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Natural gas subsidy plan rolled out to stabilize the grid
(The Center Square) — As experts raise more questions about the future reliability of the energy grid and warn of blackouts, legislators are giving more serious consideration to bankrolling upgrades for power plants. On Wednesday, Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, shared his proposal to create a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund, which would give low-interest grants and loans to electricity generators to build, maintain, modernize, and run their plants. Doing so,...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Pennsylvania municipalities struggle to find and retain elected officials
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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Women's Soccer Draws with Juniata in Season Opener
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – Geneva College's women's soccer team played a strong opening match against the Juniata College Eagles, leading for the vast majority of the 90 minutes, but a late goal by Juniata forced a draw, 2-2. Sophomores Abby Stover and Elliana Zwatty were the goal scorers for the GTs. With the result, both squads move to 0-0-1, with each team preparing to play tomorrow.
Late Thursday score: Juniata volleyball sweeps Midd-West
The Juniata volleyball team notched another early season win Thursday, defeating Midd-West 3-0 (25-16,25-20,25-16). The Lady Indians were paced by Isabella Armstrong who notched 15 assists, two aces and six service points. Teammate Hannah Graybill finished with seven kills, two digs, an ace, an assist and four service points. With...
Centre County event works to provide kids with dental care
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) is once again hosting its Give Kids a Smile event, aimed at giving underinsured kids vital dental care. Proper dental care is a necessary part of good hygiene, but the volunteers feel that many do not have access to it since Centre County often faces […]
Millheim works to recover from flooding, storm damage
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Millheim is working to recover from extensive flooding and damage from Thursday’s storm. According to one member of the borough council, in about an hour they saw over five inches of rain. A portion of North Street had to be closed due to the high water but has since reopened. […]
Lady Huskies ties Shippensburg in Thursday girls soccer action
Thursday night, the MIfflin County girls soccer team went head-to-head against a strong Shippensburg squad. In the end, the game finished in a 1-1 tie. After a scoreless first half, Shippensburg scored first as Macy Ritter at 45:07. With time winding down, Mifflin County tied the game at 67:10 on...
Eddie Corkery tosses six touchdowns as State College dismantles Altoona
What a night for State College quarterback Eddie Corkery in the Little Lions’ 51-0 blowout of Altoona. Corkery only needed nine completions to throw six touchdowns as he finished 9-for-14 with 227 passing yards. Wide receiver Ty Salazar was Corkery’s main beneficiary catching five passes for 143 yards and four touchdowns. Fellow wide receiver Michael Gaul finished with three receptions, 56 yards and a score.
Big Plays Costly as Hopewell Loses to New Castle, 42-19
The scouting report on New Castle turned out to be 100% accurate. Entering the game, the keys for Hopewell would be to try and slow down New Castle offensively as they possessed a whole lot of speed and big play ability. The second thing was for Hopewell to try and control the time of possession with a strong run game.
State College Borough hosting conversation around climate action
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Borough is hosting a community conversation next week around climate action and resiliency. On Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., a panel of local experts will talk about climate action and resiliency in Centre County and across the state. “And we want it to be […]
Former State College psychologist found guilty of raping child
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former State College psychologist has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault of a young girl from 2005 to 2013. The jury found Richard Lenhart, 63, guilty of rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault, endangering the welfare of children, and corruption of minors, according to […]
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