| Mirror Extras  Get ready to test what you are made of by taking part in Mud on the Mountain May 12, 2012 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. It's going to be the PA endurance event of the year. Register and get details at www.mudonthemountain.com | Large mushroom operation busted  February 11, 2012 TYRONE — A suspected psilocybin mushroom-growing operation discovered by Tyrone police is one of the biggest ever found by police in Pennsylvania, state narcotics agents said Friday. more »»  Local News  Sandusky states case for visitation February 11, 2012 BELLEFONTE — The emotion of the Jerry Sandusky child-abuse case spilled from the courtroom Friday to the spacious grounds outside the Centre County Courthouse with Sandusky himself defending his... more »» Plan B access scrutinized February 11, 2012 Area colleges and universities have different reasons for not making an emergency contraceptive recently in the headlines available on their respective campuses. more »»  East Coast closeout begins February 11, 2012 Customers were numerous as the going out of business closeout sale began Friday for East Coast Gun Sales on Fairway Drive. more »» Area could see 7 inches of snow February 11, 2012 Up to 7 inches of snow may fall this weekend in parts of the Mirror coverage area, the National Weather Service in State College said Friday. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.. more »» Local Sports Golden Eagles have something to play for February 11, 2012 TYRONE — Although the Tyrone boys basketball team had already secured a spot in the Mountain League Championship game, the team still had plenty to play for Friday against Central. more »» PSU PSU men lose 5th in a row February 9, 2012 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State went to its go-to player when it needed him to dash Penn State’s comeback hopes. more »» Seven PSU players invited to NFL Combine February 8, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Seven Penn State football players have been invited to participate in the NFL Combine Feb. 22-28 in Indianapolis, giving PSU one of the nation’s highest totals. more »» New PSU coach ready to go February 7, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — White placards with a set of rules were affixed to the glass doors of the players’ entrance at the Penn State football building about the time Bill O’Brien agreed to become the... more »» Brown helping PSU wrestling February 6, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Matt Brown is one of those Penn State wrestlers you hardly ever hear about because of who’s in front of them on the depth chart. more »» Bentley’s 3-pointer saves PSU February 6, 2012 MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State coach Coquese Washington had a simple message to her team: The game is long, so have some patience and keep playing. That’s exactly what happened Sunday afternoon. more »» Obituaries Kenneth Burket February 11, 2012 Kenneth Burket, 83, Altoona, died Friday. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Kenneth D. and Thelma (Swails) Burket. He married Mary Bowersox in 1949 in New Jersey. She died Jan. 25, 2004. more »» Sarah A. ‘Sally’ Hamilton February 11, 2012 Sarah A. “Sally” Hamilton, 92, formerly of Woodbury, died Friday morning, Feb. 10, 2012, at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home, Everett. Arrangements are by John C. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsbur. more »»  Jason John Schwenn February 11, 2012 Jason John Schwenn, 41, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Altoona, son of Craig and Margaret Ann (DeGennaro) Schwenn. Surviving are his parents; a son, Joseph . more »» Francis V. Huber February 11, 2012 Francis V. Huber, 90, Deerfield Beach, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday after a long illness. He was born in Patton, son of the late Vincent A. and Gertrude M. Huber. more »» Leo E. Stanek February 11, 2012 Leo E. Stanek, 81, Nicktown, died Friday. He was born in Cymbria, son of the late John and Frances Stanek. more »» Area Life On the air February 9, 2012 Age: Jeff Preval Current position: Centre County News Reporter Family: Mom, Joan, and Dad, Eddy; two sisters: Betsy and Christy Hometown: Arlington, Mass. more »» Local Business Operation Our Town reports great 2011 February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town had a great year in 2011, but the battle to rid the community of drugs continues, officials said Thursday. “We have done a great job, and we can do better. more »» Operation Our Town reports great 2011 February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town had a great year in 2011, but the battle to rid the community of drugs continues, officials said Thursday. “We have done a great job, and we can do better. more »» Operation Our Town reports great 2011 February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town had a great year in 2011, but the battle to rid the community of drugs continues, officials said Thursday. “We have done a great job, and we can do better. more »» Law Enforcement Awards handed out February 10, 2012 Operation Our Town Thursday presented its 2012 Law Enforcement Awards to three people Thursday at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club. more »» |  Advanced Ticket for $12  TODAY ONLY $12 52% savings! 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