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Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Two major health care systems have teamed up to provide easy access to personal care and life-saving products. The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it’s one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine, pregnancy tests, male and female […]
Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano target of threats, part of trend in violent rhetoric against elected officials
A Franklin County man faces up to 30 years in prison for making online threats against a state senator, his county commissioner and a member of the National Guard. Court documents say Richard J. Little II posted threatening messages on his Facebook page in which he described graphic acts of violence, repeatedly referencing an eviction notice he had received on June 10.
Philipsburg VFW Kicks Off ‘Honor Our Veterans’ Mural Project
A new mural project in Philipsburg is in the works. The Philipsburg Louis Jenkins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3450 and officials from the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau are hosting a check presentation to kick off the Post 3450 mural project — the “Honor Our Veterans” mural. The public is invited to attend the kick-off at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, in the VFW banquet hall, located in downtown Philipsburg at One W. Spruce St., at the intersection of Front and Spruce streets. Philipsburg native and former state representative Lynn Herman will be conducting the check presentation. “Our communities throughout the...
Mom reunites with Pa. Turnpike worker who helped deliver baby on highway
A Pennsylvania Turnpike maintenance worker who assisted a mother during a roadside delivery last month finally got to meet the family he helped.Andrenna Reid, from King of Prussia, came face-to-face with the man who came to her rescue.She began having contractions and tried to drop off her 1-year-old son at a family member's house before heading to the hospital.But baby Santana had other plans, and Andrenna was about to deliver the baby with no roadside assistance.That is until Robert Stenger pulled over and experienced a moment he describes as unforgettable."When I finally looked down and I saw a baby, like,...
PennDOT: Next meeting for State College connector project set
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – PennDOT is taking the next step in the State College Area Connector project by hosting a public meeting in August. The meeting will be on Aug. 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Mt. Nittany Middle School. The State College Area Connector project aims to connect the Mt. Nittany Expressway to […]
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Tyrone Borough upgrades Reservoir Park roller hockey rink
BLAIR COUNTY (WTAJ) – The Tyrone Borough has made many upgrades to Reservoir Park over the years such as new restrooms, a restored bridge, and most recently, a new surface to the roller hockey rink. The new updates makes it a dual sports facility for both hockey and pickleball. The new surface features regulation lines […]
Spring Township detective named Centre 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Centre County District Attorney’s Office honored local law enforcement with its 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, presented to Detective Luke Nelson of the Spring Township Police Department. The award ceremony took place earlier Thursday at the Centre County Courthouse.
PNG failed to shut off gas lines before 2021 Tyrone house explosion, officials said
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A complaint filed Thursday by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) said that their investigation into the 2021 Tyrone house explosion shows that People’s Natural Gas (PNG) failed in their response. The PUC said the natural gas leak and sequential explosion on July 26, 2021, was caused by a third-party contractor replacing […]
Perry Wellington 4.5 – Market Watch
New listings everywhere! The Perry Wellington Real Estate offices have got plenty of new locations for you to check out. Renovated Altoona home with off-street parking and fenced yard on a large lot. Downstairs features an open floor plan with LED recessed lighting and an electric fireplace. Upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms and an updated bathroom. A finished attic could serve as a third bedroom or office. Includes newer mechanicals. View our 3D virtual tour and schedule a showing today.
Listen Live: PA State Little League Tournament Greencastle vs. Tri-Town 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26
The winner advances and will make the final four in the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament. The loser will be eliminated. Coventry and St. Mary’s have been eliminated. Two more teams will be eliminated from tournament play on Friday. West Point will play Northern Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. Friday in the other elimination game.
Police arrest Tyrone man accused of shooting out of home, causing outage
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A Blair County man faces multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun several times inside his home. Police say officers were called to 33-year-old Ismael Lucena's residence in Tyrone early Thursday morning in response to a report of an anxiety attack. Upon arrival, officers...
Laurel Junior League baseball opens Eastern Regionals with pair of wins
The Laurel Junior League all-star baseball team, representing Delaware and District III, opened Eastern Regional play with a 10-0 win over Dorchester (Md.) last Saturday in Dubois, Pa. Laurel’s Cameron Deiter earned the win on the mound, allowing two hits and one walk and striking out three in four shutout...
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