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The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Bayer notches win in Roundup litigation
Bayer, the German conglomerate, won a legal victory last week in the long-running litigation over whether its popular Roundup pesticide has caused cancer. The case started in 2019, when a husband and wife in Pennsylvania sued Monsanto, which Bayer purchased in 2018, and alleged the company had violated state law by not including a cancer warning label on Roundup. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates pesticides, did not make the company add such a warning.
Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams, AG Henry Advises
As hurricane season impacts Pennsylvania, Attorney General Michelle Henry warns residents about potential home repair and improvement scams. In a recent statement, AG Henry emphasized the importance of vigilance during this vulnerable time for homeowners. “Disastrous weather may bring out scammers trying to profit from consumer panic,” Henry noted, urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious and to utilize the resources offered by her office.
Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Although the 2024 Paris Olympics are complete, athletes from the United States are not done competing in the City of Light. More than 150 athletes will present Team USA at the Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, and plenty of talent from Pennsylvania will be chasing a gold medal. Below is a list of those Pa. athletes, each listed with hometown and event they will compete in.
Ospreys, bald eagles soar in latest Pa. Breeding Bird Atlas survey
Is that a bald eagle or an osprey catching a fish? In Pittsburgh, it could be either. Armed with superior eyesight and sharp talons, both large raptors almost magically detect and pluck fish from local waterways regularly. Those fishing spectacles were rare not too long ago in the city: The...
Pennsylvania liquor license auction underway
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania is holding its 13th liquor license auction since 2016 and all bids are due in October. The auction will use a sealed bid process and all bids for the restaurant license auction will be due by noon Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said bids will be opened […]
Blair County library to host clothing drive for students & parents
ROARING SPRING, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Roaring Spring Community Library is looking to help students with clothing for the back-to-school season. The library is hosting a clothing drive and asking for donations of clean slightly used or new clothes for their school giveaway. “We need clothes. Whether it be jeans, pants, shirts from infant up […]
'I'm going to kill you:' Confluence man attacked neighbor, bit his ear, PSP says
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police in Somerset County say a Confluence man has been jailed following an alleged dispute between he and his neighbor in which he reportedly bit off part of the man's ear. Troopers say 19-year-old Harry Rugg II is accused of attacking his neighbor...
Fulton County Medical Center Recognized for Supporting Organ Donation
Fulton County Medical Center is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. The Fulton County Medical Center was honored with a Platinum designation through The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2024 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge. FCMC was also awarded with Gold Recognition through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) DoNation Campaign which unites America’s workforce for organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Applied Research Laboratory receives national recognition for internship program
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Student Opportunities in Applied Research (SOAR) program at Penn State Applied Research Laboratory was recently selected as one of the nation’s top 100 internship programs by Yello and Wayup as part of National Intern Day. The SOAR program, which was selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants nationwide, was founded in 1997 and provides highly qualified students the opportunity to experience hands-on applied research. Selection for the top internship program was based on criteria including program orientation and structure; career development for interns; company culture and engagement; full-time employment prospects; diversity and inclusion; and unique aspects of the program.
The Meadows to open first Centre County location
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A popular frozen custard shop is coming to the Centre County area! The Meadows is opening its first location in Happy Valley, according to a new Facebook page. The Meadows told WTAJ they anticipate an opening date in late October to early November, however, they stated they are in the early […]
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