PIAA Championships

The PIAA Basketball Championships return to Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center this Friday and Saturday.  There will be four Finals games Friday and 4 Saturday (A-AAAA Girls' and Boys') Don’t miss the action as the state’s best high school boys and girls basketball teams converge at the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend. (more info)

Maple Harvest Festival and Pancake Buffet at Shaver's Creek

Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast and learn how the syrup is made this weekend at Shaver's Creek.  Activities include learning how to identify and tap maple trees, seeing the process of turning sap into syrup, hearing live music, seeing live birds of prey and, of course, eating all-you-can-eat pancakes and maple syrup.  (more info)

HEADLINES:

More Recruits: With a quarterback already in the fold for the recruiting Class of 2013, Penn State Coach Bill O’Brien and running backs Coach Charles London have turned their focus toward landing David Williams, a high-profile running back. (read)

Expenses Covered: Penn State employees subpoenaed as part of the state investigation into Jerry Sandusky will have legal expenses reimbursed through university insurance. (read)

Sandusky Update: Judge John M. Cleland ruled the Commonwealth is not required to provide the Sandusky defense team with any drug or alcohol violations wrought by the alleged victims of the child sex abuse scandal. (read)

Paterno Way: A public hearing on the proposed renaming of Park Avenue for Joe Paterno is tentatively scheduled for September. (read)

PSU Trustees: Penn State has released online the position statements of 86 candidates for its Board of Trustees. (read)

Passed Out DUI: A man celebrating his 21st birthday was found passed out behind the wheel early morning in College Township. (read)

(All News)

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This Week's COLUMNS:

Improving School Lunch One Chickpea at a TIme - Michele Marchetti

As Credibility Gains Spotlight, Remember Origins of Sandusky Case - Adam Smeltz

Americans with Disabilities Act Kicks into High Gear - Patty Kleban

Have You Hugged Your News Provider Today? - Russell Frank

Penn State Building Dynasty on Mat - Jeff Byers

Washington Hasn't Lost Sight of Portland's Success on Court - Ron Musselman

(Columnist Page)

Spring Fling Rummage Sale

This Saturday, The Penn State Dairy Science Club hosts the 15th Annual BBBS & YSB Programming Spring Fling Rummage Sale at the PSU Ag Arena from 7:30am to 2pm. For $5, early birds can enter the sale for 30 minutes prior to the doors opening to the general public to search for the best finds. Donations of gently used, good condition items are accepted two days before the sale at the Ag Arena. (more info)

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