MIDDAY REPORT: Snow gets attention; Bracken recalls favorite PSU players; share day trip ideas

SNOW in May?

That's what some Centre Countians saw this morning, and those in State College at least had snow on their windshields.

What a crazy day in May, as we're getting heavy rain but we started with a bit of snow that has people buzzing today.

It's not a record, not even close. AccuWeather's Elliott Abrams, in a report on the radio this morning, said snow has been recorded as late as early June.

Today's high is expected to hit 45, but don't worry. Sunny skies and more reasonable May temps are just around the corner.

Our weather tops the midday report. Thanks for joining us.

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IF you didn't fill up with gas over the weekend, you're going to pay more.

Six cents more here in Happy Valley.

Gas hit $3.75 early today, up from $3.69, and you can talk about the new boost and high gas prices overall with other Web readers.

Meanwhile, while online, send us your suggestions for a day trip or weekend trip for Centre Countians who don't want to travel far this summer. What should we visit in your area?

Linked here is the story seeking suggestions and the guidelines.

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SPORTS editor Ron Bracken began his farewell tour of columns Sunday, as he's looking to a June 30 retiremend.

His first column covered Penn State football players who won't be forgotten.

His favorite? You'll have to read the column and travel down memory lane.

Meanwhile there's a lot of football news online for May, and linked here is a story on Coach Joe Paterno's comments about recruiting and a story on new defensive back recruits.

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DOZENS of Centre County youngsters gave their mom special Mother's Day gifts by drawing her and sending that drawing to us.

Over two days Centre Daily Times readers met those mothers through their children, and they were posted online for all of you.

They're linked with the midday report today if you want to take a look. Great work, kids.

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THANKS for reading us, and you're among 215,000 unique visitors to CentreDaily.com so far in May. Have a great Monday, everyone.

Look for the midday report from the newsroom each weekday. Send questions, comments or suggestions to bheisse@centredaily.com.