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News Wrap: Wake-Up Call (5/12/10)

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Unseasonable Snow, Sleet Fall On Region: Snow and sleet jolted central Pennsylvanians early Tuesday afternoon, 43 days after spring started. The weather should improve for the weekend. (Readers: We still welcome your May snow photos at adam.smeltz@statecollege.com. Your snapshots may appear on the website.)

State Considers Overhaul Of Inspections: The state government is considering a plan to privatize the regular inspection of gas pumps, parking meters and other measurement devices. But the Centre County sealer of weights and measures, Ron Williams, is leery of the idea. The Centre Daily Times reports.

University Announces Overall Count Of New Graduates: More than 12,000 Penn State students will graduate from the university in commencement proceedings this weekend. For the first time, graduates will wear environmentally friendly caps and gowns. Penn State Live reports.

Today’s StateCollege.com Column: Mike the Mailman offers friendly advice to the Class of 2010 and previews his annual bar tour.