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Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...
Opioid settlement funding panel created in Blair County
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Blair County is continuing to explore options for spending their share of the money from the state’s opioid trust settlement. The Commissioners have created a committee comprised of officials with the Blair County Department of Social Services and the county’s Drug and Alcohol Program who they believe are best suited to […]
New Mount Nittany Health Outpatient Center at Toftrees to Open in September
Mount Nittany Health is getting ready to open the doors to its $90 million new outpatient center at Toftrees West in Patton Township. The 125,000-square-foot facility at 164 Greenview Drive will begin providing services on Sept. 3, the State College-based health system wrote in a news release on Friday. After about two years of construction, the four-story building will bring together 11 practices under one roof. They include: Obstetrics and gynecology, which is relocating from 1850 Park Avenue. A new pediatrics practice. Fitness and rehabilitation, formerly Fit for Play, relocating from Sandy Drive. Neurology, including the Headache Clinic, relocating from Old Gatesburg Road. Orthopedics and sports medicine,...
38 arrested in massive meth bust crossing multiple counties
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Numerous residents of Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Erie counties have been indicted and arrested on charges of violating federal drug laws, money laundering, and unlawful possession of firearms on Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Attorney says that this has been an 18-month-long investigation. Multiple kilos of meth were trafficked from Atlanta up […]
Hockey event to benefit local man battling brain cancer
In one man's battle against brain cancer, his loved ones are fighting for him on the ice. The Skate for Nate benefit event is on Saturday at Galactic Ice in Altoona and runs from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with free admission. The event features an auction, a raffle, baked...
Firefighters share confusion, realizations of arriving to Flight 427 crash site
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three decades after the disaster of Flight 427, we’re still learning more about the people who jumped into action to help on that fateful day: the firefighters from Hopewell Township Volunteer Fire Department, the man who would one day become the chief for Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Fire and a US Air employee who raced to the scene from his home.
Gallery: UMI’s 2nd Annual Muscle on The Mountain Event
We return to Clearfield, PA for UMI’s 2nd annual “Muscle on the Mountain.” The event is held at UMI Motorsports Park, attracting the top muscle cars and racers from across the country. The competition featured a $15,000 purse on a challenging autocross course with some new pavement in some corners. There was even a guest announcer, Tim Strange.
Penn State falls to Clemson in scoreless season opener
The unranked Nittany Lions took on the No.1 ranked Clemson Tigers in their season opener. The blue and white lost the game in a scoreless 3-0 effort. Coming into the game, the pressure was on for Penn State after underperforming last season. Both teams came in aggressive, resulting in multiple...
Clearfield County woman pleads guilty to trafficking meth
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Houtzdale woman plead guilty in federal court to trafficking methamphetamine, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Joanna Shylock, 36, was arrested for her role in an 18-month-long investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. As part of a federal wiretap, multiple kilos of meth were trafficked from Atlanta up into […]
Sidewalk improvement project set for DuBois and Sandy Township
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Sidewalk and trail improvement projects will begin in Clearfield County on Monday, Aug. 26. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that sidewalk installation will be taking place along Route 4014 (Maple Avenue) and Route 4017 (Shaffer Road) in the City of DuBois and Sandy Township. The work is meant […]
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
How did Pennsylvania’s top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Aug. 23?
Below is a quick glance at how the state’s top-ranked high school football teams fared on the first Friday night of the season, Aug. 23. PennLive will continue to update results for Friday and Saturday games once scores become final. CLASS 6A. If you purchase a product or register...
CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer
Pennsylvania’s CONSOL Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Arch Resources Inc. to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a diversified coal producer serving global steel, industrial, and power generation customers. The new company, Core Natural Resources, will produce and export high-quality, low-cost coals with offerings ranging from metallurgical to […] The post CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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