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State College showcasing art from around the country
State College, Pa. — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts kicked off Wednesday, with artists from across the country showcasing their work to thousands during the weeklong festival Watercolor paintings, photography, mixed media, and more can be found downtown State College now through Sunday. Chris Lock, owner of Heartless Machine, was one of those artists selling his unique creations at the festival. Lock sells speakers made from old instruments....
Demolition crews begin to tackle smoldering ruins in York
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Flames ripped through a warehouse in York late Friday night and on Saturday, the demolition crews rolled in. The ruins of the warehouse at Albemarle and Elm Streets are still smoldering Saturday afternoon. Roads in the area remain closed as demolition crews work to bring...
In a world of moving pictures, photographs capture indelible moments in Trump assassination attempt
The photograph of a bloodied Donald Trump with his fist in the air and an American flag looming in the background is quickly emerging as the pivotal image of Saturday’s shooting, and it wouldn’t exist without a journalist who acted quickly and on a hunch. Video of the...
Local police officer reportedly encountered alleged Trump shooter seconds before shots fired
A local police officer encountered former President Trump’s alleged shooter just moments before a bullet grazed the former president’s ear at the Pennsylvania rally Saturday, The Associated Press reported. After attendees at the former president’s rally noticed a man climbing to the rooftop of a nearby building, they warned local law enforcement officials, the AP…
Update: Heat index values up to 108 degrees predicted until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 2:08 p.m. an updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees." "Heat related...
PA Sen. Bob Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has a fine line to walk. He and other Democrats fighting to hang on to hotly contested Senate seats have seemed jittery about the turmoil surrounding President Biden after his disastrous debate performance. In many cases, they're trying to minimize any damage to their own races by saying as little as possible about it in public.But with control of the Senate on the line, the drama is an unavoidable and unwelcome development for Democrats. They are defending far more Senate seats than Republicans this year, including in the presidential swing states of Pennsylvania,...
Tionesta’s Mt. Zion Lutheran Church to celebrate 175 years
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church on German Hill in Tionesta will celebrate its 175-year anniversary on Sunday, July 21, with a special service at 1 p.m., followed by a meal. Established on July 17, 1849, as a log church on land donated by Sara Ann Ford, it has undergone several changes, including a new frame building in 1864, a cornerstone laid in 1897, a Narthex addition in 1963, a social hall in 1995, and a new bell tower in 2005. The church has had a long history of pastors, with the Rev. Samuel Mabugu being the most recent, retiring in February 2022. The church, currently served by retired and lay pastors, has seen generations of families like the Blums, who have nine generations in its membership, and other prominent names such as Glassner, Weingard, and Wagner. The church cemetery reflects its deep historical roots with numerous family names etched in its history.
Jefferson County Fair Begins Today
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Fair begins today, July 14, and runs until Saturday, July 20, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. Opening ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday with the Relay for Life BINGO following. Sunday’s events also include garden tractor pulls and...
Lead from ammunition poisons bald eagles
Reports of bald eagles dying from lead ammunition poisoning continue as populations of the formerly endangered bird soar. Bald eagle exposure to the pesticide DDT caused potential extinction a half-century ago. And while the birds are no longer endangered and populations are still increasing, researchers say lead poisoning is taking a chunk of some of that growth — almost 4% to 5% annually.
Former Steelers WR Found Dead at 40
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, according to multiple media reports. Jones was found on Sunday after dying in his sleep, according to Aaron Wilson of KRPC Houston. Jones spent one season with the Steelers, his final yeah in the NFL in...
Brookville Man Accused of Stealing Wallet Left Behind on Cart at Clarion Walmart
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Brookville man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a wallet that was left behind on a shopping cart at Walmart in Clarion. Court documents indicate Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 72-year-old William C. Harris, of Brookville, in District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller’s office on July 8.
Update: Heat index values up to 106 degrees foreseen until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:30 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase...
Penn State Demolishes Barn Near Research Center
Penn State recently removed one of the old barns it owns in Ferguson Township, citing severe storm damage as the reason for its demolition. Barn 103, which is known to Centre County locals as the Melvin Peters barn, was located on Route 45 near the Ag Progress Days site. Work to remove the barn began on July 1.
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