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Centre County Commissioners Reportedly Served Subpoenas by Attorney General

- Michael Martin Garrett

"I can neither confirm nor deny that subpoenas have been served on any one or all of the commissioners," says Jay Abom of the Abom and Kutulakis lawfirm.

Rugby Players Sentenced in Arson Case, Avoid Jail

- Zach Berger

The pair was said to be angry with head coach Don Ferrell for a number of perceived slights, including being benched in favor of teammates; providing special treatment to other players; and taking the team on road trips that cost players extra money.

Penn State Hockey: Olczyk Doing Just Fine In New Role

- Ben Jones

"I don't know that it would have worked [with a player other than Olczyk] We had all the optimism that it would be a success."

Bob Shoop Named 247Sports’ Defensive Coordinator of the Year

- Onward State Staff, David Abruzesse

The nation’s second ranked defense was stifling against the run, thanks in part to Shoop’s aggressive play calling and the ferocious play of middle linebacker Mike Hull, along with the rest of Penn State’s front seven.

New York Woman Faces Decades in Prison for Bank Crime Spree that Began in State College

- Michael Martin Garrett

Njeri Bowen, 26 of New York, reportedly embarked on a identity theft spree that began at a PNC Bank branch in State College. By the time she had finished, she had allegedly stolen nearly $138,000 from bank accounts in states up and down the East Coast.

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	Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced
	4 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Parking at Beaver Stadium is going to cost just a little more for everyone involved the university officially announced this week. However season ticket prices and Nittany Lion Club donation levels will not change. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Friday, January 30
	6 hours ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More]

	Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State
	11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Ben Berkman
	Barron expresses his "unwavering" commitment to combating child sex abuse, outlines what he calls "significant problems" with the Freeh Report and calls the recent settlement in the NCAA lawsuit a good compromise. [Read More]

	Bitter Cold on the Way, Winter Storm Watch Posted
	11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
	The National Weather Service has posted a Wind Chill Advisory. "Sunday we're going to be keeping an eye on a storm heading out of the Southwest part of the country," says Kines. "That system could start to bring us snow Sunday afternoon and night." [Read More]

	Trustee Involved in Hiring Louis Freeh Expresses Doubts About Report Conclusions
	12 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	"I have not regretted the decision to retain Judge Freeh. There have been moments of doubt with respect to how the entire process was carried out," Frazier said. [Read More]

Column	Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
	17 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage. [Read More]

	Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Nittany Lion safety Adrian Amos has accepted an invitation to the NFL Combine according to Penn State. Amos is the third now former Nittany Lion to publicly accept an invitation to the event. [Read More]

	Penn State Makes Recommendations to Combat 'Incredible' Problem of Sexual Assault
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	“This will require a lot of work toward implementation, and this won’t happen overnight,” Sims says. “We’re trying to create a culture here at Penn State that says, ‘we refuse to tolerate this kind of behavior,” and we’re going to do all we can in all the right ways.” [Read More]

	Penn State State College News And Features: Thursday, January 29
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More]

	President Barron “Not A Fan” of the Freeh Report
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Kevin Horne
	“There’s no doubt in my mind, Freeh steered everything as if he were a prosecutor trying to convince a court to take the case,” Barron said, adding that Freeh “very clearly paints a picture about every student, every faculty member, every staff member and every alum. And it’s absurd. ..." [Read More]

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	Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State
	11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Ben Berkman
	Barron expresses his "unwavering" commitment to combating child sex abuse, outlines what he calls "significant problems" with the Freeh Report and calls the recent settlement in the NCAA lawsuit a good compromise. [Read More]

	Bitter Cold on the Way, Winter Storm Watch Posted
	11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
	The National Weather Service has posted a Wind Chill Advisory. "Sunday we're going to be keeping an eye on a storm heading out of the Southwest part of the country," says Kines. "That system could start to bring us snow Sunday afternoon and night." [Read More]

	Penn State Makes Recommendations to Combat 'Incredible' Problem of Sexual Assault
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	“This will require a lot of work toward implementation, and this won’t happen overnight,” Sims says. “We’re trying to create a culture here at Penn State that says, ‘we refuse to tolerate this kind of behavior,” and we’re going to do all we can in all the right ways.” [Read More]

	President Barron “Not A Fan” of the Freeh Report
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Kevin Horne
	“There’s no doubt in my mind, Freeh steered everything as if he were a prosecutor trying to convince a court to take the case,” Barron said, adding that Freeh “very clearly paints a picture about every student, every faculty member, every staff member and every alum. And it’s absurd. ..." [Read More]

Column	Abraham Lincoln on Social Media?
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Jay Paterno
	As easily as Twitter can help get important, if abbreviated, 140 character messages out in real time, it also allows users to make major missteps in an instant. As Lincoln famously said, "It is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt." [Read More]

	The Coming Year: New Indoor Sports Center, New Apartments & Disruptive Construction
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	PennDot is in the midst of a multi-year project to upgrade sewer lines beneath Atherton Street. “ ... traveling on North Atherton Street will be a real pain in the butt,” Erickson says. “So be prepared, or find alternate routes.” [Read More]

	Temperatures Set to Drop as Weather Pattern Sets Up for Snow, Snow & More Snow
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
	"We are in a rollicking weather pattern now, and it looks like it's going to be one that lasts at least another two to three weeks," Sobel predicts. "Every two to three days another weather system comes by that can produce some snow or some form of precipitation." [Read More]

	Sheetz to Open Store on Pugh Street in Fall 2015
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Ted Hozza
	"It will create new way for our customers to enjoy our food in a casual dining experience,” says Emily Sheetz, director of Special Projects. “Our pioneering spirit has led us to this point. This is the next generation of Sheetz.” [Read More]

	Court Documents Link Reported Jail House Murder Plot to District Attorney's Alleged Forgery
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	"Parks Miller further decided that an order modifying bail would have to appear to the Prothonotary to be a genuine court order so that the Prothonotary would accept it as a genuine part of the court record," the affidavit reads. [Read More]

	Boalsburg Fire Company Pushed to Limits by Daring Horse Rescure
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	“We got everyone together to bring ideas and suggestions for what to do,” Winter says. “In a situation like that, you have to improvise and use what’s available to you.” They took inventory of what they had around them: wooden pallets, plywood planks, screws. [Read More]

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	Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced
	4 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Parking at Beaver Stadium is going to cost just a little more for everyone involved the university officially announced this week. However season ticket prices and Nittany Lion Club donation levels will not change. [Read More]

Column	Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
	17 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage. [Read More]

	Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Nittany Lion safety Adrian Amos has accepted an invitation to the NFL Combine according to Penn State. Amos is the third now former Nittany Lion to publicly accept an invitation to the event. [Read More]

	Penn State State College News And Features: Thursday, January 29
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More]

	Penn State Basketball: Depth Shines As Nittany Lions Get Past Minnesota 63-58
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State basketball put together a complete team game on Wednesday night to beat Minnesota 63-58 thanks to nine different scorers. [Read More]

	Penn State Basketball: Chambers Happy Keeping His Own Stats
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Stats have always been a part of sports. They've always been a part of coaching. They verify your success and give your struggles a tangible value. [Read More]

	Penn State Football: Ficken And Smith Accept NFL Combine Invites
	3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	While Ficken may not need to impress with his 40-yard dash and ability to bench press, the invitation will likely raise his stock with NFL teams. ESPN recently rated Ficken as the top kicking prospect in this year's draft. [Read More]

	PennState Football: Lynn Joins Buffalo Coaching Staff
	3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State fans might just recognize a new face on the Buffalo Bills sideline this upcoming season as new head coach Rex Ryan hired former Nittany Lion D’Anton Lynn as a defensive assistant. The Bill announced a six man staff hire late Monday evening. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, January 27
	3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More]

	Penn State Football: Nittany Lions' Domination Of In State Recruiting Continues With Latest Commit
	4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	James Franklin has made the claim since his first day on the job that he and his staff would work to dominate the state of Pennsylvania as it pertained to recruiting. So far he has delivered. [Read More]

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	Penn State Football: Parking Changes For ADA Fans And Price Increases Announced
	4 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Parking at Beaver Stadium is going to cost just a little more for everyone involved the university officially announced this week. However season ticket prices and Nittany Lion Club donation levels will not change. [Read More]

	Barron Shares Community Message Regarding Post-Sandusky Penn State
	11 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Ben Berkman
	Barron expresses his "unwavering" commitment to combating child sex abuse, outlines what he calls "significant problems" with the Freeh Report and calls the recent settlement in the NCAA lawsuit a good compromise. [Read More]

	Trustee Involved in Hiring Louis Freeh Expresses Doubts About Report Conclusions
	12 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	"I have not regretted the decision to retain Judge Freeh. There have been moments of doubt with respect to how the entire process was carried out," Frazier said. [Read More]

Column	Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten
	17 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage. [Read More]

	Penn State Football: Amos Set To Take Part In NFL Combine
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Nittany Lion safety Adrian Amos has accepted an invitation to the NFL Combine according to Penn State. Amos is the third now former Nittany Lion to publicly accept an invitation to the event. [Read More]

	Penn State Makes Recommendations to Combat 'Incredible' Problem of Sexual Assault
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
	“This will require a lot of work toward implementation, and this won’t happen overnight,” Sims says. “We’re trying to create a culture here at Penn State that says, ‘we refuse to tolerate this kind of behavior,” and we’re going to do all we can in all the right ways.” [Read More]

	Penn State State College News And Features: Thursday, January 29
	1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories. [Read More]

	President Barron “Not A Fan” of the Freeh Report
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Kevin Horne
	“There’s no doubt in my mind, Freeh steered everything as if he were a prosecutor trying to convince a court to take the case,” Barron said, adding that Freeh “very clearly paints a picture about every student, every faculty member, every staff member and every alum. And it’s absurd. ..." [Read More]

	Penn State Basketball: Depth Shines As Nittany Lions Get Past Minnesota 63-58
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Penn State basketball put together a complete team game on Wednesday night to beat Minnesota 63-58 thanks to nine different scorers. [Read More]

	Penn State Basketball: Chambers Happy Keeping His Own Stats
	2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
	Stats have always been a part of sports. They've always been a part of coaching. They verify your success and give your struggles a tangible value. [Read More]

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Mike Poorman

Penn State Football’s 2015 Out-of-Division Schedule Ranks Third-Easiest in Big Ten

The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule and out-of-division Big Ten games in 2015 rank a combined No. 3 among all Big Ten Conference teams for lowest opponents' winning percentage.

Jay Paterno

Abraham Lincoln on Social Media?

As easily as Twitter can help get important, if abbreviated, 140 character messages out in real time, it also allows users to make major missteps in an instant. As Lincoln famously said, "It is better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt."

It Just Isn't Arts Fest Without Weapons — Michele Marchetti

When I asked my daughter why she enjoys playing with swords, she replied, "It's cool that you can use a sword when you're only 6-years-old." Just like it's cool to use a pretend stethoscope or a plastic Swiss army knife.

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