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'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Philadelphia, Police Say
A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15.Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program.He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.He is approx…
Residents in 5 Centre County Townships Can Select Cart Size for New Trash Hauler
Residents with curbside trash collection in five Centre County townships can now select what size refuse cart they want for when a new hauling contract goes into effect next year. Beginning April 1, 2025 Altoona-based Burgmeier's Hauling will replace Waste Management as the hauler for approximately 16,200 properties in Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton townships. Under the new five-year contract approved by the Centre Region Council of Governments in March, automated collection using hauler-owned carts will replace bag limits for customers, with three cart sizes available: 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon. Residents will receive a postcard in the mail this month with information...
Meet this year’s 814 baby from UPMC Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona celebrated some special newborns Wednesday — babies born in the 814 on 8-14. Aug. 14 coincides numerically with the area code of Altoona and every year, UPMC holds a special celebration recognizing families whose baby is born on that day. This year’s featured baby is Sadie […]
Glover Tabbed to Lead Mount Aloysius Men’s Volleyball Program
CRESSON, Pa. — The Mount Aloysius Athletic Department is excited to announce the hiring of Jillian Glover, as the next Head Coach of the Mountie Men’s Volleyball program. She will replace Logan Patterson, who led the program over the past two seasons. Glover currently serves as the Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach at River Valley High School.
Latrobe lineman knows now’s the time for Wildcats to strike
Hype at Latrobe began with the players long before the community began to stir. The football team is a playoff contender again, and guys like Cody Krall saw it coming. “Every group of seniors grow up saying they can’t wait to play together in high school, and they talk about how good they’re going to be,” said Krall, a senior two-way starter. “We have always said that, and we’ve embraced it. We knew we could be that team. It’s surreal to be in that spot.”
‘This Is Weird’: Russell Wilson Accused of Taking Another Jab at Ciara’s Ex Future After Pledging to ‘Counsel’ Stepson Future
Once again, Russell Wilson publicly showing love to his stepson, Future Zahir Wilbourn, has social media users comparing the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to the boy’s […] ‘This Is Weird’: Russell Wilson Accused of Taking Another Jab at Ciara’s Ex Future After Pledging to ‘Counsel’ Stepson Future
Charges filed against former Broad Street Market manager
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The former manager of the Broad Street Market was charged Thursday with felonies for making “unauthorized transactions,” officials said. According to online court documents, Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, faces charges of theft and access device fraud. The criminal complaint says, Monroy racked up $17k in bonuses that he gave himself […]
Verona increases police pay rate in effort to attract new officers
As part of a continuing retention and recruitment effort, police officers in Verona soon will be making more money than ever before. Verona Council voted Aug. 13 to raise the pay rate by 15% for all of the department’s current and future police officers. The borough is looking to...
Tractor-trailer rollover in Somerset County near Maryland border left driver trapped
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A tractor-trailer rolled over in Somerset County near the Maryland border, leaving the driver trapped — and cabbage left to clean up. The crash happened on Route 160 (Cumberland Highway) in Southampton Township just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. According to state police, the driver, a 20-year-old male from […]
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Pa. Attorney General issues statement about United States v. Google antitrust verdict
Harrisburg, Pa. — On Aug. 5, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The court determined that Google qualifies as a monopoly and has acted to maintain that position by pushing out competitors using exclusivity contracts. On both PC browsers and smartphones, Google has made deals to secure its spot as the default search engine. The ruling concludes a court case...
Pennsylvania Capitol temporarily evacuated after power outage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A power outage and reports of a possible smoke smell led to a temporary evacuation at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Thursday.The outage happened around 11 a.m. throughout the Capitol Complex, according to the Commonwealth's Department of General Services.After emergency crews responded, the power was restored. No one was hurt.WHP-TV, a CBS affiliate station in Harrisburg, reported that some Capitol employees smelled smoke or gas in a garage below the building.Public access to the building was restored just after 12 p.m., the Department of General Services said.It wasn't a particularly busy day at the Capitol, with the Pennsylvania Legislature's online calendar only showing a hearing of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission scheduled.More information on what caused the power outage was not immediately available.
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