July 2011
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Pa. ‘Caylee’s Law’ Idea Sees Mixed Response; Benninghoff Urges Careful Approach
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As state Rep. Scott Conklin prepares his own Pennsylvania version of ‘Caylee’s Law,’ two other lawmakers representing the State College area offered some mixed reactions.
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Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Tuesday, July 26
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Penn State filling out hockey roster, seeking sustainability ideas, losing wrestling staff member to Clarion — links to these and other stories of local interest here.
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State College Board Approves New Anti-Discrimination Measures
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The State College Area school board has approved two nondiscrimination policies. Both include specific provisions forbidding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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If Caesar Had Been a Climatologist: Mark Antony’s New Speech
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Joe Bastardi offers an alternative version of Mark Antony’s funeral speech in Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ if Caesar had been a climatologist.
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Reports: Former Centre Co. DA Gricar Declared Legally Dead
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Centre County President Judge David E. Grine has declared former county District Attorney Ray Gricar legally dead, multiple news outlets reported Monday.
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Police Report: Purses Taken at College Twp. Wal-Mart; Fuel Stolen in Harris Twp.
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State College police are investigating two stolen-purse incidents reported Sunday at the Wal-Mart in College Township. Here’s a rundown of other local police calls in recent days.
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Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Monday, July 25
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Social media and schools, fixing college football, Spikes win! Links to these and other stories of local interest are here.
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As Anti-Drilling Push Unfolds, Penn State Campus Could Land in No-Drill Zone
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A campaign to outline — and underscore — environmental rights in State College borough is gaining momentum. It could ban gas drilling locally, including at Penn State University Park.
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Penn State, State College Weekend News & Features: Sunday, July 24
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Interviews with Joe Paterno and Patrick Chambers, more on the history of North Atherton Street, Old Main clocks being restored — links to these and other stories of local importance here.
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Atherton Street: The Automobile Changes Forever the Street Named for Penn State’s ‘Second Founder’
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North Atherton Street, a ‘wiggly dirt road’ that extended only to Hillcrest in 1929, grew with the automobile and the Depression-era Lake-to-Sea Highway.