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Joe Paterno Says He Felt Inadequate to Handle Child Sex Abuse Allegation
CNNUNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. --Legendary football coach Joe Paterno, who was ousted from Penn State University over an alleged child sex abuse scandal, told the Washington Post he felt inadequate to deal with the initial allegation of abuse. Paterno, the all-...Tags: Sex Crimes, Charity, Tom Ridge, The Washington Post, College Football
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Paterno Remembered as Teacher, Winner, "Hero" at Memorial
CNNUniversity Park, Pennsylvania -- Joe Paterno's family, former players and others in the Penn State community gathered Thursday to celebrate the late football coach, describing him as a consummate teacher, a tough competitor and man of integrity. "An...Tags: Newspapers, The Washington Post, College Football, Lung Cancer, Politics
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'Horrified' Mother of Penn State Victim Wants 'Justice'
CNNUniversity Park, Pennsylvania -- The mother of one of the alleged sex abuse victims in the Penn State scandal said she was "absolutely horrified" by the developments and wants the perpetrator "to be put away for a long time." "I want justice," the mother...Tags: Sex Crimes, George Stephanopoulos, Radio Industry, Teaching and Learning, Gary Schultz
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Allentown school taxes could rise nearly 5%
The Allentown School Board on Thursday approved a proposed $235 million spending plan for 2012-13 that includes a nearly 5 percent tax hike. The board's 8-1 vote means a property owner's tax bill would rise about $86, to $1,890, on a home assessed at the...
Tags: Allentown, Economy, Business and Finance, Pension and Welfare, Politics, Teaching and Learning
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett gets bill aimed at protecting student-athletes
— Legislation aimed at protecting student-athletes from "sudden cardiac arrest syndrome" is on its way to Gov. Tom Corbett's desk. The state House voted unanimously Wednesday to approve legislation sponsored by Rep. Mike Vereb, R-Montgomery, that...Tags: Allentown, Executive Branch, Health and Medical Professionals, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Politics
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Friday Morning Coffee: A Breakfast Buffet Of Links.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Friday Morning, Fellow Seekers. If you're like us, the chances are pretty good that, even at this early hour, you're already looking forward to the long holiday weekend ahead. If you're even in the office this morning, perhaps you're...... -
50 years on, mine fire still burns underneath Pennsylvania town
CENTRALIA, Columbia County — Fifty years ago on Sunday, a fire at the town dump ignited an exposed coal seam, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the demolition of nearly every building in Centralia — a whole community of 1,...
Tags: Mining, Disasters and Accidents, Metal and Mineral, Memorial Day, Coal
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Corbett taps top aide for judge, says it's not shakeup
Staff reporterGov. Tom Corbett's chief of staff, Bill Ward, will be nominated to fill a vacancy on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, the governor's office announced Thursday. Ward, 60, of Mount Lebanon, Allegheny County, will depart his position effective...Tags: Judges, Executive Branch, Justice System, Parties and Movements, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Turkeyfoot holds the line on taxes
Daily American Staff WriterAfter three years of tax hikes, Turkeyfoot school board is choosing to hold the line on taxes this year. Board members approved a tentative $5.2 million budget earlier this week that includes steady real estate taxes at 24.78 mills. Keeping taxes...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Finance, Health and Safety at School, Economy, Business and Finance, Health
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Parkland superintendent: Call legislators over education funding
Parkland School Superintendent Richard Sniscak urged directors and voters Tuesday night to join the Statewide Call to Action for Public Education telephone campaign today. "Let them know we need funding that fits the needs of children," Sniscak said....Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Politics, Government
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Corbett Administration Confirms: Ward Out, Aichele In As New Chief of Staff.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekHere's The Official Word From The Front Office: Pittsburgh lawyer Bill Ward, who's served as Gov. Tom Corbett's chief of staff for an occasionally rocky 16 months will leave the administration to become a judge on the Allegheny County Court...... -
Thursday Morning Coffee: Five Things You Need To Know This Morning.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Thursday Morning, Fellow Seekers. Today is Thursday, May 24, 2012 and we're into the final leg before the long Memorial Day weekend. To help get your day started, here's the five things you need to know about what's happening......
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