January 2014
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New Wind Chill Advisory Posted, Schools Opening Late, Dramatic Cold Persists
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At 5 a.m. Wednesday the mercury stood at just three degrees with a wind chill of minus 16. That means frost bite can occur if skin is exposed for more than 30 minutes. PennDot has extended a temporary waiver, allowing commercial drivers to work extra hours while delivering home heating fuel.
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Heroin Dealer Who led Police on High-Speed Chase in State College is Sentenced
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A heroin dealer who led police on a high-speed chase down a busy State College street has been sentenced to six-and-a-half to ten years in state prison.
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Penn State Police Investigate Reported Kidnapping
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According to police, the abduction happened at 1 a.m. on Shortlidge Road near Simmons Hall. Investigators say that a dark colored sedan stopped and a man got out. He reportedly grabbed the woman, and forced her into the rear of the vehicle.
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Penn State Football Coach Franklin Wants Team to Break GPA Records for Football Program
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Penn State head football coach James Franklin told the Faculty Senate Tuesday he wants to see all GPA football records broken under his leadership.
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Judge Sentences Man to County Prison for 4th Fest Assault
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Centre County President Judge Thomas Kistler sentenced Christopher Paul Stout to county prison for his role in a July 4th attack.
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Faculty Senate Critical of Penn State’s Handling of Health Care Task Force
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The Penn State Faculty Senate approved a motion Tuesday afternoon that criticizes the senate’s leadership and university administrators regarding the process used to appoint a Wellness Task Force charged with evaluating faculty’s health care program.
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Preventing Hearing Loss in Teenagers
in Centre County Gazette, Health & Wellness, Health News, Local News, State College, StateCollege.com—
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Studies are showing evidence of high-frequency hearing loss in adolescents — the kind that comes from noise exposure. But a generation that grew up with ear buds and surround sound might not even realize what they’re losing until it’s gone.
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions’ 2014 Recruiting Class Filling Up Quickly
in Altoona, Latest Penn State News, Local & Penn State Sports, Local News, Penn State Sports, Sports News, State College, StateCollege.com, Williamsport—
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James Franklin hasn’t taken a day off since making his way to Happy Valley and that has included a lot of time on the recruiting trail and plenty of verbal commitments to show for it.
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Penn State, State College Noon News and Features: Tuesday, January 28
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Penn State, State College 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 Coach to Attend State of Union Address Tuesday Night
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In a statement, Franklin says, “I look forward to hearing the President’s vision for 2014 and beyond and what we, as citizens of the greatest union in the world, can do to help move our nation forward.”