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An expected 67 Pa. delegates join the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. As many as 67 elected Keystone State residents are in Milwaukee representing Pennsylvania as the Republican National Convention gets underway. Among them is state delegation chair Jim Worthington of Bucks County.
Bellefonte Student Takes First Place in Musical Theater Competition
BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area Middle School student Addison Wynkoop took first place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing 2024 National Student Auditions competition’s youth musical theater category. The semifinal and final auditions for the competition were held from Thursday, June 27, through Saturday, June 29, in Knoxville, Tennessee, in conjunction with the NATS 58th national conference, according to the NATS website. Wynkoop, a vocal student of Kelly Scott Studios in Bellefonte, was selected as a semifinalist from over 1,000 other youth performers in the preliminary rounds of the competition, beating out a wide pool of talented singers from 14 American...
Northern Cambria residents debate sewer line changes at borough meeting
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Dozens of voices were heard Monday night at a Cambria County borough meeting. Northern Cambria Borough held a public comment meeting to discuss changes with the area’s sewer lines. Officials say they’re planning to potentially replace and test the lines throughout the entire...
Police: Infant left in hot car, Altoona woman faces charges
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — After allegedly leaving a 4-month-old in a vehicle while grocery shopping, a Blair County woman is facing felony charges. Jade Diggs, 40, was charged after police were called to a residence on the 5000th block of Oak Avenue in Altoona. Police were informed that there was a 4-month-old infant that […]
Jefferson County Fair Rolls On Today With Truck & Tractor Pulls, Much More
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Fair rolls on today, July 16, and runs until Saturday, July 20, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. Carnival rides and games will be opening at 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday and at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission to the...
Gov. Shapiro hosts ceremonial bill signing for bipartisan budget in Bethlehem
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he has been laser-focused on creating jobs, growing the economy and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has real opportunity. “And this bipartisan budget gives us new tools to compete economically and win,” said Gov. Shapiro. “Pennsylvania has...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support
(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of care. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the...
$1M winning scratch-off ticket sold in Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million has been sold. The lottery announced on Tuesday the winning ticket was part of its Instant $1 million Jackpot Scratch-Off. It was sold at a Kwik Fill in Zelienople, Butler County, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Scratch-off prizes […]
Sports Physical Can Keep Your Student Athlete Healthy All Season Long
DUBOIS, Pa. — From school sports to travel leagues, the sports season is yearlong for many students today. But whether your child participates for just one season or every season, a sports physical is key to keeping them healthy and injury-free. Why are sports physicals important?. “A recent study...
93rd annual Ferndale Fireman's Jubilee now underway
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Monday marked the first day of the 93rd annual Ferndale Firemen's Jubilee in Cambria County. The event, which is hosted by the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Association, runs through Saturday at the Jubilee Grounds, located on Ferndale Avenue. This annual fire department fundraiser features rides for...
Indiana Basketball Returner Focus: Junior Forward Malik Reneau
The Indiana basketball program is going to look a whole lot different with many new faces coming in this season however, they will bring back a very strong returning core from a season ago. While there are many new faces to the program, the Hoosiers will return six players with...
Dozens of Maine, New Hampshire, & New York Residents Have Fallen Prey to the Shocking Tactics of the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’
For years, we have been hearing about despicable drug dealers who were cutting their drugs with deadly fentanyl, but this is the first time that we have heard about the drug being used to rob people. According to an article on the Fall River Reporter website, the United States Attorney’s...
Crews working to fix Altoona road after waterline break causes sinkhole
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ)– Crews are working to repair 12th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in the Juniata Section of Altoona after a waterline break led to a sinkhole in the road. Interim City Director of Operations Kevin Bechtel said the ten-inch steel waterline broke Sunday morning around 11. Bechtel said the break was most […]
Local Man Accused of Fleeing Police Before Crashing Vehicle in Timblin Borough
TIMBLIN BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — A local man is accused of fleeing police before crashing the vehicle in Timblin Borough. According to court documents, Punxsutawney-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Joshua Wayne Shaffer, of Timblin, in District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock’s office on June 10. According to...
Swing state voters have low confidence in Biden’s chances while Democratic Senate candidates fare better: Poll
A YouGov poll of seven swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shows President Joe Biden trailing behind former President Donald Trump by as much as 7%. The poll was conducted between July 4 and July 12 by the University of Stanford, Arizona State University, and Yale University, which was […]
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