August 2013
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Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy Completes $250,000 Science Wing
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Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy will dedicate its new, state-of-the-art science wing this September. The science wing was made possible by a donation of $250,000 from Scientific Systems Inc. and Andrew Charney. Saint Joseph’s principal, Christopher Chirieleison was overwhelmed by the donation. “Mr. Charney’s transformational gift now enables us to provide state-of-the-art science labs…
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Bill O’Brien Bobblehead Giveaway A Hit With Fans
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“I like it. My favorite part is the little dimple on the chin. They got that right.” According to Wells the dimple was by design, “They take about four or five pictures of a person’s face. We really made sure they emphasized the dimple on the chin because what’s a Bill O’Brien doll without
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Lawyer Calls Decision to Fire Fencing Coach an Insult: Kaidanov Said to be Considering Options
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Attorney Alvin DeLevie tells StateCollege.com, “There was no reason to fire him. It was wrong. It is a mistake. It’s an insult to a coach who was dedicated to student-athletes for 31 years. It was what I call a Penn State overreaction to a minor personnel issue.”
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The Best Penn State Pump Up Video of 2013
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Time to get pumped up for Penn State football. This video was put together to remind the current crop of Nittany Lions about what they’re playing for.
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Jerry Sandusky Appeal Hearing Moved Out of High School
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Art Heinz, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Superior Court says, “Sandusky’s appeal was moved because of the perceived interest by the media and the public.”
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Sandusky Hearing Moved to Luzerne County Courthouse
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Jerry Sandusky’s appeal hearing will now be held in Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions With Intriguing 2013-14 Big Ten Slate
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With a solid out of conference schedule already in place, the Big Ten released Penn State’s conference slate Wednesday. It could determine the fate of the Nittany Lions’ postseason chances in 2013-14.
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Prediction Calls for Brilliant Fall Foliage in Mid-Atlantic, Not so Hot in Other Areas
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Summertime still has a few weeks to go but there are signs that fall is on the way. That may not be especially welcome news but at least this fall should be looking good!
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Student Charged with Resisting Arrest Waives Hearing
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The Penn State student arrested this week after resisting arrest and fighting with a State College Police officer waived his preliminary hearing this morning.
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Penn State Football: Targeting Rule Still Not Quite Clear
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Football, Penn State Sports, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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Over the past several months the powers that be in college football have been working on making the game safer. It’s a respectful quest, but at least one rule change is going to lead to controversy.