August 2011
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Santorum to Make Public Appearances at Grange Fair, Penn State University Park
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U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum will make two public appearances Tuesday in Centre County, local political organizers confirmed.
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Ten Arrested in DUI Checkpoint on Atherton Street
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Ten people were arrested for DUI late Friday and early Saturday in a Driving-under-the-Influence Checkpoint on North Atherton Street, the Centre County Alcohol Task Force announced.
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Hurricane Irene’s Impact to Be Minimal in State College
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While Hurricane Irene menaces much of the East Coast this weekend, the dangerous storm’s impact in the State College area will be minimal, according to AccuWeather.com.
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At Grange Fair, Corbett Reflects on Penn State Funding Situation
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About two months since state leaders finalized a 19 percent appropriation cut for Penn State, is Gov. Tom Corbett satisfied with how the university has handled its decline in support?
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Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett, Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum to Visit Grange Fair
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Gov. Tom Corbett and U.S. presidential candidate Rick Santorum both will visit the Centre County Grange Fair, county Republican Committee Executive Director Deb Flavin confirmed.
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Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Friday, Aug. 26
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A suspicious package found at Waring Commons was not dangerous, Penn State reports. Plus, a look at season highlights for the Centre for the Performing Arts. Here’s your headline rundown.
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State College Weekend Plans: Friday, Aug. 26, to Sunday, Aug. 28
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The last weekend of August is upon us. From the Grange Fair to ‘King Lear,’ and from the Bike for Life charitable event to a Dispatch concert, there’s lots to do in and around State College.
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T-Storms and Quakes and The Beast, Oh My
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Fasten those seat belts: The Rapture Index suggests we’re increasingly close to ‘the occurrence of pre-tribulation rapture,’ Russell Frank reports.
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Penn State Football: It’s Academic – Penn State Students Pick Bolden as Quarterback
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Although it’s a question that has seemingly stumped even Joe Paterno, many Penn State students think that Rob Bolden should be the starting quarterback.
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State College Workshop Aims to Push Economic Development, Business Investment
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With an eye to encouraging more entrepreneurship and other regional business growth, the State College Borough Redevelopment Authority will host a community workshop Saturday.