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Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal narcotics violation
JOHNSTOWN — Three years after he was named among 31 people indicted for violating federal narcotics laws in a case focused on Cambria and Indiana counties, a Johnstown man has pleaded guilty to one count in a superseding indictment involving distribution of various drugs. On Wednesday, United States Attorney...
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
New Michael Pilato Mural to Be Installed in Downtown Bellefonte
A new mural by artist and Centre County native Michael Pilato will soon adorn the exterior of the Waffle Shop in downtown Bellefonte. Pilato will install the mural celebrating several aspects of the borough's history beginning Aug. 2 during the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair, according to an announcement from the Waffle Shop. It will be located near the new "Air Mail" mural installed in May on Perry Lane by artists Key Detail. It will be the latest in the series of "Inspiration" murals created by Pilato and his longtime artistic partner Yuriy Karabash, which includes "Inspiration State College" on Hiester Street...
Foxdale Village administrator wins award
STATE COLLEGE — Meg Clouser, an administrator at Foxdale Village, received the 2024 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award by the American College of Health Care Administrators, according to a release by the ACHCA. The award by the ACHCA recognizes high-performing skilled nursing facilities and their administrators. Named after Eli...
Community members raise concerns at Penn Highlands Board of Directors meeting
ELK COUNTY (WTAJ) – The annual board of directors meeting for Penn Highlands Elk was met with concerns by the public. The meeting, which was held on July 24, was open to the public. One of the communities main corners was the decision to stop offering maternity services in the St. Marys location. “On February […]
Four-star Mason Blackwood sets Penn State official, recaps Rutgers visit and updates recruitment
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2025 four-star small forward Mason Blackwood will visit Penn State starting Sept. 7, he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound wing from New Hampton School (NH) and the City Rocks Nike EYBL AAU program has already taken Rutgers in June. Most recently, Blackwood helped...
Harrisburg health vending machine offers free naloxone, personal care items, anonymously
A new device at UPMC Harrisburg brings healthcare to the community in a unique grab-and-go format. UPMC and Penn State College of Medicine officially launched a “Health to Go” vending machine, one of the first of its kind in the state, outside its emergency department. The vending machine,...
Return of drier air sets stage for enjoyable weekend
TODAY: Stray PM Shower, Warm. Hi 85. Winds NW 5 mph. TONIGHT: Clear, Cooler. Lo 65. Winds N 5 mph. FRIDAY: Drier, Warm, Mostly Sunny. Hi 85. Lo 64. A cold front moving through early today is the big story. Lower dewpoints brought by this front will make for a much more comfortable weekend, although the rain will stay away. In the meantime, enjoy Thursday’s comfort as highs hit the mid 80s. We could see a shower or two in the afternoon, although most will stay dry today. Lows drop into the mid 60s overnight.
Sporting goods and outdoor recreation store coming to Dauphin County
Central Pennsylvania’s love of the outdoors and sports is attracting another brand to the region. Academy Sports & Outdoors plans to open a store at the Paxton Towne Centre in Lower Paxton Township. Township spokesman Jack Sherzer said Academy Sports submitted a building permit application and blueprints for the...
Live updates from PennLive’s Mid-Penn football media day
PennLive’s Mid-Penn Media Day is off and running Wednesday at Cumberland Valley High School. The event, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Central Pa., Jojo’s Pizza & Pasta and Shrunk3D-Hershey, is slated to run. until 4 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Ceiling tiles in need of replacing throughout facility: York County restaurant inspections, July 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Aldi #089, 391 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, July 9. Pass. No violations. Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 690 York Rd. York Haven, July 9. Pass. Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow...
Pirates could add to offense by dealing from pitching depth
The Pirates are scouring the trade market for ways to improve their lineup, and given the lack of pure sellers with available bats, one potential avenue the team has explored is trading from another area of its major league roster to augment the offense. General manager Ben Cherington discussed such a possibility on Sunday, via Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and he mentioned just Wednesday that the team has an abundance of pitching that could appeal to other clubs (also via Hiles).
Stems 4 Schaef to Benefit Erie Elementary Student
Schaefer Mezzacapo was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy at the age of 3. Now seven years old, Schaefer has been approved for treatment at the Stem Cell Institute in Panama City, Panama. This therapy is potentially life changing. It also comes with great costs, approximately $17,000. To help off-set...
"Project Lifesaver," a nationwide program to help those with special needs or dementia, comes to Washington County
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but with the help of a special tool, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in just minutes.Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rocco Gagliardi of Troop B set the scene, holding a receiver."We got the call, someone's missing in our area," Gagliardi said. "All we're going to do is turn this on and we know we're close because we can hear the chirp dedicated."He demonstrated the technology law enforcement in Washington County can now use to locate people with cognitive disorders like...
Steelers notes: Mike Tomlin on camp practice start time, joint practice with Bills, 'Hard Knocks'
Jul. 24—Fans will learn they better not hit that snooze button in order to make it to Saint Vincent from Pittsburgh in time for most Steelers' training camp practices this year. On the eve of the first 10:30 a.m. practice — some four hours prior to when it's been over the past five decades — coach Mike Tomlin provided an explanation for the decision. "There's just some challenges in the ...
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