May 2013
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Centre Foundation’s Marathon Fundraiser Raises More Than $550,000
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In a remarkable show of support, the State College community donated more than half a million dollars to area charities. And it happened over a span of just 36 hours, thanks to a novel online fundraising machine called Centre Gives.
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Hilltop Mobile Home Park Settles Lawsuit
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The owners of the Hilltop Mobile Home Park in College Township have agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office. The park has been embroiled in controversy since it closed earlier this year, forcing residents to move out. Prosecutors claimed that Hilltop failed to pay some relocation expenses owed to…
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Penn State Football: O’Brien Is Happily Defensive About This Decision
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Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien made a big staffing decision nine days into 2013 that didn’t make Sports Illustrated-like national headlines. But, in this early January case, he used many of the same decision-making criteria that matched the thinking which was roundly criticized last week by
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Viral Videos: Wedding Dress Run
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Today’s viral video has all the ingredients for classic comedy. Add one bride-to-be, one wedding dress and one very excited pooch. Set loose the dog and hilarity is sure to ensue.
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Memorial Day Celebration Kicks Off Thursday Night
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Memorial Day marks the traditional start of the summer season, and a lot of people can’t wait to have some fun. Maybe that’s why the Memorial Day holiday weekend gets an early start around here. It all begins Thursday night with the annual Boalsburg Fire Company Carnival.
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State College Still Feeling Affects of Wednesday Night Thunderstorm
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More than 120 State College residents who lost power after Wednesday night’s storm were still in the dark Thursday. This morning, West Penn Power crews were still re-wiring the lines on Holmes Avenue.
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Speedy Trial Finds Two Men Guilty for Violent Robbery of High-School Student
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A Centre County jury wasted no time finding co-defendants Zachariah Johnson and Joseph Jenkins guilty on six counts of assault and robbery. They were convicted for beating up a high school student at a party and stealing money from his wallet.
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Penn State, State College Noon News and Features: Thursday, May 23
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State College, Penn State and Centre County are making news all over cyberspace. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories.
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Penn State Football: Former Quarterback Steven Bench Picks South Florida
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Former Penn State quarterback Steven Bench announced Thursday morning that he intends to attend the University of South Florida.
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Penn State Lacrosse: Kaut First All-American in 73 Years for Program
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Kaut also earned the Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top goalie in college lacrosse.