Centre County News

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey announced this week new legislation to help veterans returning from war to get back into the workplace, citing a 7.3 percent veteran unemployment rate in Pennsylvania.

Judge John M. Cleland enters the Centre County Courthouse, in Bellefonte, Pa., for a Jerry Sandusky hearing, Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

Central Pennsylvania roadsides, meadows and stream bottoms are alive with the color and scent of Dame's rocket - a very common late spring, pink and white wildflower.

State Police out of Philipsburg are investigating a burglary that ended with a dog being hit with a baseball bat.

Hundreds of Centre County natives lined the streets of Boalsburg Saturday afternoon for the annual Boalsburg Memorial Day Weekend parade.

Several roadways in Bellefonte are closed due to flooding and downed power lines from severe thunderstorms this afternoon.

CLARENCE — Ty Rumsey tossed a two-hitter as Clarence knocked off Mifflin County 5-1 in Centre County Baseball League action on Friday.

Graham B. Spanier, former president of Pennsylvania State University, has sued the school to obtain old e-mails he says he needs to prepare for the investigation by former FBI Director Louis Freeh into the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal.

The man is wearing Hunter Pence's uniform, but this is not Hunter Pence. The man batting third for the Phillies on Friday is a work in progress, Delaware social media enthusiasts gathered on Wednesday to network, and tweet about Delaware's wines and beers.

State College, Centre County-Police in Central Pennsylvania are investigating a child care center for possible abuse charges.

A charity founded by Jerry Sandusky is seeking approval to close and transfer its assets to a Texas-based ministry, as the former Penn State football coach fights allegations of sexual assault.

From the CentreDailyTimes.com: By Mike Dawson and Anne Danahy - State College - Centre Daily Times The Second Mile, the charity for at-risk youth that Jerry Sandusky founded and the alleged pipeline through which the former Penn State coach met and abused young boys, will fold because of dwindling donor support.

At least one employee of Our Children's Center Montessori, at 411 S. Burrowes St., is under investigation, according to State College Police Chief Tom King.

Transportation planner Tom Zilla says the Atherton Street drainage pipe and pavement reconstruction project illustrates why it's crucial for municipalities to receive state and federal funding.

The memorial for Pfc. Foster Joseph Sayers at Sayers Dam near Blanchard will be dedicated today.

The Pennsylvania high school basketball championships are leaving Penn State and returning to Hershey for the next four years, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association voted Thursday.

"Without these services, I would be homeless," he said Wednesday to a packed hall during the seventh candlelight vigil organized by Skills of Central PA Inc.

Emergency teams from across Centre county responded to the University Park Airport Wednesday night.

An incident of simple assault occurred at 2:30 a.m. May 19 near West Presqueisle and Front streets in Philipsburg Borough, Centre County.

Centre updated on Act 13 Wednesday, May 23, 2012 By Terry Whetstone Staff Writer BELLEFONTE - The Centre County Commissioners heard from Sue Hannigan from the planning department who spoke about Act 13, the Natural Gas Impact Fee.