Sentencing for former Lion postponed

The sentencing of former Penn State wide receiver Chris Bell was postponed Tuesday until a later date, Assistant District Attorney Nathan Boob said.

Police said Bell threatened then-teammate Devon Still with a knife in the Pollock Dining Commons in April. The two were fighting over a cell phone case Still said Bell took from him, police said. Bell pulled an 8-inch cooking knife out of his sleeve, according to court documents.

Centre County Judge Bradley Lunsford rejected a plea deal Aug. 29 that would have allowed Bell to serve two years probation for a first-degree misdemeanor count of terroristic threats. Lunsford said in August he wants to investigate if Bell's use of a deadly weapon, the 8-inch knife, merits stricter punishment.

Bell's attorney, Anthony DeBoef, could not be reached for comment as of press time Tuesday.

Society sponsors cancer presentation

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is sponsoring "Milestones In Myeloma Therapy: An Overview for Patients and Caregivers." The program will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Kelly's Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 316 Boal Ave., in Boalsburg.

Edward Gorak, medical oncologist/hematologist from Geisinger Health System, will give a presentation on myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells, according to a press release from the society.

The presentation will include a review of treatments, management of side effects, emotional aspects of the disease and support. A question and answer session will also be provided, according to the press release.

The needs of patients and families will be addressed. Patients, family members, caregivers, nurses and other health professionals are invited to participate, according to the release.

The program is free. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 800-726-2873 or 412-395-2873. A complimentary dinner will be served at 6 p.m.