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Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday's polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated President Joe Biden by 9 points before he bowed out of the race on July 21. ...
Kickoff central: All the 2024 high school football preseason content in one spot
High school football season has arrived in Pennsylvania. Before the games start, gorge on gridiron information from across the entire region via the links below. Allen | Allentown Central Catholic | Bethlehem Catholic | Dieruff | Easton | East Stroudsburg North | East Stroudsburg South | Emmaus | Freedom | Liberty | Nazareth | Northampton | Parkland | Pleasant Valley | Pocono Mountain East | Pocono Mountain West | Stroudsburg | Whitehall.
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed starting at the end of […]
‘Endangered’ bird successfully nests in Pennsylvania for the first time in 60 years
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The common tern is an endangered and protected species in Pennsylvania after human interference chased the birds off, but now there is some exciting news when it comes to those birds and the Commonwealth. Though they were never seen across the state the birds used to nest at Presque Isle State Park […]
New exhibit to shed more light on history of South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A dusty pile of boxes in the attic of the Cambria County Historical Society is shedding more light on the history of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club. The club, which was an exclusive resort for the nation’s wealthy elite in the late...
Work to repair Ghost Town Trail sections damaged by storm begins
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Excavation crews began work Thursday repairing a fraction of the significant damage Hurricane Debby did to the Ghost Town Trail after the early August storm. Cliff Kitner, Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority executive director, told the Tribune-Democrat that the destruction is estimated to be about 7,500 feet of trail, […]
Johnstown man arrested with over $11k worth of drugs
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man was arrested on Friday and was caught with over $11,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamine, according to Cambria County District Attorney Greg Neugebauer. On Aug. 23, officers and agents from multiple Pennsylvania departments including the FBI executed a search warrant on a residence on the 400 block […]
2024 Scholar Athlete: Westmont's Caden Miller & Bedford's AJ Koontz
Our Week 1 Scholar Athlete nominees include Westmont's Caden Miller and Bedford's AJ Koontz. They each have a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university they plan to attend. The full Scholar Athlete contest rules can be found here.
Cambria County house deemed total loss, two firefighters injured
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple firefighters were injured after they responded to a house fire Friday in Cambria County. On Aug. 23, crews were called at 12:41 p.m. to Cushon Street in Conemaugh Township for a report of a house fire. According to Cover Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bill Scherer, one firefighter was […]
SCASD has new cell phone guidelines for middle and high school students
When State College Area School District's middle and high school students head back to school next week, they’ll need to turn their phones off or on silent, under new district guidelines aimed at keeping students focused on what’s happening in the classroom, heading off cyber-bullying during the school day and supporting academic integrity.
Blair County 5k to donate proceeds to local police
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two upcoming races in Blair County will be donating the proceeds to local police. The Appalachian Running Company is hosting its annual “First Responders Memorial Race” on Saturday, Sept. 7. There will be a 5k race and 1-mile race for kids. The 5k will kick off at 8 a.m. at […]
Energy to Power Through the Day: Breakfast & Lunch Recipes with Weis Markets
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The school year will be starting again soon, and many families may be looking for some fresh ideas for school breakfasts and lunches. Weis Markets Registered Dietitian Emily Bumgarner is with us to share some inspiration including mangos. Emily says there are many benefits of...
Eagles continue to bring Penn State alums home, meaning Micah Parsons could be next
Micah Parsons has always secretly wanted to be on the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite what Cowboys fans say, the bread crumbs for an eventual Parsons to Philly move have been clearly laid out. Every time the Eagles make a big move, Parsons has something to say about it. And more often...
DA: Shooter in custody following Acosta shooting
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — UPDATE |. District Attorney Molly Metzgar confirmed the shooter is in custody and there is no threat to the public. She also said there is an active investigation underway. ORIGINAL |. Troopers are on scene on the 100 block of 2nd Street in Acosta,...
Bedford County bridge memorializes local veterans
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Right off Salemville Road in South Woodbury Township, one bridge over Beaver Creek needed repairs. The bridge affected local farmers like Allen Detwiler, who had trouble doing his job because of the overpass. Detwiler wasn’t alone either, many farmers had the same troubles. “We have machinery that goes across this […]
Curwensville Man Injured in Rollover Crash in Pike Township
PIKE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Details have emerged regarding a rollover crash in Pike Township that injured an area man. The crash occurred on Stronach Road, in Pike Township, Clearfield County, around 10:14 p.m. on July 19, according to a report released by PSP Clearfield on Thursday, August 22.
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