June 2015
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Father’s Day: Children Remember their Dads’ Wisdom
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Penn State senior Paul Roman has some choice words about his father. “He’s an [expletive], but he’s also my hero,” Roman says, aware of how strange that contradiction sounds. “I owe everything to him.” Roman says he and his father, a lawyer by trade, have a contentious relationship that’s filled with arguments and…
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Adopt-A-Pet at Centre County PAWS
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This guy should do well in a home with other cats and with dogs but he’s never been around kids. Sadly, Gilbert was surrendered by his former owner because of a move out of town. Happily for you, he’s a great cat — personable and friendly — with eyes that say “take me home.”
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Weekend Getaway: Dutch Wonderland Offers Dinosaurs and Water Attraction
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“The appeal of the moving, lifelike dinosaurs is pretty universal among our guests,” says Hurley. “Young guests are curious and become captivated by the appearance of the dinosaurs and our adult guests enjoy the atmosphere and presentation of the dinosaurs.”
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Headed To Vegas For Early Season Tournament
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The Nittany Lions are among eight teams in the 2015 Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic. With the departure of guard Geno Thorpe and the arrival of a crucial recruiting class, getting experience and wins will be a vital part of the early season.
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State College Man Arrested for Campus Parking Lot Assault
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A drug deal turned ugly when a man was allegedly dragged from his car and beaten on Penn State’s campus. State College native Dennis Sieber Jr., 55, was arrested Tuesday for felony aggravated assault and a slew of misdemeanors, according to police.
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Emergency Crews Respond After Blasting Caps Discovered on College Township Property
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Police, firefighters and members of the Penn State Bomb Squad rushed to a home in the 3300 block of College Avenue, near the Nittany Mall, after blasting caps were discovered inside a shed. Emergency crews arrived just after 10:30 a.m. The all-clear was sounded about four hours later.
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Spikes Baseball: State College Set To Defend Championship As 2015 Season Opens
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The State College Spikes will start the defense of their New York Penn League title on Friday night as they open the 2015 season against the Williamsport Crosscutters. There will be plenty of new faces this season, including a new manager in Johnny Rodriguez.
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Q&A With ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit, Part 2
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The well-known college football analyst has lots more to say about the Penn State football program, including satellite camps, Christian Hackenberg’s pro prospects and there’s also his assessment of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
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Grine Attempts to Remove Harrisburg Firm From Lawsuit
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“Because the preliminary injunction against the McShane Firm and Tanski was denied, the claim for declaratory relief asserted against them in the underlying complaint is moot,” attorneys for Grine said in a filing last Friday. “There is no reason for [them] to remain parties to this action.”
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Youngster Inspires Spikes Players Through Tenacious Battle With Illness
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Viera is an 11-year-old who was diagnosed with progeria shortly after birth. The rare genetic disorder causes symptoms that resemble aging. “His personality is infectious, and we are truly blessed to have him on our team and in our lives,” says Putnam.