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5 things to know for today in Pennsylvania news

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Your look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Tuesday:

FREEH REPORT COST REVEALED TO BE $8.1 MILLION AS PENN STATE’S TAB ON JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL TOPS $41 MILLION – AND COUNTING

The university’s latest monthly financial update also includes the first of five $12 million installments on a $60 million NCAA fine related to the scandal.

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? SOURCE TELLS AP THAT THREATS AGAINST EAGLES QUARTERBACK MICHAEL VICK LED TO SCRAPPED BOOK SIGNING

Vick was set to sign copies of his autobiography “Finally Free,” at Barnes & Noble stores in Atlanta, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But someone upset with Vick’s conviction for dog-fighting has apparently threatened the star player and book store employees.

GETTYSBURG CYCLORAMA DEMOLITION UNDERWAY

The building at the Gettysburg National Military Park sits at the center of was once the Union Army’s battle lines. But the building is being removed as part of the National Park Service’s longstanding efforts to restore the park to conditions more like those in 1863, when the property was the site of a pivotal battle in the American Civil War.

U.S. REP. TIM MURPHY SAYS FINAL DECISION ON WHETHER TO CLOSE PITTSBURGH-AREA AIR FORCE BASE EXPECTED THIS WEEK

The Republican lawmaker expects the Air Force to announce its decision on the 911th Airlift Wing on Wednesday. Murphy is a leading opponent of closing the base, which includes eight C-130 refueling planes and about 2,000 personnel.

PHILLY POLICE STILL SEARCHING FOR KILLER OF FORMER PRO BOXER TONY MARTIN

Police say the 52-year-old former welterweight was shot while trying to collect rent at a property he owned in the city’s Hunting Park section on Friday.

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Easter Seals’ branches join, add services
A June 4 merger of two independent Pennsylvania Easter Seals nonprofit organizations has led to an increased service area and expanded programs, Johnstown Division Director Annette Shearman said.

June 17, 2013
Inmate’s hearing delayed
The first court appearance by a death-row inmate who police and many witnesses say slammed a Cambria County attorney in the face more than a month ago is again delayed.

June 17, 2013
Bedford trial set to open
A man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a western Bedford County man he called his best friend will attempt to convince a jury that he should not be held responsible for his death.

June 17, 2013
Richland bash sheds Thunder ties
Although no longer officially part of Thunder in the Valley, Richland Bike Bash provides another motorcycle-themed venue for music, food and fun while supporting the Richland Township Fire Department.

June 17, 2013
Pool ’n Pork festival adds new activities
Each year, the Nanty Glo Pool and Park along Lincoln Avenue tries to draw a portion of the leather-clad throngs speeding to Johns-town’s annual Thunder in the Valley event.

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Easter Seals’ branches join, add services
A June 4 merger of two independent Pennsylvania Easter Seals nonprofit organizations has led to an increased service area and expanded programs, Johnstown Division Director Annette Shearman said.

June 17, 2013
Inmate’s hearing delayed
The first court appearance by a death-row inmate who police and many witnesses say slammed a Cambria County attorney in the face more than a month ago is again delayed.

June 17, 2013
Bedford trial set to open
A man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a western Bedford County man he called his best friend will attempt to convince a jury that he should not be held responsible for his death.

June 17, 2013
Richland bash sheds Thunder ties
Although no longer officially part of Thunder in the Valley, Richland Bike Bash provides another motorcycle-themed venue for music, food and fun while supporting the Richland Township Fire Department.

June 17, 2013
Pool ’n Pork festival adds new activities
Each year, the Nanty Glo Pool and Park along Lincoln Avenue tries to draw a portion of the leather-clad throngs speeding to Johns-town’s annual Thunder in the Valley event.

June 17, 2013 1 Photo

Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker (18) throws to first for the third out after fielding a ground ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Cincinnati. Derrick Robinson, left, goes to second while shortstop Jordy Mercer, center, watches. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Four solo home runs lead Reds past Pirates
Todd Frazier wasn’t going to let left-hander Francisco Liriano get another fastball by him. He guessed right and hit one a long way.

June 17, 2013 1 Photo
Laurel Auto belts way to victory
Zach Heide’s two-run home run cleared the Screen Monster in left field at Point Stadium and kick-started Laurel Auto Group’s scoring in its 8-2 victory over Ketrow Insurance Monday night in a AAABA league game.

June 17, 2013
Bruins blank Blackhawks, take 2-1 series lead
Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins' offense to do it without another exhausting overtime.

June 17, 2013
Former Penn St. players support Paterno family lawsuit
About 325 former Penn State players and coaches have signed a statement supporting the lawsuit filed by the family of former coach Joe Paterno and other former players seeking to overturn NCAA sanctions against the football program for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

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Features

Symbolic images | Exhibit will feature banners celebrating legends, customs of China
East will come West for the first time in a new exhibition at St. Francis University in Loretto. “Stories Joyfully Embroidered: Shaanxi Folk Textiles from Northern China” will be on display from June 28 through Oct. 12 at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Loretto.

June 16, 2013
'Asian Fusion' theme for SAMA's 35th annual gala
Religion in brief | Church to observe pastor's anniversary

Lifestyles

For pastors, tattoos as symbols of faith
As the spiritual leader for two United Church of Christ congregations, the Rev. Richard Lindsay-Bignell found a way to combine his love of the ministry and his passion for art.

June 10, 2013 1 Photo
‘Kinky Boots’ struts off with most Tony Awards
'Boy or Girl?' Gender a new challenge for schools

Multimedia

US gov't collecting huge number of phone records
The government is secretly collecting the telephone records of millions of U.S. customers of Verizon under a top-secret court order, according to the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The Obama administration is defending the National Security Agency's need to collect such records, but critics are calling it a huge over-reach.

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When nature invades: Deer where they don't belong
Google flirts with what chairman Eric Schmidt once called 'the creepy line'

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