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Building an Igloo is 'Snow Problem' For College Township Residents

Building an Igloo is 'Snow Problem' For College Township Residents

- Centre County Report

With the extreme cold weather we've been having most of us have been huddled up inside. But for some hardy souls, it's been a perfect time to head outside for a community building project -- one snow block at a time. The Centre County Report has a fascinating look at the igloo in College Township.

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Penn State Basketball: Ohio State Catches Fire En Route To 77-67 Win Penn State Basketball: Ohio State Catches Fire En Route To 77-67 Win
15 minutes ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"In the Big Ten you need guys who can make shots. We didn't make shots," Chambers said. "There were three guys keyed on DJ most of the game. We needed other guys to step up. Ross [Travis] helped in the first half, DJ helped in the beginning of the second half. We needed to put the ball inside an [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4
10 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]
Paterno Estate Accuses Freeh's Law Firm of 'Mischaracterizations' Paterno Estate Accuses Freeh's Law Firm of 'Mischaracterizations'
15 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“Pepper Hamilton is brazenly continuing to deny its basic discovery obligations,” Tuesday’s filing reads. The Paterno estate asks the court to force Pepper Hamilton to turn over the documents requested in the subpoena. [Read More]
Doan’s Bones Barbecue To Replace Boots Doan’s Bones Barbecue To Replace Boots
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Greg Zuber
Corvin opened Doan’s Bones in 2003 at Whipple Dam, serving his first customers barbecue from a fire pit. Within a year, his restaurant had its own picnic area and covered takeout area. [Read More]
Zap Me a Cookie, Would Ya?
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 Zap Me a Cookie, Would Ya?
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Russell Frank
The beauty of my Coronamatic was that it had a correcting cartridge. When you mistyped, you popped in the correcting cartridge. At the critical moment I ejected the old cartridge, flung it across my bedroom, Frisbee-style, inserted the new one and resumed typing, all in one fluid motion. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Holstrom Likely To Miss Remainder Of Season With Injury Penn State Hockey: Holstrom Likely To Miss Remainder Of Season With Injury
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“The response [to Holstrom leaving the game Saturday] you saw was genuine. I think everybody really knows how much he means to the team, not just on the ice but to the team. You can see how the guys feel about him,” Gadowsky said. [Read More]
Gov. Wolf's Budget Proposal Could Dramatically Increase Funding to Penn State, SCASD Gov. Wolf's Budget Proposal Could Dramatically Increase Funding to Penn State, SCASD
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“Over the past four years, Pennsylvania took a step in the wrong direction by trying to balance our state budget on the backs of our schools,” Wolf said. “… And that is why the very first thing my budget does is restore the $1 billion in cuts to public education ..." [Read More]
Watershed Cleanup Day Scheduled Watershed Cleanup Day Scheduled
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Gazette Staff
Garbage can also cause injuries, harm wildlife and its removal can use tax dollars that could be put to other uses. During the past 18 years, Watershed Cleanup Day volunteers have properly disposed of 5.82 million pounds of illegally dumped trash found throughout area watersheds. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Upcoming Offseason As Big As It Gets For Program's Future Penn State Basketball: Upcoming Offseason As Big As It Gets For Program's Future
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Whatever you might think about the successes and failures of Penn State's season, Pat Chambers and his staff face an offseason that might be even more important than the regular season they're about to complete. [Read More]
Mount Nittany Elementary 'Lit Fest' Challenges Students to 'Go Beyond What's on the Surface' Mount Nittany Elementary 'Lit Fest' Challenges Students to 'Go Beyond What's on the Surface'
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“When we read narratives, we have to think about stereotypes they create,” Trimble said. “This isn’t just about what we read, but how read it. Literacy is about the ability to look and go beyond what’s on the surface.” [Read More]
 

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Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4
10 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]
Paterno Estate Accuses Freeh's Law Firm of 'Mischaracterizations' Paterno Estate Accuses Freeh's Law Firm of 'Mischaracterizations'
15 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“Pepper Hamilton is brazenly continuing to deny its basic discovery obligations,” Tuesday’s filing reads. The Paterno estate asks the court to force Pepper Hamilton to turn over the documents requested in the subpoena. [Read More]
Doan’s Bones Barbecue To Replace Boots Doan’s Bones Barbecue To Replace Boots
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Greg Zuber
Corvin opened Doan’s Bones in 2003 at Whipple Dam, serving his first customers barbecue from a fire pit. Within a year, his restaurant had its own picnic area and covered takeout area. [Read More]
Zap Me a Cookie, Would Ya?
Column
 Zap Me a Cookie, Would Ya?
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Russell Frank
The beauty of my Coronamatic was that it had a correcting cartridge. When you mistyped, you popped in the correcting cartridge. At the critical moment I ejected the old cartridge, flung it across my bedroom, Frisbee-style, inserted the new one and resumed typing, all in one fluid motion. [Read More]
Gov. Wolf's Budget Proposal Could Dramatically Increase Funding to Penn State, SCASD Gov. Wolf's Budget Proposal Could Dramatically Increase Funding to Penn State, SCASD
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“Over the past four years, Pennsylvania took a step in the wrong direction by trying to balance our state budget on the backs of our schools,” Wolf said. “… And that is why the very first thing my budget does is restore the $1 billion in cuts to public education ..." [Read More]
Watershed Cleanup Day Scheduled Watershed Cleanup Day Scheduled
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Gazette Staff
Garbage can also cause injuries, harm wildlife and its removal can use tax dollars that could be put to other uses. During the past 18 years, Watershed Cleanup Day volunteers have properly disposed of 5.82 million pounds of illegally dumped trash found throughout area watersheds. [Read More]
Mount Nittany Elementary 'Lit Fest' Challenges Students to 'Go Beyond What's on the Surface' Mount Nittany Elementary 'Lit Fest' Challenges Students to 'Go Beyond What's on the Surface'
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“When we read narratives, we have to think about stereotypes they create,” Trimble said. “This isn’t just about what we read, but how read it. Literacy is about the ability to look and go beyond what’s on the surface.” [Read More]
Only Three Candidates Running For Three Alumni Seats on Penn State Board of Trustees Only Three Candidates Running For Three Alumni Seats on Penn State Board of Trustees
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Tim Gilbert
Get ready for yet another PS4RS sweep in the race for seats on the Penn State Board of Trustees. Only three candidates — all of whom are endorsed by Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship — are running for three alumni seats in the 2015 board election. [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, March 3 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, March 3
1 day 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]
Winter Storm Advisory in Effect Tuesday, Snow, Sleet Freezing Rain Expected, Significant Snowfall Possible Later Winter Storm Advisory in Effect Tuesday, Snow, Sleet Freezing Rain Expected, Significant Snowfall Possible Later
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Steve Bauer
State College continues to get hit by the winter weather whammy. A messy storm will likely create some icy conditions Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Then it gets interesting -- with up to six inches of snow possible just down the road. [Read More]
 

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Penn State Basketball: Ohio State Catches Fire En Route To 77-67 Win Penn State Basketball: Ohio State Catches Fire En Route To 77-67 Win
15 minutes ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"In the Big Ten you need guys who can make shots. We didn't make shots," Chambers said. "There were three guys keyed on DJ most of the game. We needed other guys to step up. Ross [Travis] helped in the first half, DJ helped in the beginning of the second half. We needed to put the ball inside an [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4
10 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]
Penn State Hockey: Holstrom Likely To Miss Remainder Of Season With Injury Penn State Hockey: Holstrom Likely To Miss Remainder Of Season With Injury
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“The response [to Holstrom leaving the game Saturday] you saw was genuine. I think everybody really knows how much he means to the team, not just on the ice but to the team. You can see how the guys feel about him,” Gadowsky said. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Upcoming Offseason As Big As It Gets For Program's Future Penn State Basketball: Upcoming Offseason As Big As It Gets For Program's Future
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Whatever you might think about the successes and failures of Penn State's season, Pat Chambers and his staff face an offseason that might be even more important than the regular season they're about to complete. [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, March 3 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, March 3
1 day 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]
Penn State Football: Spring Ball Mailbag, Award Winners In 2015? Penn State Football: Spring Ball Mailbag, Award Winners In 2015?
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Spring practice is almost here, and while the season won't be decided over the span of those few short weeks, it's a good time to start thinking about what lies ahead in 2015. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Injuries To Cut Milley's Career Short Penn State Hockey: Injuries To Cut Milley's Career Short
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"I know he gave his absolute best effort to play but his body just didn't comply. He is a great student and will continue to help our program off the ice. I am very impressed with the support of Penn State University in regards to Jonathan's health and commitment to get his degree." [Read More]
Penn State Football: Future Non-Conference Schedules Lack Punch of Big Ten Foes
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 Penn State Football: Future Non-Conference Schedules Lack Punch of Big Ten Foes
3 days ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
“The fans want a winning product, but they also want a challenge and they want some excitement around it,” says athletic director Sandy Barbour, adding they also want to see “...in their home venue a really high-profile team and a high-profile nationally interesting game...” [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Buckeyes Push Past Nittany Lions 5-3 Penn State Hockey: Buckeyes Push Past Nittany Lions 5-3
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
The Buckeyes out-shot Penn State 44-27 for the game, which included higher shot totals in all three frames (15-10-, 13-12, 16-5). Skoff’s counterpart, Christian Frey, had 24 saves for his seventh win of the year. [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Miscue Dooms Nittany Lions In 81-77 Overtime Loss Penn State Basketball: Miscue Dooms Nittany Lions In 81-77 Overtime Loss
4 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
It was a play that essentially ended the game, Iowa taking a three point lead on the next possession and hitting clutch free throws to seal the deal. An 81-77 victory over the Nittany Lions. [Read More]
 

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Penn State Basketball: Ohio State Catches Fire En Route To 77-67 Win Penn State Basketball: Ohio State Catches Fire En Route To 77-67 Win
15 minutes ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"In the Big Ten you need guys who can make shots. We didn't make shots," Chambers said. "There were three guys keyed on DJ most of the game. We needed other guys to step up. Ross [Travis] helped in the first half, DJ helped in the beginning of the second half. We needed to put the ball inside an [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Wednesday, March 4
10 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]
Penn State Hockey: Holstrom Likely To Miss Remainder Of Season With Injury Penn State Hockey: Holstrom Likely To Miss Remainder Of Season With Injury
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
“The response [to Holstrom leaving the game Saturday] you saw was genuine. I think everybody really knows how much he means to the team, not just on the ice but to the team. You can see how the guys feel about him,” Gadowsky said. [Read More]
Gov. Wolf's Budget Proposal Could Dramatically Increase Funding to Penn State, SCASD Gov. Wolf's Budget Proposal Could Dramatically Increase Funding to Penn State, SCASD
16 hours ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
“Over the past four years, Pennsylvania took a step in the wrong direction by trying to balance our state budget on the backs of our schools,” Wolf said. “… And that is why the very first thing my budget does is restore the $1 billion in cuts to public education ..." [Read More]
Penn State Basketball: Upcoming Offseason As Big As It Gets For Program's Future Penn State Basketball: Upcoming Offseason As Big As It Gets For Program's Future
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Whatever you might think about the successes and failures of Penn State's season, Pat Chambers and his staff face an offseason that might be even more important than the regular season they're about to complete. [Read More]
Only Three Candidates Running For Three Alumni Seats on Penn State Board of Trustees Only Three Candidates Running For Three Alumni Seats on Penn State Board of Trustees
1 day ago - StateCollege.com - Onward State Staff, Tim Gilbert
Get ready for yet another PS4RS sweep in the race for seats on the Penn State Board of Trustees. Only three candidates — all of whom are endorsed by Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship — are running for three alumni seats in the 2015 board election. [Read More]
Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, March 3 Penn State, State College Noon News And Features: Tuesday, March 3
1 day 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]
Penn State Football: Spring Ball Mailbag, Award Winners In 2015? Penn State Football: Spring Ball Mailbag, Award Winners In 2015?
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
Spring practice is almost here, and while the season won't be decided over the span of those few short weeks, it's a good time to start thinking about what lies ahead in 2015. [Read More]
State Patty's Day Crime Wrap-Up: Fewer Calls, More Arrests & One Taser State Patty's Day Crime Wrap-Up: Fewer Calls, More Arrests & One Taser
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Michael Martin Garrett
State College and Penn State police received 367 calls for service, which is down somewhat from last year’s total of 393 calls. However, police made 88 arrests over the weekend, which is up slightly from last year’s total of 86 arrests. [Read More]
Penn State Hockey: Injuries To Cut Milley's Career Short Penn State Hockey: Injuries To Cut Milley's Career Short
2 days ago - StateCollege.com - Ben Jones
"I know he gave his absolute best effort to play but his body just didn't comply. He is a great student and will continue to help our program off the ice. I am very impressed with the support of Penn State University in regards to Jonathan's health and commitment to get his degree." [Read More]
 
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Russell Frank

Zap Me a Cookie, Would Ya?

The beauty of my Coronamatic was that it had a correcting cartridge. When you mistyped, you popped in the correcting cartridge. At the critical moment I ejected the old cartridge, flung it across my bedroom, Frisbee-style, inserted the new one and resumed typing, all in one fluid motion.

Patty Kleban

The Celebrity Addiction to Fame, A 'Pitiful' Issue

It isn't an awards show without Kanye West stepping on stage to put his name out in front of the real winner. His in-laws, the notorious Kardashian family, have made an industry out of bad press. Miley Cyrus. Lindsay Lohan. A fading actress or actor is "shocked" by the release of a sex tape.

Penn State Football: Future Non-Conference Schedules Lack Punch of Big Ten Foes — Mike Poorman

“The fans want a winning product, but they also want a challenge and they want some excitement around it,” says athletic director Sandy Barbour, adding they also want to see “...in their home venue a really high-profile team and a high-profile nationally interesting game...”

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