery crash that left a 4-year-old in critical condition Officers were dispatched just before 8 a.m on April 26 to the crash at 49th Avenue and Happy Valley Road seriously injured inside one of the damaged SUVs was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Police said both adult drivers were also hospitalized Detectives learned the SUV was eastbound on Happy Valley Road and crossed into oncoming traffic The child was in a booster seat when the crash happened and neither driver appeared intoxicated Plea deal: Son of Phoenix police officer pleads guilty to hit-and-run that killed jogger ARIZONA NEWS BY PAYNE MOSES PHOENIX — A 4-year-old child was left in critical condition and two adults were hospitalized in a two-vehicle crash in north Phoenix on Friday morning At roughly 8 a.m. on Friday, Phoenix police responded to the area of 49th Avenue and Happy Valley Road The child and both adult drivers were removed from their respective cars and taken to a nearby hospital by the Phoenix Fire Department One of the cars was “actively on fire” when police arrived Detectives reported the vehicle that contained the child had been traveling east on Happy Valley Road when it “crossed into incoming lanes of traffic” and struck another vehicle Neither driver showed any sign of intoxication when interviewed by authorities The intersection was closed for about five hours on Friday for initial review No other details were immediately available Follow @pwmoses11 Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here an international competition that showcases compelling animated works by student returns to Penn State's University Park campus for its fifth year All events are free and open to the public Works range from animated short films and experimental animation to animated motion graphics and design and push the innate ability of animation to communicate across cultures The festival takes place at the Penn State University Park campus with open and student award winners and official selections featured in screenings and exhibitions at the HUB Flex Theater the Carnegie Cinema and the HUB-Robeson Gallery HVAF is a collaboration between organizers and academic partners and is supported by the Digital Arts and Media Design Program (DART) and the School of Visual Arts at Penn State For more information, visit the Happy Valley Animation Festival online. PHOENIX — A child and three men were hurt in a fiery crash in north Phoenix Friday morning Emergency crews were first called to the scene near 48th Avenue and Happy Valley Road around 8 a.m for reports of a two-vehicle crash with one person trapped Phoenix police say one man was trapped in one of the vehicles Police say he was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Two other adults were taken to hospitals with injuries and a young child was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries What led to the crash is under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department Location: At the northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road in Peoria Description: A 336-unit apartment complex is expected to be the next phase to begin construction at The Trailhead in north Peoria is constructing the 903,000-square-foot mixed-use project Getting its name from the adjacent Happy Valley Corridor trail system The Trailhead has a shopping center anchored by the recently opened Safeway plus new retailers and restaurants that have started to open or are in the late stages of development There will also be a renovated church and the multi-family housing project a real estate investment and development firm on the residential side of the large project recreational areas and a resort-style pool About 30% of the units will be one-bedroom apartments while 50% will be dedicated to two bedrooms The remaining units will comprise three-bedroom apartments The complex is also designed to complement The Trailhead's other amenities allowing residents to spend less time in their cars and more time walking the nearby trails and shopping in the center History: Pederson spent roughly seven years working with a handful of different landowners to get the project into development It started when Safeway’s former real estate director approached Pederson to help get The Trailhead built on the site Local business owners and officials from Pederson Hines and the city of Peoria held a groundbreaking ceremony in March 2024 to mark the start of the project’s construction In February, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies opened their doors to join Safeway Hines said construction is expected to finish by about 2027 Hines recently submitted its housing plans for the development to the city of Peoria Like this story? Get more West Valley news straight into your email inbox by signing up for our free weekly West Valley Newsletter Is there something under construction you'd like to tell us about or find out more about? Contact the reporter. Shawn Raymundo covers the West Valley cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria and Surprise. Reach him at sraymundo@gannett.com or follow him on X @ShawnzyTsunami Thousands in Centre County Lose Power After Severe Storms Man Dies by Electrocution in State College After Severe Storm Damaged Power Lines Road Closures Continue in Centre County After Severe Storm When most Penn Staters think of springtime sports it typically doesn’t include men’s and women’s ice hockey When Matt DiMarsico scored the winning overtime goal against UConn in the NCAA Regional Championship game hugged my wife and we jumped up and down as if we just won the lottery The fact that Matt is a Pittsburgh area kid from the Pens Elite program made it even more amazing for me Because that program evolved from the Amateur Pens program of which I was one of the original co-founders in 1983 who continues to support Penn State hockey to this day was a member of our 1990 Icers ACHA National Championship team that was recognized at Pegula Ice Arena back in January at alumni weekend just as Coach Gadowsky’s guys were starting their amazing turnaround from a slow fall semester start spoke at a conference at Penn State on April 10 and immediately flew to St Louis for the Frozen Four game with Boston University That is the power of Penn State alumni loyalty my mind was a torrent of emotions and flashbacks to days gone by Because I am sort of the “unofficial” historian of PSU hockey (which just means I’m old!) my thoughts turned to hockey ghosts of the past: Captain Herb Baetz from 1909 and 1940s varsity coach Arthur Davis and his players like John Dufford and George Wolbert Bill Charles and Coach Larry Hendry and their teammates and parents and volunteers who resurrected hockey at Penn State in 1971 after a 25-year hiatus Morris Kurtz who sustained the program through the 1970s Jon Shellington and Larry Rocha and my teammates and the many hockey management volunteers who helped me survive Dear Old State from 1978-82 To Greenberg Ice Pavilion Manager Larry Fies HPER Dean Karl Stoedelfalke and especially my mentor and old boss who took a chance on a 27-year-old to become the Icers’ coach in 1987 Scott Balboni and our academic counselor extraordinaire Don Boller and the whole team at McClanahan’s) the amazing student volunteers from the HMA and our amazing fans especially the indomitable Section E loyalists who preceded the current Roar Zone I know I’m forgetting some wonderful people ESPN’s John Buccigross described the Icers this way: “It was a club hockey juggernaut They had this cool little punk rock following.” In case  you think I forgot the most important group I could never and will never forget the players who came before me the guys I was fortunate to be teammates with the ones I was blessed to coach and the ones who came after my time at PSU who still electrify Pegula Ice Arena calls and social media post mentions about the program making it to the Frozen Four It’s so nice to be remembered but I tell you that for every time someone mentioned me construction manager and a lot more who all played a role in the history of PSU hockey Because of their passion for hockey and love of Penn State now we all get to enjoy the fruits of a dream that started over a century ago “Team Pegula” came together quickly in 2010 and included Crawford Architects Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Plant Simply too many people to thank in one article but know that it took a lot of people to make it happen.  I was simply blessed to be one of the band leaders of the Icer Family and Team Pegula It was a magical series of events that led to the building of the Pegula Ice Arena and the resurrection of the varsity hockey program I’m so grateful to all the people who love PSU hockey and it’s awesome to witness what Coach Gadowsky and these players have accomplished So that brings us to Coach Gadowsky and his coaches and staff and most importantly the players on the 2024-25 team You don’t know most of the people I mentioned above because of the amazing turnaround season that you had and by virtue of your making it to the Frozen Four you brought more joy to more people than you will ever know We salute you for what you accomplished on the ice for representing us and the university with class and dignity for maintaining high standards in the classroom and for being involved in the greater community.  The tears of joy flowing down our cheeks and the high fives and hugs throughout Nittany Nation after the OT goal against UConn were only possible because of your dedication and hard work on and off the ice and your skill and talents coming together under the guiding hand of Coach Gadowsky and his staff.  but you will always be remembered as the first to reach the Frozen Four another team (perhaps soon!) will rise up again and one day they will take it to the next step that next step would not be possible.  The previous best season for a potential Frozen Four for men’s hockey was in 2020 their season ended early because of COVID-19 The team was the Big Ten regular season champion and one of the early favorites in the NCAA Tournament Like this year’s team they had a standout goalie in Peyton Jones (currently playing professionally in Austria) and an outstanding offense led by current AHL stars Alex Limoges and Nate Sucese This year’s team drew the University of Maine ranked third nationally and the reigning Hockey East playoff champion That may not mean much to the non-college hockey fan but for those who follow the game PSU was about to get fed to a Bears program that captured the Hockey East Championship 5-2 over UConn Keep in mind perennial powerhouse teams Boston College and Boston University are members of Hockey East and both would get upset only fueling their desire to redeem themselves in the NCAA tournament I got to watch that game with my former teammate John Davis at his home in Texas The victory over UConn I watched at home with my wife who sacrificed so much over the years while I was off prolonging adolescence and helping raise other people’s kids as a coach a national title was not to be this year as Boston University scored a late empty net goal to finish its 3-1 win in the Frozen Four semifinal.  But what a run for the Nittany Lion men’s team While the Penn State women’s hockey team’s season concluded in late March with their third consecutive AHA conference title (a 4-1 win over Mercyhurst) and an appearance in the NCAA tournament (4-1 loss to St one member of the team continued to play on the world stage.  Penn State women’s hockey standout Tessa Janecke (Orangeville, Illinois) scored the “Golden Goal” 17 minutes into overtime to lead Team USA to a 4-3 overtime win over archrival Canada this past Sunday at the 2025 IIHF women’s world hockey championship Tessa has now won a gold and a silver medal with Team USA and holds Penn State’s career and single season scoring records She is an often decorated AHA conference and nationally recognized forward who has helped lead the Penn State women’s team to become a perennial top 10 NCAA program The success of the men’s and women’s programs (on and off the ice) are exactly what Terry and Kim Pegula hoped for when they made their record philanthropic gift in 2010 to build the Pegula Ice Arena and establish men’s and women’s varsity programs The history of hockey at Penn State has a long and storied past and many long-time hockey fans in Happy Valley are enjoying the successes that have been decades in the making.   and some help from the ghosts of teams past I’m bullish that springtime men’s and women’s hockey will become a common sight in Happy Valley for years to come 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business Clackamas County Elections Launches Second Voter Service Location Inside the Happy Valley Library OR – Clackamas County Elections will open a pop-up vote center inside the Happy Valley Library starting Monday Each voter service location is staffed by sworn election officials “Clackamas County Elections is able to increase access to voting services with the launch of the Happy Valley Vote Center,” Clerk Catherine McMullen shared Clackamas County Elections mailed ballots Oct. 16. Voters can sign up for Track Your Ballot to know when their ballot is mailed, and once returned when it was received and accepted for counting. Voters can sign up at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot Voters should reach out and contact the elections office if they have not received their ballot by Oct Voters that are active or inactive can take steps to update their voter registration record and receive a ballot for the November 5 This is permitted by Oregon election law and administrative rule.  “I encourage voters who still need to update voter registration or have questions about their voter registration to contact their local elections office as soon as possible Clackamas County Elections is ready to help voters with last minute questions or changes We understand that every voter’s situation is unique and are available to assist with voter registration questions until Election Day.” Clerk McMullen stated Clackamas County Elections has 26 Official Ballot Drop Sites open across the county, listed in the County Voters’ Pamphlet and also online clackamas.us/elections/official-ballot-drop-sites For more voter information about the upcoming election, visit Ready. Set. VOTE! A Voter’s Guide to the November 5, 2024 General Election (available in English plus six languages). To learn more on voting and elections in Clackamas County, visit clackamas.us/elections — The Happy Valley Animation Festival (HVAF) will return for its fourth year on March 27-April 5 with events happening across the University Park campus and via livestream The HVAF is an international animation competition that seeks to showcase works by student designers and filmmakers in three primary categories: Animated Short Films HVAF receives more than 1500 entries from more than 125 countries annually The festival is a collaboration among organizers Events for 2024 are hosted by the Digital Arts and Media Design Program in the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture's School of Visual Arts and the Animation Club For more information and livestream links, visit happyvalleyanimationfestival.org Public screening of selected HVAF 2024 award-winning animations and official selections in the international open and international student categories. Event will be livestreamed for remote viewing (check website for details) Public screening of HVAF 2024 official selections in the international open and international student animation categories. Event will be livestreamed for remote viewing (check website for details) Public screenings of HVAF 2024 official selections in the international open and international student animation categories and the Mountaineers (34-5) had their 14-game winning streak come to an end after dropping a 3-2 decision to the Penn State Nittany Lions (25-14) Tuesday night Penn State redshirt sophomore Jack Porter gave the Nittany Lions the lead in the bottom of the first with a two-out solo home run for the 1-0 lead The Nittany Lions added a pair of runs in the fifth after an error at short on a ground ball from junior Paxton Kling followed redshirt sophomore Jack Porter squeezing a single through the left side and a passed ball put runners at second and third redshirt sophomore Bryce Molinaro line a two-RBI single to right field for a 3-0 lead West Virginia got on the board in the seventh after senior Brodie Kresser worked a one out walk then sophomore Spencer Barnett drove the 2-2 pitch well over the right field wall to pull the Mountaineers within a run West Virginia senior Grant Hussey received a four-pitch walk Armani Guzman came into the game for Hussey as a pinch-runner and Kresser advanced the sophomore on a sacrifice bunt but the Mountaineers could not bring him home as WVU falls 3-2 The Mountaineers return to the field for the first of a three-game series Friday night at UCF Game two is slated for Saturday at 6:00 p.m EST and the series finale is scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 p.m Ross Hodge Announces the Signing of Treysen Eaglestaff West Virginia Forward Abraham Oyeadier Enters the Transfer Portal Ross Hodge Adds Jase Herl to the Coaching Staff West Virginia Leaps into the Top 10 in a Pair of National Polls Logan Sauve Earns a Spot on the Buster Posey Award Watch List FacebookEmailSTANFORD - After a two-week hiatus surrounding the 2025 Winter Cup 2 Stanford returns to collegiate action by traveling to Happy Valley to square off against No Action against the Nittany Lions gets underway at 1 p.m with the meet being broadcast live on the Big Ten's subscription-based streaming platform BURKHART WINS THIRD GOTW HONOR » After a Winter Cup performance that saw Taylor Burkhart finish fourth in the all-around competition native was named MPSF Gymnast of the Week for the third time this season Burkhart's Winter Cup performance was highlighted by strong efforts on parallel bars (27.500) leading to a total all-around score of 158.050 Burkhart previously won conference GOTW honors on Jan and is the nation's top-ranked all-around competitor with a 81.350 3Score average Former All-Americans Brandon Briones and J.R Chou are Stanford's only departures from 2024 NATION'S TOP CLASS JOINS THE FARM » In addition to an abundance of championship experience returning to the program in 2025 Stanford welcomes another stellar incoming class to the team this season "I am very excited to have this stellar incoming class joining us next season," Glielmi said and Kiran have been on the USA Junior National Team which bodes well for their preparedness moving into the senior ranks Marcus brings tremendous international experience competing for his home country of Finland and seeing Wade's progress this year shows he will also be vying for a national team spot." THE DYNASTY CONTINUES » The Cardinal became just the second program in NCAA history (Nebraska to win its fifth consecutive NCAA championship last season pulling away in the fifth of sixth rotations to score 425.324 to runner-up Michigan's 419.689 inside Ohio State's Covelli Center It was Stanford's highest team score since beginning its national title streak in 2019 Leading the Cardinal was Asher Hong, who captured an incredible three individual titles – on vault (15.266), parallel bars (15.100), and rings (14.966) -- and Khoi Young who captured the all-around championship with 86.098 points Young became the fifth different Stanford gymnast to win an NCAA all-around title and the ninth overall crown by a Cardinal Previous all-around champions from Stanford were Steve Hug (1972-74) It was the Cardinal's 10th NCAA men's gymnastics championship in school history winning each national title since 2019 (there was no NCAA championship in 2020) Of the Cardinal's class of honorees, Arun Chhetri was the only athlete to become an All-American for the first time in his career Stanford has now tallied 81 different individual All-Americans in program history NISSEN-EMERY WINNER » The Nissen-Emery award, the highest honor in college gymnastics, made its return to The Farm in 2024 as Colt Walker became Stanford's seventh recipient of the award this season Walker joins Brody Malone (2022), Akash Modi (2017), Eddie Penev (2013), Dan Gill (2004), Josh Stein (1995) and Steve Hug (1974) in the list of Cardinal winners, and is the fifth honoree under head coach Thom Glielmi Walker has enjoyed a decorated career at Stanford as a four-time NCAA championship team member and a three-time MPSF conference team champion Walker was a two-time NCAA All-American on parallel bars (2022 CONFERENCE DOMINANCE » Stanford won the MPSF conference championship for the third consecutive season in 2024 posting a season-high 422.700 to knock off host Oklahoma It was the Cardinal's ninth conference championship in program history with seven of them coming under the MPSF banner It was a back-and-forth affair between the nation's top two programs as Stanford jumped out to an early lead fueled by a 72.100 vault score in the opening rotation Oklahoma climbed back to take the lead after four rotations with solid performances on still rings and vault but Cardinal performed at its best down the stretch with season-best scores on pommel horse (71.950) and still rings (70.750) to prevail with the meet victory his second consecutive season receiving the award TWO CARDINAL CLAIM OLYMPIC BRONZE » The United States returned to the Olympic medal stand in Paris this past summer, as Asher Hong and alum Brody Malone helped Team USA claim bronze for its first team medal since 2008 Team USA scored a 257.793 during Monday's competition finishing behind Japan (259.594) and China (259.062) Asher Hong was consistently great in the team final scoring in the 14's in each of his four events After finishing just outside the top 8 on still rings and vault as an individual during the qualification round Hong posted 14.533 and 14.833 routines in those events Texas native also posted a 14.133 on floor exercise and closed out his Olympics with a 14.400 on parallel bars Hong and Malone become just the 2nd and 3rd Olympic medalists in program history joining 1996 parallel bars silver medalist Jair Lynch Happy Valley Police recover Marine Corps veteran’s prized stolen bicycle Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6UyRFBQx3Pg investigators with the Happy Valley Police Department executed a search warrant at an apartment in Happy Valley they recovered a stolen bicycle and various parts belonging to a Marine Corps veteran from Vancouver Javier Romo originally reported his bicycle stolen to the Vancouver Police Department in May of 2024 Happy Valley Police investigators received information from Vancouver Police that the stolen bicycle may be in Happy Valley Happy Valley investigators were able to secure a warrant to search an apartment where they believed the bicycle was located many of the components had been removed from the stolen bicycle and put on other bicycle frames Investigators interviewed Thomas Jospeh Mendoza A charge of theft in the first degree has been sent to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office for consideration.  a Sheriff’s Office Community Service Officer Romo’s bicycle parts that had been installed on a different bike The officer then reassembled the parts onto Mr bringing a months-long investigation to a successful conclusion Three Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley Estacada and Wilsonville -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services Public Information OfficerClackamas County Sheriff’s OfficeCommunications Unit Popular Sheriff's Office Services A Safe Place: Family Justice Center for Clackamas County Leadership Team Concealed Handgun Licenses Reports The short film “Les Lucioles” by Hannah Gozlan has been featured at a previous Happy Valley Animation Festival Courtesy of the Happy Valley Animation Festival This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette UNIVERSITY PARK — The Happy Valley Animation Festival will return to Penn State this spring for its fifth year bringing an international showcase of animated works to venues across campus with selections ranging from narrative short films and experimental pieces to motion graphics and interactive design exhibitions and live-streamed events will be taking place from Thursday HVAF highlights different styles of animation from techniques like 2D hand-drawn and 3D computer-generated animation to stop motion AR/VR experiences and experimental visual art forms shared that the festival was started in 2020 by Carlos Rosas head of the Digital Arts and Media Design Program (DART) in Penn State’s School of Visual Arts “The festival began as a means for us as professors and digital artists and designers to engage with students within our program and across the university,” she said “It also provides a platform for the amazing work being produced by both students and professionals all over the world.” HVAF films — which were submitted and selected via an open call for entries between Oct 2024 — fall under three main categories: animated short films experimental animation and animated motion graphics and design at the Flex Theater at 132 HUB Robeson Center public screening of selected HVAF 2025 award-winning animations in the international open and international student categories The event will be live-streamed for remote audiences “We began with a showcase event and quickly added events like the HUB Gallery exhibition and Palmer screenings,” Rosas said “We’re very excited to have a screening of official selections at the Palmer Museum of Art this year which marks our first screening in the beautiful new building.” The festival also engages the community beyond the university “We’ve had great interest from the State College Area School District in terms of faculty bringing classes to the showcase event,” Rosas noted “We were also asked to put together a full-day screening event at the HUB Gallery so that K-12 classes could be brought in throughout the day to be inspired by the possibilities of animation.” HVAF’s commitment to accessibility and education remains a key focus as the festival grows and evolves in the coming years “We will continue to focus on keeping the competition free-for-all to enter and keeping screenings and exhibitions free-for-all to visit,” Rosas emphasized “It’s exciting for us to be able to help young people understand the experiences perspectives and vision of others from all over the world.” This year’s festival received over 1,600 submissions from approximately 125 countries with 90 to 125 official selections for screening Approximately 16 to 20 films will be awarded best animation or finalist status A full schedule of HVAF 2025 events can be found at happyvalleyanimationfestival.org #ClackCo appraisers visiting Happy Valley area starting mid-October Appraisers with the Clackamas County Assessment and Taxation Department will be conducting reappraisals of residential properties and lots within the city of Happy Valley and in the unincorporated areas surrounding the city The reappraisals are expected to last six-to-eight weeks A map of the properties in the reappraisal area appears below The purpose of the reappraisal is to verify that building/land assessments are up-to-date and accurate appraisers will not have to stop at properties but simply have a look from their vehicles (no action from homeowners is needed) there are around 14,000 properties that our appraisers will look over during the course of the reappraisals Residents can identify our official county appraisers easily Clackamas County deeply cares about resident privacy and safety We also deeply care about the safety of our staff which is why we are promoting this action and our appraisers’ appearances to ensure the community knows who they are and what’s going on If you have any questions or concerns about these reappraisals, or the reappraisal process, please contact the #ClackCo Assessment and Taxation Department at propertytaxinfo@clackamas.us.Learn more about tax and property information from the Assessment and Taxation office.  2025 reappraisal map (WCYB) — Tuesday is officially the kickoff of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program or TCAP for students in our region While standardized testing is difficult in a normal year this year is even more challenging for Carter County Schools after missing nearly 54 instructional days due to Helene and snow days News Five’s Natalea Hillen visited a Carter County School on Tuesday to see the TCAP kick off in action faculty and staff pumping up students on this day with a 'Red Carpet TCAP Kickoff' Teachers are getting the Warriors fired up for game day in the classroom Students arriving at school Tuesday morning on the first day of TCAP testing with an exciting welcome Educators dressed up like coaches and the students are the athletes Teachers cheering on the students with music and disco lights celebrating the students at Happy Valley Middle School after Carter County Schools lost so many days of learning because of Helene Principal Brandon Young said teachers have been preparing students for the standardized testing for countless hours And Happy Valley Middle School teacher Erica Little said For them to feel that we see them and they know how important to us as we know how hard they worked this year Young told me even though these students have had limited time in the classroom they have never been more ready to tackle a new challenge TCAP testing takes the middle school students 6 days to complete STATE COLLEGE — State College Spikes is set to host the second annual Happy Valley Hardball Classic at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Saturday will come together in Happy Valley for four total games including a championship and consolation matchup.  The four teams competing are Bald Eagle Area Bald Eagle is coming off back-to-back state titles in 2023 and 2024 and Bellefonte is still hot from its 2023 state championship win against Dallas “I’m thrilled to have the Red Raiders back in the Hardball Classic,” Bellefonte Head Coach Jon Clark said “This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our local teams and athletes in a premier venue.” State College also has some experience winning titles at Medlar Field with a win in 1979 and appearances in 1981 The full schedule for the Happy Valley Hardball Classic is: with food and drink options once in the ballpark All ballpark rules and policies remain in place for the high school games including no outside food or drink allowed.  Parking for the event can be found at Porter North and Jordan East and is free to fans with a Penn State parking permit fans can use the Honk app to buy parking for $1 per hour.  This year’s logo was designed by Bald Eagle Area student Michaela Turner who won the right to design the 2025 logo after Bald Eagle won the event in 2024.  Bellefonte Area High School student Addison Wynkoop will also be involved as she will sing the national anthem for the event.  — The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit reports crews have recovered two deceased individuals from the area of Trail 8 who were caught in an avalanche while recreating in the area The Sheriff's Office responded overnight to a reported avalanche burial in the area of Trail 8 between the junction with Trail 88 and Trail 6 (FS Road 370) This area is between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top area and commonly known as Happy Valley "I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the couple who lost their lives in the avalanche while enjoying the Central Oregon backcountry," Sheriff Kent van der Kamp stated "Their long history in our community and the lives they touched are a testament to the spirit and resilience that make Central Oregon such a special place to live On behalf of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and our entire community I extend my heartfelt condolences to their family and loved ones during this difficult time." The Sheriff's Office says the public should be aware that avalanche danger in the Central Cascades area is moderate to considerable and to use extreme caution when recreating Check coavalanche.org for more information including forecasts and observations Jason and Sandy Nickal enjoy reflecting on nearly 30 years of adventures together With last June’s hiring of Jason Nickal as head wrestling coach it seemed to me that State College Area High School had staked a claim to future mat transcendence.   I know it’s dangerous to predict the future even with a stalwart leader like Nickal There’s a reason why Wall Street firms monotonously say “Past performance is not indicative of future results.” But by snagging Nickal as the new Little Lion coach State High got as close as possible to a sure thing That’s why the announcement of Nickal’s hiring created a buzz like the one that followed Cael Sanderson’s selection by Penn State in 2009 Nickal is not only the father and personal mentor for Bo Nickal a three-time NCAA champion for Penn State and rising star in UFC but he is highly respected for developing championship teams at high schools in Colorado With a 5-4 dual meet record recently finalized for his first State High season Jason Nickal can’t yet claim any remarkable results in Happy Valley and Sanderson’s first Nittany Lion team posted a ho-hum dual meet record of 13-6-1 That was the question in my mind when I recently spent two hours with Jason and his wife The conversation was fascinating to me as we skimmed several decades of Nickal adventures But it started with a contemporary shocker: the couple’s account of their Spring Creek cold plunge the day before (“It was awesome,” said Sandy.)   Although I still haven’t decided if jumping into Spring Creek in February is laudable or ludicrous And if it takes remarkable people to achieve remarkable results State High wrestling is headed for an exciting future served as State High’s coach from 2013-14 to 2023-24 “he did a phenomenal job” in providing stability for a program that had endured 0-5 dual meet records in both 2011-12 and 2012-13 But after 11 years on the job with a 73-89 dual meet record in the tough Mid-Penn Conference Cummins felt he should devote more attention to his family including two young boys in the State College youth wrestling program.  had come to State College in the fall of 2023 arriving here in time to help Bo and his wife Although the senior Nickals didn’t plan to reside permanently in Happy Valley (they spent their first 11 months here in a 5th-wheel trailer at Seven Mountains Campground) Jason volunteered to serve as a Little Lion assistant coach When State High’s head coaching position came open those in the know wondered if Jason  would apply since he was loving his semi-retired life as a grandfather as an assistant coach and as the wrestling category manager for BSN Sports.     But Jason did apply for the State High job school officials did say yes and wrestling fans did raise their eyebrows “I was at a meeting this past fall and an unnamed Mid Penn athletic director said ‘You’re going to get a lot of kids transferring to State College because of this.’ He wasn’t accusing us of recruiting; he just knew the statewide and national scene and he knew (Jason) is going to attract a lot of attention.” As they shared the early years of their story I noted that the Nickals moved frequently after getting married on Aug this pair of schoolteachers sought out educational or athletic opportunities for their children Wyoming (Jason’s hometown) and then to Rio Rancho after achieving wrestling success in New Mexico and with Bo emerging as a star among rising ninth graders Jason was pursued by such wrestling juggernauts as Iowa City West High School (near the University of Iowa) Wyoming Seminary (northeast PA) and Wasatch High School (Sanderson’s alma mater in Utah).    But the Nickals declined those opportunities and chose Allen Both Jason and Sandy secured faculty positions with good pay and Sandy was happy to coach girls’ basketball was only going to teach science; he was not going to coach wrestling as a coach and as a dad who was trying to develop his son into a wrestler,” says Jason “And I felt like I had devoted too much of my time and energy towards that I wasn’t spending enough time taking care of my wife and my three daughters the head wrestling coach invited Jason to take a flexible role as an assistant coach He promised that Jason wouldn’t need to attend every practice and that he could always attend soccer or basketball games that involved his three daughters.    But my perspective had changed because I wasn’t the head guy any more The awareness that I wasn’t spending quality time with my daughters or my wife was life-changing for me the Nickal girls also thrived and today Jordan is finishing chiropractic school at Parker University in Dallas; Lexi is a marketing professional for Fort Lauderdale United F.C. a women’s professional soccer team; and Shelby is playing professional soccer in Australia.  the Nickal family connection to local wrestling began when Bo chose to wrestle for Penn State the tie was foreshadowed years earlier.   “we followed wrestling very closely at all levels—high school I asked him if he wanted to go with me to the U.S and I’m going to bring this.’ So he grabs his Wheaties box that had a picture of Cael on it Chances are you’re not going to get the opportunity for Cael to sign it.’   landing at something like midnight or 1 a.m You’ll never believe who’s standing there at the carousel—Cael Sanderson that was a God move.’ What were the odds we’d see Cael in our first 20 minutes in Las Vegas About 10 years after the signing of the Wheaties box Bo was being recruited by top collegiate wrestling programs Not only had he won three Texas state championships but he captured USA Wrestling’s Triple Crown (folkstyle freestyle and Greco Roman national titles in the same year) and placed fifth at the 2013 U17 Freestyle World Championships Iowa and Ohio State came calling—but for some reason “Bo was holding out (for Penn State) because Penn State reached out with some interest but not to the extent of other schools ‘If you come here; you’re not going to have to pay for anything.’ and as we were driving away from State College I think I know where I want to go to school If I want to be the best wrestler that I can be the only place where that’s going to happen is Penn State.’  OK.  We’ve got some figuring out to do because they’re the only ones that haven’t offered you a full ride and it’s about $40,000 out-of-state tuition per year.’ So he committed to Penn State and then he didn’t have to worry about it for the rest of his career.” So how did all this rasslin’ look from a mom’s point of view Sandy knew nothing about the sport until she married Jason she had played basketball at San Diego State and still coaches hoops (including this year’s ninth grade girls team at State High).  Some moms are fearful that their sons might be seriously injured Others fret that little Johnny might suffer inner angst from defeat She loved this new sport from the get-go and even engaged in some women’s competition her knowledge grew so quickly that Jason confidently installed her as the junior high boys’ coach when he was the varsity coach in Torrington Why was Sandy so well-suited to be a wrestling coach’s wife and a wrestler’s mother Maybe because she grew up on a 500-acre ranch in Colorado where no job was too hard and no chore was beneath one’s dignity Maybe because her sport of basketball is actually much rougher than most people realize Or maybe because she’s been blessed with a powerful faith that says God means business when he claims to take care of his children “we were pretty poor when I was growing up But it was always instilled in us that God’s going to provide “There’s been so many occasions where we lost something of value—a wallet ‘Let’s just pray about it.’ I could probably think of a dozen times where we’ve done that and God has taken us to whatever we were looking for.” Wyoming for the state’s junior wrestling tournament and Bo the tournament officials had presented the bracket sheet to a very excited Bo Nickal as a token of his triumph Casper is “one of the windiest places on the planet.” And when the family drove to the local mall to get dinner both sliding doors were opened simultaneously “The wind gushes through like crazy,” recalls Jason “and it carries the bracket up 100 or 200 feet in the air “Bo is devastated because he just won his first state title and the bracket is a big deal ‘Let’s just pray about it and we’ll go look for it.’ ‘We’re not going to find it.’ So then we get back in the van and drive to the back side of the mall There’s a 10-foot chain link fence that runs along the boundary of the mall This piece of paper is plastered against the fence And now everybody’s going nuts and cheering Sandy’s had that faith when the rest of us have not.”  Whether talking about Bo’s heroics or discussing the future at State High neither Nickal seems totally consumed by the glory of it all it’s about the journey—from where you start to where you finish the people we’ve met and the places we’ve lived…it’s been an incredible journey.” it was inevitable that our conversation touched on two matches between Bo and Ohio State’s Myles Martin Not just because those matches took place on big stages but also because they were pivotal in the family’s narrative.   The first big bout took place in 2016 in New York’s Madison Square Garden was in position to claim an NCAA title by beating Martin a foe who had lost to him three times that season But when Bo moved from an underhook to a far knee pick Martin countered and threw him to his back for a reversal and near fall The top-seeded Lion could not recover from that six-point move and lost “He had put everything he had into being the very best wrestler that he could be,” says Jason.  “As a redshirt freshman he makes the NCAA finals and wants to be a four-time NCAA champion like his coach He gets to the finals and loses to an opponent he had pinned two weeks prior in the Big Ten Championships He had to identify that wrestling is what he does; it’s not who he is And once he could separate those two things he became a better human being and a better wrestler.”  In 2017, Nickal went up a weight class to 184 pounds and defeated two-time champion Gabe Dean in the NCAA finals. But that wasn’t quite as dramatic as the 2018 final when Nickal met Myles Martin again “Not only is this a rematch of the NCAA final that he lost,” notes Jason “but Penn State needed Bo to win in order to beat Ohio State for the team title Ohio State wins.  And it’s being televised to millions of people on ESPN So Bo’s getting ready for the match and Cael looks at him and says there’s no other person I’d rather have step on the mat right now than you.’ So he goes out and does an amazing thing—he pins Myles Martin in the first period wins the NCAA title and clinches the team title.” So what can local fans expect to see from the Jason Nickal era of Little Lion wrestling he’ll make sure his wrestlers have fun.  “so you don’t need a coach to make it even harder on you And if you don’t enjoy what you’re doing then you’re never going to be as good as you possibly can be.” Nickal will continually stress the fundamentals of the sport and Gary always kept his daily practice plans to make sure nothing critical was left out Jason still consults his own practice plans from 26 years ago the ability to wrestle freely without any hesitation.” “I want our team to be respected as one of the top programs in Pennsylvania ‘That State College team—when they come into our gym they’re tough kids and they wrestle hard.’” This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page. Join us for a 12-hour food drive Friday, 6am to 6pm, in Redding or Chico. Help stuff a RABA or B-Line bus at Les Schwab with food donations! LIVE UPDATESFBI and local authorities swarm home of missing woman's husband in Happy Valleyby Adam Robinson including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) were seen in large numbers at a home off Olinda Road in the Happy Valley area on Friday morning UPDATE | Missing person case of Nikki McCain now a homicide investigation Report a correction or typo. Portland police raided two stolen car chop shop operations in Happy Valley (KATU) — Portland police and federal officials raided two chop shops in Happy Valley near the Multnomah County line on Monday According to Deputy District Attorney Cody Linderholm one shop may have been linked to hundreds of stolen cars Linderholm said a car stolen from a different county led them to the specific operation off Southeast 172nd Avenue and Huckleberry Street He said his team tracked the vehicle and it eventually made its way to the shop they had been tracking The District Attorney's Office tells KATU it plans to hold the people involved accountable we are going to prosecute you," Linderholm said This is people's transportation to go to the doctor Linderholm said over the last 18 months their main focus has been prolific offenders He said there is proof those crime rates are going down READ ALSO: Burglary suspect brought out in handcuffs following standoff in southeast Portland Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Happy Valley was once an expat's playground This week, Lorretta Chen talks about the dire state of Happy Valley while Filipe Pacheco scopes out the new home of 22 Ships in Central. FacebookEmailUNIVERSITY PARK 3-3 B1G) hosts two ranked opponents this weekend in No The match against the Trojans is slated for a 3 p.m start while the contest against the Bruins is set for 11 a.m The weekend will feature promotions at both matches there will be a pizza giveaway after doubles play concludes there will be a donut giveaway and the opportunity to win a tennis racket Photos from past GameDay trips to Penn State (via ESPN Images) ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will be live from State College College football’s premier pregame show is on-site at its fourth AP Top 5 matchup this season and will originate from outside the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State campus on Saturday is joined at the desk by GameDay analysts Lee Corso former Ohio State quarterback and captain Kirk Herbstreit college football betting analyst ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims round out the GameDay cast Through nine weeks, College GameDay remains on pace for its best season ever – averaging 2.2 million viewers and up 9% compared to last year The show has seen its largest gains in the 18-24 age demographic On Site in Happy ValleyThe first 200 fans will receive free breakfast tacos to start the morning and will have the chance to win prizes including exclusive GameDay t-shirts and a chance to win a photo at the iconic desk with the show’s analysts The show and offerings are free for fans and early arrival is encouraged for these exclusive offers For onsite information, please visit College GameDay’s Hub HERE Additional guests will be announced ahead of Saturday’s show on ESPN PR’s Twitter and College GameDay’s Twitter Need Photos? Click the logo and sign up for access to the ESPN Images Library UPDATE -- SUBJECT LOCATED: Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man in Happy Valley Thank you to everyone who helped in the search and helped spread the word in partnership with the Happy Valley Police Department is actively searching for a missing man who was last seen on the morning of Wednesday after leaving his care home in the area of SE Greiner Ln and SE Central Park Ct in Happy Valley Deputies are particularly concerned due to his age and medical conditions including cognitive issues that may make it difficult to find his way home Surveillance video shows Richard was last seen wearing black shoes Following initial search efforts by the Happy Valley Police Department the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team launched a search and rescue mission Wednesday evening Teams of highly trained volunteers from Clackamas Search and Rescue (CSAR) and sheriff's deputies have been deployed to search the area on foot and using drones to assist in locating the missing man Portland Mountain Rescue (PMR) and Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue (PNWSAR) are also assisting in the mission The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with doorbell or other household surveillance cameras in the area to please check their recordings for any sightings of Richard please contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office or the Happy Valley Police Department at 503-655-8211 or call 9-1-1 SIGN UP for ClackCo Sheriff News Releases in your inbox: Click Here Penn State alumna and Happy Valley native Allison Snyder has always been a dog person she understands that canines are more than just pets; they are family In 2020, Snyder’s love for dogs inspired her to become a “premium” breeder, starting her own company, Happy Valley Doodles Located a short drive from Penn State’s campus Snyder’s passion for her animals and her first-class practices are what set the business apart the dogs and puppies of Happy Valley Doodles are treated as family members Whether it’s spending their time in the living room their bedroom or going on golf cart rides around the property all of the dogs live and socialize with Snyder and get to be a part of her everyday life “I think when you do something that comes from your heart Snyder continues to keep in touch with the dogs she has raised and their families one of her favorite parts about her work with Happy Valley Doodles has been the annual “Doodle Romp” in her backyard Snyder and her family have been able to reconnect with all of the Bernedoodle and Goldendoodle puppies that have found homes across the country through this yearly reunion While Snyder continues to be rewarded by helping find her furry friends forever homes she experiences perhaps even more gratification through work with her therapy dogs Lucy and Paisley are two of the three “mamas” at Happy Valley Doodles and are Snyder’s own pets Snyder decided to give back to the community and train them to become therapy dogs Snyder has taken the two dogs to different events and volunteer services through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, but bringing Lucy and Paisley to the school where she works has brought the most joy to both her and the community at large Snyder settled into life as a school nurse in the State College Area School District she will drive Lucy and Paisley to Park Forest Middle School to socialize with students and brighten their day “There’s a lot of mental health problems now “A lot of kids come [into the nurse’s office] wellness and stress relief of the students and staff.” The dogs have also served as a boost of social confidence for the kids reading in front of their peers brings on a lot of nervous emotions Learning support teachers at the school have used Lucy and Paisley to help combat this as the kids have read one-on-one to the dogs to hone their speaking skills Seeing Snyder’s pooches help others is one of the things she loves most about her job “They are so good with the kids,” Snyder said The temperament of the dogs at Happy Valley Doodles is truly something special so much so that United Disabilities Services has partnered with the company because of the positive impression the puppies have made the UDS takes one pup and trains it to become a service dog These dogs will grow up to help people with intense medical demands.  Snyder also rescued a dog named Esme after her owner passed away due to a terminal illness Continuing with Happy Valley Doodles’ mission of giving back it was Esme’s former owner’s wish to breed her and give her puppies to charity Snyder partnered with Humane Pennsylvania and blessed the animal welfare organization with Esme’s litter.  From a central Pennsylvania girl who loved dogs to a small-business manager Snyder is combining her passions to pursue something she adores Happy Valley Doodles marched in the Penn State Homecoming Parade this past year and will continue to get involved in the local community helping the lives of people and dogs across the county “I just feel like I’m living my best life,” Snyder said Those interested in taking home a puppy of their own, or who have inquiries about therapy dog services or events, can find Happy Valley Doodles online at happyvalleydoodlespa.com or on Instagram @happy_valleydoodles The westbound lanes of Oregon Route 212 in Happy Valley have re-opened ODOT announced that all lanes had re-opened just before 2 p.m Driver are urged to still travel with caution through the area as crews continue to work the scene Still no word on details from the crash that caused the lane closure The westbound lanes of Oregon Route 212 in Happy Valley are closed following a car crash The crash happened near the intersection of SE 142nd Ave So far no details have been released about how many vehicles are involved and there have been no reports of injuries The closure is expected to be “lengthy,” according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes or plan for delays READ ALSO: Cold snap to bring snow and freezing rain across western Oregon and southwest Washington Clackamas County Voters Should Have Received Their Ballots for the November 5 Clackamas County Elections is ready to assist voters OR – Clackamas County mailed ballots for the general election to eligible voters on Wednesday Voters who have not yet received a ballot by mail delivery on Oct 23 should contact Clackamas County Elections to check on the status of their ballot make any needed voter registration updates or request that a replacement ballot be issued.  Voters can email elections@clackamas.us, call 503-655-8510, or visit a voter service location in Oregon City or Happy Valley for assistance. Voters can also request a replacement ballot using the online Replacement Ballot Request form at www.clackamas.us/elections/ballot-request Replacement ballots can be mailed or picked up at a voter service location Voter assistance and replacement ballots are available at two voter service locations. The Happy Valley Vote Center inside the Happy Valley Library and the Oregon City elections office offer voter assistance and replacement ballots for voters in Clackamas County Citizens can replace a lost or damaged ballot get voting assistance if they have a disability get voting assistance in a preferred language or vote in person. Voters can choose the location that works best for them If you make a mistake or change your mind while marking your ballot Cross off the choice you do not want and circle the choice that you do want Make your choice clear so that your intent is understood Sometimes mail gets damp here in Oregon.  If a return envelope gets wet and self-seals it can be reopened your ballot inserted and then can be taped shut You can also tape your return envelope if it is ripped If the return envelope cannot be taped shut you can request a replacement ballot with a new return envelope Remember to sign your ballot return envelope The most important thing is to remember to sign in the signature box on the return envelope Your ballot cannot be counted if you do not sign the return envelope Every signature is checked against the registration signature on file The signatures must match for the ballot to be counted If you forget to sign or your signature does not match you will be notified so that you can take action to ensure that your vote can be counted Ballots must be mailed back with a valid postmark or returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m Sign up for Track Your Ballot! Voters can sign up for Track Your Ballot to know when their ballot is received by Clackamas County Elections and accepted for counting. Voters can sign up at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot.  Bronagh Waugh plays DI Shona Sinclair in the new Disney Plus thriller New Disney Plus thriller series The Stolen Girl follows an international manhunt which begins after a young girl is kidnapped from a sleepover with a new schoolfriend Denise Gough and Jim Sturgess play the girl's parents while Holliday Grainger plays the kidnapper and Ambika Mod plays investigative journalist Selma Heading up the British investigation is Shona Now, Waugh has revealed that she worked with police consultant Lisa Farrand on the series, with Farrand being an ex-DI and a schoolfriend of Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright Farrand formed part of the basis for Sarah Lancashire's famous police officer in that series \"A big appeal of this project for me was working with the police consultant who Sarah Lancashire's character in Happy Valley was based on \"I have wanted to work with her for a number of years She continued: \"It was a thrill for me to have that insider knowledge – even down to the suit Shona wore 'It would be a Next suit; it would be high street And you're often a bit unbuttoned or pulled out because you're overworked and working double shifts.' \"There were loads of small details I could take on board to make Shona more truthful I was constantly looking across the room to see if Lisa was happy also revealed what she learned working on The Stolen Girl highlighting the international element of the investigation and the hunt for the missing girl \"There was an international element to this role which was slightly different – learning how Europol liaise with the British police,\" she explained \"There is a huge bureaucratic process of paperwork and that made me understand the frustration the family might feel towards how slowly things move why they maybe rely a bit more heavily on Selma who doesn't need to ask for help or permission from anyone It must be a big bug bear for people in Shona's role The Stolen Girl is coming to Disney+ on Wednesday 16th April 2025 The Stolen Girl star worked with ex-police officer who Happy Valley’s Catherine was based onBronagh Waugh plays DI Shona Sinclair in the new Disney Plus thriller Denise Gough and Jim Sturgess play the girl's parents Now, Waugh has revealed that she worked with police consultant Lisa Farrand on the series, with Farrand being an ex-DI and a schoolfriend of Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright Farrand formed part of the basis for Sarah Lancashire's famous police officer in that series Bronagh Waugh as Shona Sinclair in The Stolen Girl Disney Plus"A big appeal of this project for me was working with the police consultant who Sarah Lancashire's character in Happy Valley was based on "I have wanted to work with her for a number of years She continued: "It was a thrill for me to have that insider knowledge – even down to the suit Shona wore 'It would be a Next suit; it would be high street And you're often a bit unbuttoned or pulled out because you're overworked and working double shifts.' "There were loads of small details I could take on board to make Shona more truthful Keep up to date with all the dramas - from period to crime to comedy By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply "There was an international element to this role which was slightly different – learning how Europol liaise with the British police," she explained "There is a huge bureaucratic process of paperwork and that made me understand the frustration the family might feel towards how slowly things move who doesn't need to ask for help or permission from anyone It must be a big bug bear for people in Shona's role tick boxes and liaise with officers." James HibbsDrama WriterJames Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! Could your home unlock your dreams?Releasing equity from your home could help give you the retirement you've been dreaming of? Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey Fire crews and law enforcement on Monday were investigating the cause of a Happy Valley fire where a body was found on Thanksgiving Day inside a building that was "extensively damaged" by flames Fire crews were called to the blaze at about 11 a.m Thursday in the area of Olinda Road and Olive Street in Happy Valley and discovered an "outbuilding that had been extensively damaged by fire over a prolonged period," according to the Shasta County Arson Task Force Crews discovered human remains in the structure while fighting the fire and that "most of the structural components and contents were heavily consumed by the fire," the task force said The fire appears accidental and not suspicious The identity of the victim was not released Monday