July 2014
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Police: Despite Recent High-Profile Incidents, Boalsburg Crime is Down
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While Boalsburg has seen serious crimes in recent months — from an armed bank robbery to cemetery vandalism to a burglary and theft at businesses –- State College Police Chief Tom King says crime in the area has actually declined.
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Penn State Student Suffers Head Trauma During Fraternity Altercation
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State College police are searching for information after a Penn State student suffered head trauma during an altercation at a fraternity house.
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Jay Paterno’s New Book Released Early at Barnes & Noble
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Jay Paterno’s memoir “Paterno Legacy: Enduring Lessons from the Life and Death of My Father” isn’t due out until Sept. 1, but the Benner Pike Barnes & Noble had stacks of the book for sale in its Local Interest section at closing time on Tuesday. Bill Ames, publicity manager of Triumph Books, says the…
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The Flutopia Initiative Set to Kickoff Second Annual 5k
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“We’re thrilled to be a part of it,” says CVIM Marketing, Communications and Events Coordinator Sue Forster. Part of CVIM’s budget goes toward community-sponsored events and the funds donated from the Flutopia 5k “helps that part of the budget.”
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Penn State Football: Howle And Urschel Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society
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A Dean’s List student, Howle was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. Urschel was college football’s most decorated student-athlete during the 2013 season and had started 24 straight games for the Nittany Lions.
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PennDot Sets 70 MPH Speed Limit on Some Highways
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In a move that PennDot says will make travel “more efficient” a pilot program is phasing in 70 mph speed limits on sections of three Pennsylvania interstate highways — including the stretch of I-80 that passes through Centre County.
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Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Wednesday, July 23
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Penn State, State College and Centre County are making news all over the web. Every weekday at noon we post links to some of the most noteworthy stories.
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Eighth-Grader Launches Unique Fundraising Campaign for Turkey Trip
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“This has been a humbling experience,” says Nate’s mother, Jennifer Gray. “It was inspirational to have people from all over the world offer their support for this educational enrichment. We are thrilled as we know this experience will impact the way Nate views and interacts with the world.”
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Life in Prison: It’s Not a Nice Place to Visit and You Wouldn’t Want to Live There
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I had asked Mrs. Vedam what she thought her son would have done with his life if he hadn’t gone to prison. Without hesitation, she said, “He would have been a physicist like his father.”
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Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal for Blood Donors
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“We have to collect about 900 units every day — every day. And that’s been a struggle,” says Keeler. “We’re hovering around a two day supply [of blood] or less.”