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PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge has ordered the public release of sealed documents from a lawsuit that could reveal details about a claim that a boy told Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky had molested him.

The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society will hold Paws in the Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Legion Park in Hollidaysburg.
The rain date is Sunday.
Events include:
-- 10:30 a.m., Blair County Sheriff's Department K-9 demonstration.

When the valedictorian of a high school class steps to the podium, people know what to expect - fond memories, advice for the future, and many thanks to parents and teacher.

An Altoona man was high with two kids in his truck when he crashed into a utility pole and fled the scene, according to Altoona police.
Zachary P. Rhykerd, 33, 1525 Bell Ave.

For members of any community, interaction with the police is often unpleasant.

HOLLIDAYSBURG - Efforts to move forward toward a retrial of murder suspect Paul Aaron Ross became bogged down Thursday in a legal representation issue that will be under review for about a mont.

PHILADELPHIA - Media groups have asked a Philadelphia judge to unseal insurance documents that could address whether Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was told in the mid-1970s that his assistant was molesting boys.

Catherine Copley's family has become accustomed to waiting these past seven months.

An Altoona man was high with two kids in his truck when he crashed into a utility pole and fled the scene, according to Altoona police.
Zachary P. Rhykerd, 33, 1525 Bell Ave.

For members of any community, interaction with the police is often unpleasant.