Joe Paterno

Paterno through the years

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Penn State Coach Joe Paterno watches the team warm up before the game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 17, 2011. CDT/Abby Drey

Paterno apology hinges on Freeh report, education secretary says

Ron Tomalis, Pennsylvania’s secretary of education and an ex-officio member of Penn State’s board of trustees, said the board will wait until the Freeh report is issued before deciding whether to apologize to the Paterno family for how the university handled the firing of the former coach.

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JOE PATERNO

Stone marker placed at Paterno's grave

A stone marker has been placed at the grave of Joe Paterno, the longtime Penn State football coach and philanthropist.

23 days ago
JOE PATERNO

Thousands pay Paterno tribute at Special Olympics Pennsylvania Beaver Stadium 5K

UNIVERSITY PARK — Seven-year- old Emily Habeeb didn’t want any birthday presents this year. Instead, she asked people to donate the money they would have spent to a fundraiser in honor of Joe Paterno.

34 days ago
JOE PATERNO

Missing Paterno

I disagree with Dan Meckes’ letter (CDT, March 31). How could anyone write or say anything like that about Joe Paterno? He was a great person — thoughtful, considerate and always thinking of others. He always put himself last and was a humanitarian and philanthropist. Can Meckes match...

38 days ago
JOE PATERNO

Family releases statement from canceled Paterno press conference

Joe Paterno was prepared to give the following statement at his press conference Nov. 8. But the press conference was canceled an hour before it was to begin, and the statement was not released.

52 days ago
JOE PATERNO

Family selling Paterno memorial video for charity

Joe Paterno fans can buy copies of the video recording of the tribute to Joe Paterno held at the Bryce Jordan Center Jan. 26.

58 days ago
NEWS

Volunteers dedicate campaign to coach, feel Paterno’s presence

UNIVERSITY PARK — Joe Paterno, once again, is helping drive an important fundraiser for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine clinic.

72 days ago
YOUR LETTERS

Thoughts on renaming

Many fine proposals have been offered by alumni and friends of Penn State. I would like to offer my own even though it violates my personal concept of not renaming venues, buildings and/or roadways.

83 days ago
JOE PATERNO

‘Paterno Way’ gains support of council

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — Council members added their support to the thousands who signed a petition calling for Park Avenue to be renamed Paterno Way, in honor of longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

86 days ago
JOE PATERNO

Calls build to rename Park Avenue for Joe Paterno

Park Avenue could get a new name, thanks to support from thousands of people across the country.

89 days ago
JOE PATERNO

Ceremony pays tribute to Joe Paterno

HARRISBURG — Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was remembered at a memorial Mass on Wednesday as an inspirational leader, devoted family man and someone who tried to live according to the tenets of his religion.

101 days ago