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Recent local news from Punxsutawney and surrounding areas

Disaster drill conducted at Bellefonte school (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 6:11 PM

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area school teachers spent Thursday morning with area first-responders practicing what they’d do during a disastrous fire or shooting at the middle school.
Police: Downtown bar served minor (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 6:11 PM

STATE COLLEGE — A popular downtown State College bar has been charged by police with serving a 20-year-old alcohol.
Budget Impasse Pushes CAP Classes Into Summer (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 5:34 PM

WPXI Corrects Story Referring To Mayor Ravenstahl (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 5:23 PM

Seismic Testing To Begin In Elk County (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 5:16 PM

Crews will start looking for faults in the ground ahead of natural gas drilling in Elk County.
Money Woes Could Halt Theatre Productions (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 5:14 PM

Debt totalling a quarter of a million dollars may force a Somerset County theatre to keep its doors closed for a while.
Fire Companies Unite (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:54 PM

Fire companies are finalizing agreements on a merger.
Slippery Rock Native Could Be Victim Of Wolf Attack in Alaska (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:51 PM

Alaskan investigators are looking into the possibility that wolves might have killed a Slippery Rock native outside Chignik Lake.
Exclusive: Rick Earle Interviews Lead Investigator In Roethlisberger Case (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:10 PM

McKees Rocks Residents Prepare For Flooding (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:03 PM

With more than 2,000 sandbags and other preparations in place, McKees Rocks residents are still worried about flooding again this year.
13 From Pittsburgh Area Arrested For Child Porn (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:03 PM

State police in Indiana said they have arrested 13 people from four counties in the Pittsburgh region on child pornography charges.
Man Accused Of Killing Penn State-Altoona Coed Wants Evidence Left Out Of Trial (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 2:38 PM

The attorney for a man accused of killing a Penn State-Altoona student is asking for some evidence to be left out of the trial.
Section Of Greentree Road Closed Due To Landslide (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 2:17 PM

A landslide has prompted the closure of a section of Greentree Road in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Witness: Rhoades crash driver had a lot of alcohol (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 1:37 PM

A man charged with vehicular homicide in the 2008 death of a state lawmaker had a "world-class level" of alcohol in his system after the crash, a prosecution expert testified Thursday.
Communities Prepare For Potential Flooding (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 1:32 PM

Flood preparations were under way Thursday across the Alleghenies as officials brace for the worst.
Police Seek Man In Pittsburgh Burglary (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 12:16 PM

Pittsburgh police are looking for someone who broken into a downtown building about two weeks ago.
Woman charged with filing false rape report (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 9:33 AM

Penn State police have filed charges against a woman who they say admitted she falsely reported being raped in a parking lot at Innovation Park the evening of March 1.
Roethlisberger’s Accuser To Return To Ga. College (WJACTV.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 9:32 AM

Pelosi says Dems near deal on health care bill (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 8:55 AM

Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.
Pittsburgh Mayor Declares Emergency For Flooding (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 8:20 AM

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has declared a state of emergency in anticipation for likely flooding expected to hit Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas in the coming days.
Crews Rescue Deer Trapped In North Huntingdon Lake (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 8:12 AM

Crews were able to successfully rescue a deer that became trapped in a lake in North Huntingdon early Thursday morning.
Robert Morris Wins NEC, Earns Second Straight NCAA Bid (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 8:11 AM

Robert Morris University coach Mike Rice preaches to his team that defense wins. On Wednesday night, the Colonials locked down their second consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament.
1 Hurt In Derry Blaze (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 7:35 AM

Fire Displaces People, Pets On Mt. Washington (WPXI.com)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 4:46 AM

Burrell duo looking for postseason sweep (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

Junior 125-pounder Dave Makara and 215-pounder Brian Beattie each have won WPIAL and Southwest Regional titles, and now, they want the big one.
New Geibel coach inheriting a young team (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

Lou Pasquale is getting his first chance at being the head coach of a high school team, as he takes over at Geibel.
Knoch basketball coach Andreassi resigns (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

Knoch boys basketball coach Chris Andreassi has resigned after four seasons, and the South Butler School Board accepted his resignation.
Penn State is dreaming big in postseason (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

The Nittany Lions have improved of late, but an 0-12 start in league play was too big a hurdle for the team to overcome to get out of last place.
Pitt ready for its rematch with Notre Dame (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

No. 2 seed Pitt will play seventh-seeded Notre Dame in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden.
Robert Morris heads back to NCAA Tourney (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

Robert Morris upset No. 1 seed Quinnipiac at TD North Sports Arena in the Northeast Conference Championship game.
Veteran Chelios skating with the Thrashers (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

The Thrashers are looking for Chris Chelios to provide a spark and help snap a three-game losing streak.
Scouting the Carolina Hurricanes (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

The Carolina Hurricanes play host to the Penguins at 7 p.m. Thursday at RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Malkin, Ponikarovsky developing chemistry (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

Evgeni Malkin and Alexei Ponikarovsky have been linemates for only two games but have already started to display early signs of chemistry.
NHL GMs proposing change on hits to head (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

NHL general managers will recommend a rule change on blindside hits to the head, looking to protect players and punish those responsible.
Late-night decision pays dividends for Bucs (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

Pirates pitcher Daniel McCutchen puts faith in his slider — not his curveball — in close victory over Orioles at McKechnie Field.
Reports: Receiver Bryant, Bengals reach deal (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to terms on a four-year, $28 million deal with Antonio Bryant, ESPN reported, landing a complementary receiver to Chad Ochocinco.
Steelers ILB Farrior is hoping Foote returns (Tribune-Review Sports)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 3:00 AM

If linebacker Larry Foote does consider returning to the Steelers, James Farrior has no doubt he would be a perfect fit.
ESPN2 to carry Blue-White Game (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Thu, March 11, 2010, 12:19 AM

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s annual Blue- White Game football scrimmage will be televised live by ESPN2 on Saturday, April 24. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
Councilman Looks For New Laws Regarding Police (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 11:47 PM

Brighton Heights Apartments Evacuated After Fire (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 11:17 PM

Disagreement Over School Consolidation Survey Results (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 7:57 PM

Despite overwhelming support from survey respondents supporting a move to consolidate Philipsburg-Osceola School District, some people are questioning the results of the study.
Pet Owner Wants Compensation For Sick Puppy (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 5:42 PM

Teachers Reach Contract Agreement (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 5:37 PM

Teachers in Saint Marys, Elk County, have a two-year contract extension.
Planet Ice Temporary Closure (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 5:36 PM

State Budget Continues To Cause Problems (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 5:27 PM

State funding came too late to help a local library.
Roethlisberger’s Accuser To Return To Ga. College (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 4:59 PM

The 20-year-old woman who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault plans on returning to Georgia College and State University next week.
Defense Rests Without Testimony By Veon, Others (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 4:48 PM

Death Of Lower Burrell Man Found In Creek Ruled An Accident (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 4:23 PM

The death of a man whose body was found Tuesday near the Tarentum Bridge in New Kensington has been ruled an accident, authorities said.
Tainted Ingredient Sold After Salmonella Found (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 4:15 PM

The company responsible for a ballooning recall of processed foods continued to manufacture and distribute a flavor-enhancing ingredient for a month after tests confirmed it was made with contaminated equipment, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.
Man Sought In Knife-Wielding Burglary Of Vanderbilt Home (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:59 PM

Police are looking for a man who forced his way into the home of a 93-year-old of a Vanderbilt man in Fayette County.
Fire destroys Limestone home (Yahoo! Local News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:35 PM

By Angi Keller LIMESTONE TWP. - Flames destroyed the two-story wood-frame home of a Limestone Township family early Tuesday morning.
BASD picks an architect (Yahoo! Local News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:31 PM

By Patti Slaughter BROOKVILLE - When the Brookville Area School Board meets Monday evening, it will consider a recommendation to hire Hayes Large Architects of Altoona as the firm to proceed with the renovation of Hickory Grove Elementary School.
County 9-1-1 center evacuated (Yahoo! Local News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:15 PM

By Randy Bartley BROOKVILLE - The Jefferson County Emergency Management Center has been evacuated. The 9-1-1 communications center is now functioning out of a back-up facility outside of Reynoldsville.
Video: Corey Haim Talks With WPXI 1 Year Before Death (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:09 PM

Late actor Corey Haim spoke with Channel 11 while he was filming a movie in Pittsburgh in November 2008.
Pa. Auditor Wants More Time For 2010 Property Tax Cuts (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:06 PM

YouTube Video Shows Fight In Pittsburgh School Classroom (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 PM

A YouTube video that recently surfaces shows two Pittsburgh students from different neighborhoods fist fighting in school.
Jay Township Water Safe To Drink, Officials Say (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 2:51 PM

The Jay Township Water Authority in Elk County says water there is safe to drink.
Photos: Corey Haim Through The Years (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 2:49 PM

Three accused in burglaries waive hearing; court documents give glimpse of investigation (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 2:00 PM

Three men who are the focus of an armed robbery spree investigation were in court Wednesday and waived their rights to a hearing on burglary, conspiracy and weapons charges.
Russian Men Charged With Armed Robbery Will Be Tried (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 1:35 PM

Three Russian men charged in connection with a Centre County armed robbery will be tried.
Port Authority: Clairton Bus Driver Assaulted; 2 Suspects Sought (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 12:23 PM

For the second time in less than a month, a Port Authority driver has been assaulted, authorities said.
Child Struck By Car In New Castle (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 11:37 AM

A child was hospitalized Wednesday morning after being struck by a car in New Castle.
Former Pa. Turnpike Head Charged With Obstruction (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 10:48 AM

Pa. To Offer Rebates For Efficient Home Heating (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 10:34 AM

Former Pa. turnpike head charged with obstruction (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 10:29 AM

The former head of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has been charged with obstruction of justice in the investigation of a former state senator.
Altoona Man Guilty Of Theft In $280K Deposit Error (WJACTV.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 10:11 AM

Altoona Man Guilty Of Theft In $280K Deposit Error (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 9:59 AM

A central Pennsylvania man has been convicted of theft for not returning more than $280,000 mistakenly deposited into his bank account.
Altoona man guilty of theft in $280K deposit error (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 9:28 AM

A central Pennsylvania man has been convicted of theft for not returning more than $280,000 mistakenly deposited into his bank account.
Scam costs Bogg Twp. man $2,400 (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 9:05 AM

Police are cautioning people to be alert to fraudulent e-mails and other scams after a 60-year-old Boggs Township man lost $2,400 to a con man.
County Jail Nurse Accused Of Smuggling Pot, Phones (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 8:57 AM

A nurse at the Allegheny County Jail has been charged with smuggling marijuana, tobacco and two cell phones to two inmates and having sex with one of them.
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Armstrong Co. (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 8:54 AM

Police said a man was killed after being struck by a semi truck on an Armstrong County highway Tuesday night.
Fiberglass cow stolen from Coop Extension office (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 8:43 AM

Police in Carlisle are looking for a cattle rustler.
2nd Arrest Made In Canonsburg Slaying Case (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 8:35 AM

Police have arrested a second man in the stabbing death of a Honduran man in suburban Pittsburgh.
Woman Killed In Penn Hills House Fire (WPXI.com)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 8:02 AM

Officials said a woman was found dead just steps from her front door Wednesday morning after fire swept through her home in Penn Hills.
W.Pa. police find huge cache of stolen tools (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 6:49 AM

Police in western Pennsylvania say a search of the home of a man charged with burglary turned up enough stolen items to fill a tractor-trailer.
Alle-Kiski Female Athlete of the Week (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Apollo-Ridge junior swimmer Mackenzie Wargo has been named the Alle-Kiski Female Athlete of the Week.
Alle-Kiski Male Athlete of the Week (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Burrell senior swimmer Jared Malecki has been named the Alle-Kiski Male Athlete of the Week.
Springdale once ruled as a basketball power (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Interest was intense 25 years ago this week, as Springdale and Washington matched undefeated records in the WPIAL Class AA championship game.
NASCAR puts driver Edwards on probation (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

NASCAR president Mike Helton said Carl Edwards acted unacceptably but did not cross the line in what the sanctioning body will allow this season.
Fay-West Female Athlete of the Week (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Latrobe senior swimmer Anna Gibas has been named the Fay-West Female Athlete of the Week.
Fay-West Male Athlete of the Week (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Derry junior wrestler Travis Shaffer has been named the Fay-West Male Athlete of the Week.
Pittsburgh Female Athlete of the Week (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Vincentian junior basketball player Keturah Vactor has been named the Pittsburgh Female Athlete of the Week.
Pittsburgh Male Athlete of the Week (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

North Catholic senior basketball player Christian Wolosik has been named the Pittsburgh Male Athlete of the Week.
McKeesport advances in PIAA playoffs (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Ty-Meer Brown led McKeesport with 18 points, and Kendall Hunter added 17 for the Tigers in a victory over State College.
Brown paves the way for Jeannette in victory (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Darius Brown and Demetrious Cox came up big for Jeannette during a PIAA Class AA preliminary-round victory over Kane.
Fox Chapel girls move into PIAA first round (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Despite a 10-day lay-off, Fox Chapel smoothly returned to the court, posting a victory against District 6 runner-up Hollidaysburg.
Connecticut bounces WVU for Big East title (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Connecticut guard tandem Kalana Greene and Tiffany Hayes had 15 points apiece to lead all scorers in another title victory for the Huskies.
Tournament provides Pitt chance for revenge (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Pitt enters the Big East Tourney as one of the hottest teams in the conference, having won eight of its past nine games.
Dukes bow out of A-10 tourney in first round (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

St. Bonaventure advanced to the Atlantic-10 quarterfinals with its second victory in a week against Duquesne.
Robert Morris realizes stakes much higher (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

With an NCAA Tournament berth at stake, Robert Morris will be seeking revenge in the NEC Championship against Quinnipiac.
Minnesota closer has ligament tear in elbow (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004.
Pirates find their punch against Yankees (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

The Pirates put together a 15-hit performance , as they beat C.C. Sabathia and the Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Pirates SS Cedeno wants to stop the sulking (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

When Pirates shortstop Ronny Cedeno gets angry with himself, he sometimes takes his mind off the game in front of him.
Owens talking to Bengals about joining up (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.
Big Ben Roethlisberger case has pricey potential (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, March 10, 2010, 3:00 AM

While the investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reached its sixth day, legal experts here and nationwide began focusing on how the media maelstrom might affect the probe.

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