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  • Saturday, October 11, 2008

    The state, dealing with decreased revenues amid the sour economy, is asking its public universities to plan on receiving less funding
    Parents and college students might want to brace for higher tuition bills next year, because the state's public universities have been told to prepare for a reduction in state money.

    Flagged forms in Philly raise fraud issues
    About one of every five voter registration forms filed with the Philadelphia Election Commission over the last six months was flagged for closer scrutiny, raising concerns about widespread registration fraud.

    Martin leaves legacy of preaching, teaching at Hershey Free
    The Rev. David Martin, the leader of the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey since it met in a living room 36 years ago, will preach his last sermon Sunday as the senior pastor of the sprawling church.

    Driver convicted in fatal bus crash
    A West Perry School Board member was convicted Friday of involuntary manslaughter in a school bus crash that killed a teacher's aide.

    Juvenile offenders' community service helps senior citizens
    Maylie McGlaughlin stood on the porch of her Camp Hill home and watched a bunch of one-time troublemakers tidy up her yard.

    Saturday, October 11, 2008

    Defense will be pushed tonight
    We'll start with some of the best things about Joe Paterno's sixth-ranked football team as it heads into tonight's Big Ten contest with 3-2 Wisconsin at Camp Randall.

    THE PENN STATE MATCHUP
    PENN STATE

    Bears open year 2-0
    FACING OFF It didn't take long for a high-expectations 2008-09 Hershey Bears club to make a mark. By beating the Norfolk Admirals 5-3 Friday night at Scope in Norfolk, Va., Hershey opened a season with two road victories for just the second time in its 71-year AHL history. The 2006-07 Bears, the other Hershey team to do it, began with four straight road wins en route to winning the league regular-season points championship and reaching the Calder Cup finals. TURNING POINT Trailing 2-1, Hershey got consecutive goals from Graham Mink (14:31), Andrew Gordon (power play at 16:57) and Alex Giroux (19:01) during a 4:30 span in the second period to take a 4-2 lead. Norfolk drew within 4-3 on Paul Szczechura's score at 9:43 of the third, but Chris Bourque sealed it with an empty-netter at 18:44. Oskar Osala scored his first Hershey goal to produce a 1-0 lead at 9:52 of the first. BLUE LINES Bears goalie Daren Machesney (19 saves) improved to 2-0-0. ... Wyatt Smith (power play at 2:32) and Brandon Bochenski (8:32) scored the second-period goals that gave Norfolk a 2-1 lead. ... Goalie Simeon Varlamov is scheduled to make his Hershey debut tonight at Norfolk. ... Former Bear Daren Rumble made his regular-season debut as Norfolk's head coach. ... Darren Reid missed his second straight game due to injury. ... Hershey scratched Patrick McNeill, Steve Pinizzotto, Maxime Lacroix, Greg Amadio and Grant McNeill. ... Andrew Joudrey and Francois Bouchard made their 2008-09 Hershey debuts. Erstwhile centerman Joudrey played left wing. ... Giroux exited in the third due to injury, but returned to the game. ... Mink has four goals in two games. ... Norfolk goalie Karri Ramo (33 saves) took the loss. ... Rookie defenseman Karl Alzner assisted on Giroux's goal, giving him assists in his first two Hershey games.

    Saturday, October 11, 2008

    Arts Hotel developers move ahead with project
    Developers are moving forward with plans for the proposed Harrisburg Arts Hotel at 312-314 Chestnut St., despite the chaos surrounding credit markets.

    Friday, October 10, 2008

    Stock listing in danger
    Since 1970, Rite Aid Corp. stock has been trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

    Under investigation?
    Rite Aid Corp. said it has been contacted by the U.S. Department of Justice over possible civil violations of the record-keeping and reporting requirements of the Controlled Substances Act.

    Friday, October 10, 2008

    Networking benefits at-risk teens
    America's future is at risk. War, terrorism and the high price of oil notwithstanding, there's another threat to consider.

    Thursday, October 09, 2008

    Don't dismiss Palin over beauty pageant role
    We've all seen the barely veiled derision in one form or another. That teensy little sneer on the face or in the voice of the announcer as he or she makes reference to Sarah Palin as a "former beauty queen."

    Wednesday, October 08, 2008

    Lies about war prompted switch
    I remember little from my first visit to Gettysburg. It was around 1951, and at 7 the ride out and back would have made for a long day. But Gettysburg was important to my father, so we went. What I do remember was standing below the statue of a mounted soldier looking out over a broad field. I now know the statue was that of Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, my great-grandfather's corps commander, and the field was where the dreams of the Confederacy died.

    Friday, October 10, 2008

    TV broadcast will attempt to lift spirits
    Travel Channel viewers might have a haunting experience watching an interactive ghost hunt in Gettysburg tonight.

    MOVIES IN BRIEF
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    ON TRACK
    "THE EXPRESS" with Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid. Rated PG (for thematic content, violence and language involving racism and brief sensuality). Running time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

    Friday, October 10, 2008

    St. Luke's Episcopal Church
    HISTORY: Started in 1857, St. Luke's was instrumental in founding Good Samaritan Hospital and the public library in Lebanon and Talbot Hall school and orphanage and a retirement home in Jonestown. AFFILIATION: Episcopal ADDRESS: 22 S. Sixth St., Lebanon, PA 17042 TELEPHONE: 272-8251 E-MAIL ADDRESS: stlukes@lmf.net WEB SITE: www.stlukeslebanon.com STAFF: The Rev. Terrence Wible MEMBERSHIP: About 300 members, and attendance of 125 SERVICES: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 12:15 p.m. Wednesday

    CHEAP EATS
    Times are tough. Everyone is worrying about their financial status.

    GO SHOP, TOO!
    Holiday and winter events that are open to the public will be listed in "Go Shop, Too!" a special section that will be published on Sunday, Dec. 7 in The Patriot-News.

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