Penn State QB Clark, Illini QB Williams each know what other is facing

He'd just thrown three interceptions and failed to lead his team to a touchdown in the final three quarters. Penn State senior quarterback Daryll Clark was feeling the blame thrown on his shoulders after the 21-10 loss to visiting Iowa last weekend in State College, Pa. Then Clark received a text message from someone who knew what he was going through: Illinois senior quarterback Juice Williams.

Roethlisberger the model for what Bears want Cutler to be

The Bears pointed to Ben Roethlisberger as their model quarterback when he set an NFL record by leading Pittsburgh to 13 consecutive wins his rookie season. The Bears wanted Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman to be like Roethlisberger not just for how much he won, but for how he won. Roethlisberger is still a model for the Bears, but now it’s for how they’d like Jay Cutler to play.

Rod Woodson’s path to HOF started during challenging childhood

It’s fitting the Pro Football Hall of Fame stage sits in the end zone at Fawcett Stadium. For a defensive player, Rod Woodson spent a lot of time in end zones.

HOF Class of 2009: Rod Woodson

Rod Woodson and Ronnie Lott might have been the two best “combo” defensive backs in NFL history, begging the question: Which Hall of Famer would you choose if you could have only one?

Son of opera singer Paul Plishka arrested in connection to 18-year-old murder case

Wayne County has announced the arrest of a Virginia man for the murder and sexual assault of a camp counselor 18 years ago. The arrest moves one of Wayne County’s biggest murder mysteries a step closer to closure.

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Big Ten tournament capsules

Big Ten tournament is make-or-break time for NCAA dreamers

Never mind that Michigan State pulled away and won the Big Ten Conference regular-season title by four games after dominating on the road. The last two months could mean little when it comes to the next four days.

Pennsylvania lieutenant governor dies after battle with cancer

 Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll died Wednesday from complications resulting from a cancer she was diagnosed with four months ago.

Robbery 'prank' gets 3 arrested

Three Alfred State College students are in the Allegany County jail for what police are calling a prank gone bad.

 

Photos: Fire engulfs home

An inferno erupted at a home in Honesdale, Pa., on Thursday afternoon, blackening the sky and disrupting the neighborhood calm. All residents reportedly either got out safely or were not home at the time. -- Wayne Independent

 

Camp Oneka celebrates 100th anniversary

The water in Fairview Lake in Tafton is pure enough to drink most of the time, says Dale Dohner who has the water tested weekly. He and his wife Barbara own Camp Oneka for girls. They are celebrating its 100th birthday this year.

 

Police arrest 3 for murder of man in Porter Township

Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found in Porter Township last year.

 

Nestle Pure Life water gallons recalled in Northeast

A recall has been announced for the one-gallon Nestlé Pure Life Purified Drinking Water sold only in Shop-Rite stores in the five Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.  The recall affects only the one-gallon size.

Cremated remains taken from parked car

The person or people who stole items from a car in a K-Mart parking lot probably have no idea what they took -- cremated remains.

 

Mass. man charged in Pa. with deceptive business practices

A Massachuetts man was arrested for allegedly deceiving two residents in the Hamlin, Pa., area.

 

High schoolers get chance to raise trout

Biology Class at Wallenpaupack Area High School just got a bit more interesting and in the process of learning may have done a valuable thing for the waters surrounding the Big Lake shores.

 

Students' project preserves veterans’ stories

The Wallenpaupack Area School District’s commitment to local history and community service was highlighted when the high school history club presented information on its latest project: oral histories of World War II veterans.

OSRAM's Towanda plant sold to Austrian company

Subject to the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities, OSRAM, one of the
leading lighting manufacturers of the world, today announced the sale of its Global
Tungsten and Powders (GTP) business unit to Plansee Group, of Reutte, Austria.

 

76ers’ Iguodala says math teacher's lesson still helps with free throws

A retired Lanphier High School math teacher recently was given a moment in the spotlight by one of her former students, Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala, who praised her in the April 21 issue of Sports Illustrated.

Kent Bush: Pennsylvania primary adds another puzzle piece

After seven long weeks with no primaries or caucuses, the Democratic Party is finally getting back to business in the race to choose a candidate.


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