HOWARD -Howard N. Grove, 54, of Howard, pleaded guilty Monday in Centre County court to two counts of rape and indecent assault stemming from events in 2008 through 2010.
Grove was charged with raping a 14-year-old child and fondling two other children.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 30.
Under a plea agreement, Grove is expected to receive 20 to 40 years in state prison and will register as a Megan's Law sexual offender for the rest of his life.


