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Three detainees transported after altercation in local ICE center
UPDATE: PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Numerous EMS responded to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a privately owned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building on Monday. At 2:05 p.m. on Aug. 19, staff had to separate a group of detainees who had gotten into an altercation. According to an ICE spokesperson, out of an abundance of […]
Path Valley Speedway Race Results – August 17, 2024
Path Valley Speedway hosted the Ron & June O’Donnell Memorial race on Saturday, with thrilling outcomes across multiple categories. In the Cisney’s Auto Parts 4 Cylinder Thunder Cars division, Aaron Updegraff clinched first place, followed by Charlie Stallman and Kenny Hill. The race witnessed multiple cars not finishing, including Jeremy Ott and Brock Foster, with William Sterner being disqualified.
Accused Altoona shooter was called ‘The Joker,’ more details released by police
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona duo was arrested on attempted homicide charges after allegedly shooting a man they were trying to buy drugs from, police said in the released criminal complaint. Benjamin Merritts, 27, and James Cain Jr., 38, were arrested after running from the scene of a shooting at an apartment building on […]
Harrisburg church purchases new home
The former Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania office has been purchased. From the Heart Church Ministries of Harrisburg purchased the building at 300 Hale Ave. in Harrisburg, according to county property records. Once a church building, the 18,000-square-foot facility on Hale Avenue, will be converted back into a...
WeeUsables Consignment Event - Presale Ticket Giveaway!!!
WeeUsables is the largest, pop-up, children’s consignment sale in Central PA and our Lancaster event is held 3x a year, at Spooky Nook Sports. Over 800 local families, will be selling their kids new and gently used clothing, toys, books, baby gear and more! In addition, we’ll be supporting Gigi’s Playhouse through our Stuff-a-Bag for charity event. To date, we’ve given over $160,000 to charities helping local families.
Police looking for missing man in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Police are looking for a missing man in Franklin County and are asking for the public’s help. Joseph Piechocki, 47, was reportedly last seen on the evening of Sunday, Aug.18 in the Rouzerville Area and has been considered missing, Washington Township Police said. Police describe Piechocki to be 5’8” tall, […]
Happy birthday York County! 275th anniversary celebrations kick off milestone year
YORK, Pa. — York County kicked off its 275th anniversary celebration on Sunday with events centered around the county's long history. The County held a discussion at the Appell Center centered around York County's 275-year history and its role in events such as the American Revolution and the Civil War. The York County Honors Choirs Alumni Choir performed at the event as well.
Trump Fan At Rally Rants ‘Mr. Trump They Fired Me’ Because ‘They Are Running A DEI Operation’
A well-known Trump supporter who calls himself Red Pill Ken addressed Trump in a pre-rally interview to complain he'd been fired by "a DEI operation." The post Trump Fan At Rally Rants ‘Mr. Trump They Fired Me’ Because ‘They Are Running A DEI Operation’ first appeared on Mediaite.
'My heart breaks:' Diner owners frustrated after having to close during busiest week of the year
PITTSBURGH — The door of Pamela's Diner in Oakland remained locked Monday morning, leaving the owners and employees frustrated and hungry customers sad. This week, when students return to Pitt and other nearby universities, is typically the busiest week of the year, according to Pamela's owner Tim Blosat. But for the last two days, the diner has been closed because the building has been dealing with no power.
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Local counties to receive transportation funding boost
Harrisburg, Pa. — A large investment in crucial transportation projects will help boost multiple projects in three local counties. An investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania, according to a release from Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians. ...
RFK Jr. to defend bid to get on Pennsylvania ballot against Democrats’ challenge
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was expected to appear in court Tuesday to defend his effort to get on the ballot for president in the premier battleground state of Pennsylvania, where Democrats are angling to force him off in what is expected to be a closely contested race.
A rare whiskey lottery is now open in Pennsylvania. Here's how to enter.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's rare whiskey lottery is now open for residents of the Keystone State. State liquor license holders and residents 21 years and older can enter the "Limited-Release Lottery" of more than 1,000 bottles of rare whiskey. Entering the lottery allows participants the chance to buy one of the rare whiskey bottles. The event, which features nine products in eight lotteries, is open until Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. The lotteries include Weller Millennium Straight Bourbon priced at $7,499.99 per bottle and Eagle Rare Double Eagle Very Rare Straight Bourbon 90 Proof priced at $2,999.99...
JD Vance addresses economic issues during campaign stop in North Philly
PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania is holding steady as the big prize in the presidential campaign as candidates make repeated stops in the Commonwealth, including Republican J.D. Vance Monday in Philadelphia. Vance campaigned at DiSorb Systems, a North Philadelphia manufacturer of medical equipment. Taking the stage in the early afternoon, Vance was...
Pa. Attorney General candidate gets personal about campaign issues
Eugene DePasquale, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, struck a deeply personal note on the campaign trail on Monday as he outlined some of the top issues that define his candidacy. DePasquale, appearing at a Pennsylvania Press Club lunch in Harrisburg, shared the personal turmoil of seeing his father...
Is it too late for a cell phone ban for the new school year?
August 19 – School starts this week for a lot of local districts around the area and throughout the summer, a number of people have talked about and outright asked for a cell phone ban in schools to start the school year. A recent study showed that 75% of...
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