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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, […]
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...
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. […]
RoadRage: Christopher, Michelle Skaggs Charged Police Say
Christopher "Chris" Clinton Skaggs and Michelle (Naugle) Skaggs previously of Shippensburg but most recently of Orrstown have been charged with disorderly conduct Title 18 5503(a)(4), according to the police release. Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland...
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center is doing their part to help veterans struggling with addiction
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With National overdose awareness day this weekend, we have the Jennifer Murphy, Substance Abuse Treatment Coordinator at the James E Van Zandt VA medical center here to talk about how they are helping veterans and their families navigate the complex topic of overdose awareness. Veterans...
Tyrone Police Department searching for missing man
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Tyrone Borough Police Department is looking for the public’s help to find a missing man. Police are looking for 47-year-old Timothy Ewing. He was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 a.m. Ewing is considered an endangered individual and photos of him can be found below. Anyone with […]
Historic Nittany Lion Inn reopening after 16 months of renovations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A historic hotel in State College is preparing to open its doors once again after closing in 2020. The Nittany Lion Inn closed to the public in 2020 when it was used for temporary student housing. After being purchased in 2021, the hotel had extensive renovations completed over the last […]
Trio charged with aggravated assault after victims jumped at York County golf resort
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Three men are facing riot and aggravated assault charges from an attack and attempted stabbing at a York County golf resort. The trio – T Kwon Banks, 20, Tyjyre Stern, 22, and Shawntay Handy, 49, – all from York, are accused of attacking another group of men at the Heritage […]
Midstate hospital experiencing baby boom amid national decline in birth rates
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — National birth rates are declining but one local hospital is having a baby boom. The maternity team at Wellspan York Hospital says it had its busiest June and July on record for births. In July, it had the highest number of deliveries in a single...
Tyler Fortney of Waynesboro fires low round of 68 at MPC Colonial Division golf match
Tyler Fortney fired a round of three under par 68 at Gettysburg National Thursday to take top honors at Thursday’s Mid-Penn Colonial Division golf match. Kaydee Beckenbaugh of Shippenburg shot the low girls round, firing a 75. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Judge agrees rezoning of land next to Prospect Hill Cemetery for warehouse was improper
A judge has affirmed a decision by the Manchester Township Zoning Hearing Board that rezoning land adjacent to the historic Prospect Hill Cemetery to industrial was improper spot zoning. York County Court of Common Pleas Judge N. Christopher Menges issued the 56-page decision on Wednesday. ...
Gas prices could drop to 6-month low this holiday weekend
As drivers head out to enjoy the Labor Day weekend, gas prices nationally are expected to drop to their lowest point in six months, and 50 cents less than they were a year ago. The average price nationally for a gallon of regular is expected to be $3.27 on Labor...
Jewish family can have anti-hate yard signs after neighbor used slur, court says
A Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided Simon and Toby Galapo were exercising their...
WAS IT YOU? Scotland convenience store sold $2.68 million jackpot winner on Thursday!
30 August 2024- A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2,680,000 from the Thursday, August 29 drawing was sold in Franklin County. The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers, 6-8-16-20-30-39, to win the $2,680,000 jackpot prize, less applicable withholding. Corner Convenience & Smoke Store, 3815 Scotland Main St., Chambersburg, will earn a $10,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket.
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