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‘Spectacular’ spectacle

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:02 EST

The holiday season got a kickstart last night at the Bryce Jordan Center.

PSU weighs cleaner energy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42 EST

Penn State is looking into options for switching its west campus power plant from coal to a greener fuel source in a potentially expensive move the university plans to decide on next year.

Fix sought for swap deal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42 EST

The State College Area school board plans to bring in a financial consultant whose advice helped cost the Bethlehem Area School District at least $10.2 million, according to an investigative report by Auditor General Jack Wagner.

A.M.BRIEFING

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00 EST

Police looking for early morning bandits

Student’s drug conviction tossed

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42 EST

BELLEFONTE — The state Superior Court has thrown out the conviction of a Penn State student on a drug paraphernalia charge, saying a State College police officer had illegally entered the student’s apartment when he found a marijuana pipe.

Rockettes brings kicks to Jordan Center

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00 EST

UNIVERSITY PARK — The holiday season got a kick-start last night at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Judge: Man to pay for killing bear

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:16 EST

A Perry County man accused of illegally killing a bear will have to pay the $565 fine he tried to avoid by going to a hearing.

PENN STATEBRIEFS

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:16 EST

Former Ag Sciences dean honored

COURTREPORT

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:16 EST

Information compiled by the Centre County Court Administrator’s Office on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Union workers reach deal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34 EST

BELLEFONTE — Unionized employees at the Centre County nursing home voted Wednesday for a contract, providing raises averaging 3 percent annually, that now awaits approval from county commissioners.

REWARDING FAITH

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21 EST

BELLEFONTE — She greets victims of crimes as they arrive for court, offering a smile and a bit of comfort while making sure they stay informed and have a voice in the often overwhelming court processes.

COURT REPORT

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16 EST

Information compiled by the Centre County Court Administrator's Office on Nov. 12, 2009.

PSU wins blood donor challenge again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34 EST

Penn State stormed from behind again to win the annual Penn State-Michigan State Blood Donor Challenge.

Food for thought at Friends School

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28 EST

This week is school theme week at the State College Friends School. The annual event's theme this year is food. The week is spent in seven food-related workshops building community among classes in the school.

Watershed cleanup mandates set

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14 EST

PATTON TOWNSHIP — Federal regulators told state and local officials Thursday they will be held liable for meeting new water quality standards necessary to clean up the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay.

Sewerage project nearing completion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:20 EST

The end is in sight. Philipsburg residents have learned to live with ripped-up streets, gravel-filled pavement, aqua-colored PVC pipe, and machinery big and small at every turn.

Rockettes kick holidays into overdrive

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34 EST

Some things are indisputably part of the holiday season — candy canes, twinkling lights, a thousand different versions of “A Christmas Carol.”

Aging in Place fills need

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34 EST

As the late French actor Maurice Chevalier once said, “Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative,” but it’s not without challenges. One of the most agonizing for many senior citizens is the decision of whether to continue to live independently or to enter an assisted living facility or nursing home.

A.M.BRIEFING: Friday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31 EST

Accused rapist to stand trial next year

Cancer treatment facility set

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15 EST

COLLEGE TOWNSHIP — A new 250-job medical facility with a specialty in oncology infusion — chemotherapy for cancer patients — is in the works for the grounds around Mount Nittany Medical Center, developers and township officials said Wednesday.