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Updated July 3, 2008 5:13 PM
The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced its support Thursday for the recently criticized investigation into a missing district attorney.
• Letter irks county D.A. Updated 5:13 PM
Charges against one alleged participant in the Mifflin Streak were dropped Wednesday, a court official said. Updated 2:56 PM
Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira spent Wednesday responding to criticism of how he has handled the disappearance of the man who once held his job.
When the Olympic torch reaches Beijing Olympic Stadium on Aug. 8, Penn State's Aleesha Barber and Kevin Tan will both march in with their national team as fireworks crack and sprinkle down.
Former Phi Delta Theta fraternity member Chris Moss doesn't know where he'll be living for the rest of the summer.
With hundreds of Starbucks forced to close across the nation, the four State College Starbucks don't yet know their fate.
Terri Nelson-Bunge will spend her Independence Day fighting for the independence of man's best friend.
Despite continuing negotiations over the state budget, Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre, made a last minute push for an increase in funds for the university.
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A kid takes a plunge from the high dive tower at the outdoor pool of the McCoy Natatorium. Local pools could be crowded this weekend, with high temperatures predicted throughout the 4th of July holiday, though anticipated scattered thunderstorms could put a damper on Independence Day plans.
Updated July 2, 2008 12:59 AM
Although legislators are still hammering out the final details of the 2008-2009 state budget, Penn State is set for an increase in state funding -- although that amount has also not been finalized.
Stacks of unopened mail litter the floor in the dark, empty Sports Café. Pretty soon, someone may be there to pick them up. Someone familiar to State College residents.
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As she was home last week in Berwyn packing for a family vacation and school simultaneously, Michelle Dailey couldn't wait to get to Penn State, she said.
Chris Grassi's nightmare -- not getting Penn State football tickets -- was avoided.
In 2006, two customers at a State College bar used their credit cards -- only later learning they had become the victims of an identity theft scheme.
Highway to be named for PSU alumnus
With the lessons of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and Virginia Tech still resonating, local officials have a new chance to re-evaluate the community's emergency response system.
Krista McCaffrey used to wonder why Penn State's nursing program was different from similar programs at many other universities.
Gary Neal could not hide his surprise and satisfaction after being named Rookie Faculty Adviser of the Year during the "Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility" competition.
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Michelle Dean and William Dean of State College feed the ducks at the alumni pond Tuesday afternoon.
Updated June 30, 2008 5:02 PM
Though the university mandated Phi Delta Theta's house be vacated by Monday, the house still remains occupied by members of the fraternity. Updated 5:02 PM
Updated June 26, 2008 8:04 PM
After only a year of being open, Cereality has closed its doors for good. Updated 8:04 PM
Updated June 24, 2008 4:28 PM
A cross-country trip that spanned four days and thousands of miles apparently was not enough to save the future of one charterless Penn State fraternity. Updated 4:28 PM
Former Penn State wide receiver Maurice Humphrey, who has had several notable run-ins with the law in the past five years, was charged Monday with a DUI and driving without the proper use of head lights or tail lights, according to court documents. Updated 12:36 PM
Updated June 19, 2008 3:43 PM
Comcast and the Big Ten Network officially ended two years' worth of bitter negotiations, agreeing Thursday afternoon to a deal that will bring the network to an estimated 730,000 subscribers in the Central Pennsylvania area in time for the start of Penn State's 2008 football season. Updated 3:43 PM
Updated June 18, 2008 9:03 PM
Former NCAA Champion and four-time All-American Phil Davis has traded in his wrestling headgear for a pair of lightly padded, four-ounce gloves. Updated 9:03 PM
Updated June 17, 2008 1:36 PM
Penn State Police are investigating "multiple incidents" of a woman allegedly being followed at locations on campus and in downtown State College, said Penn State Police Officer Jeffery Jones. Updated 1:36 PM
Junior student football tickets sold out in about 90 seconds this morning, just one day after a senior ticket sale that did not sell out for nine hours.
• 89 percent of seniors claim football tickets Updated 1:06 PM
Two years of back-and-forth barbs between the Big Ten Network and cable provider Comcast are nearing a truce, Big Ten spokesperson Elizabeth Conlisk and a source close to the negotiations said Monday. Updated 11:07 AM
Elizabeth Burke had never heard of the Mifflin Streak before a friend encouraged her to participate in it just before midnight on May 5. Updated 12:49 AM
Updated June 16, 2008 4:12 PM
Of the 5,700 seniors who preregistered to buy Penn State student football tickets this year, 89 percent have a seat in Beaver Stadium for what could be their final football season at Penn State. Updated 4:12 PM
Updated June 14, 2008 12:16 AM
After participating in a new pre-registration program, nearly 45,000 Penn State students are eligible to participate in this year's student football ticket sale -- the first time that officials from the athletic department will be able to gauge ticket demand before the sale begins. Updated 12:16 AM
Updated June 11, 2008 11:32 AM
Penn State Police assisted in a case involving child pornography last week, Lt. Bill Moerschbacher said, though he would not confirm if it was on-campus. Updated 11:32 AM
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