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New Pennsylvania Commemorative License Plates with Liberty Bell Coming Next Year
Displaying a new Pennsylvania license plate with his slogan, GSD, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that the new decorative plates featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the country will be available next year. A decorative new Pennsylvania license plate featuring the Liberty Bell to commemorate the 250th...
Hopewell 11-Year Olds Continue to Dominate, Beat North Hills 15-3
If a team is going to beat the Hopewell 11-year-old All-Star team this weekend at the North Hills All-Star Tournament, they’re going to have to be really good. Today in the opening two games, the Hopewell Vikings won two games by the combined score of 29-5. Thus far in...
Central Pa. farmers ‘keeping faith’ during heatwave
(WTAJ) — With recent heatwaves throughout Central Pennsylvania, farmers are taking a hit this growing season. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Fulton, Franklin, and parts of Adams, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, York, Dauphin, and Huntingdon counties are experiencing moderate or severe drought and other counties in the area are experiencing abnormal dryness. “You […]
ARCHIVE: Workers bid farewell to Pittsburgh's Clark candy factory after decades of service
PITTSBURGH — Thirty-eight years ago, 120 workers walked out of the old Clark candy factory on Pittsburgh's North Side for the last time. Many left with a bag full of candy and a heart full of sweet memories. Others left empty-handed, just as sorry to go but without the guarantee of a job.
Penn State All 105: LB Kaveion Keys Bigger, Looking to be Better in Year II
Penn State is known as”Linebacker U,” and Kaveion Keys is looking to become part of that lineage. In the 2023 recruiting class, Tony Rojas and Ta’Mere Robinson each committed in July. Keys had been committed to North Carolina but de-committed a little more than a month before...
After Lex Cyrus spurned Penn State, James Franklin should turn to these 3 recruiting targets
The 2024 college football season is fast approaching but with over 40 days until the kickoff of Week 0 and even longer before the Nittany Lions head to Morgantown for Week 1, the focus of the Penn State fanbase is still construction of the 2025 recruiting class. On Thursday, four-star receiver and Harrisburg native Lex Cyrus chose South Carolina over Happy Valley, so James Franklin and his coaching staff now need to redirect their attention toward other potential recruiting targets.
Penn State wrestling commits dominate U20 Pan American Championships
The future of Penn State wrestling was on full display in Lima, Peru, this weekend at the U20 Pan American Championships. Class of 2024 signees Luke Lilledahl, Connor Mirasola, and Zack Ryder, along with 2025 commit PJ Duke, each found the top of the podium as the United States Men’s Freestyle Team swept all 10 Gold Medals at the event.
Penn State comes up short after surprising Taz Williams Jr. commitment
After it looked like Penn State was making a strong push to land a key wide receiver out of Texas in the Class of 2025, the Nittany Lions were left shaking their heads after Taz Williams Jr. announced his commitment. Williams announced his commitment in a press conference at his high school in Texas, and Penn State was hoping to hear some good news. Instead, Williams announced his commitment to the Baylor Bears, who made an even stronger late push for his commitment. And just like that, Penn State missed out on a key receiver recruiting target to another program for...
Photos: Former NFL star and Harrisburg native Robert Tate holds football camp
Former NFL star and Harrisburg High School football player Robert Tate held a football camp for kids ages 7-13 at William Penn High School on Saturday morning. Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and the Arizona Cardinals and has held football camps for years.
Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Murder in Fentanyl-Cocaine Overdose Case
HARRISBURG, PA — An Armstrong County man has been convicted of third-degree murder and other serious charges for providing a fentanyl-cocaine mixture that resulted in a fatal overdose. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction on Thursday. Nathan R. Wolfe, 41, of Kittanning, was found guilty of third-degree murder,...
Central Pa. farmers ‘keeping faith’ during heatwave
(WTAJ) — With recent heatwaves throughout Central Pennsylvania, farmers are taking a hit this growing season. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Somerset, Bedford and the southern regions of Blair and Huntingdon Counties are experiencing moderate or severe drought and other counties in the area are experiencing abnormal dryness. “You can’t really do […]
'We are appalled and sickened': Central Mass. legislators respond to Trump shooting
Central Massachusetts lawmakers are joining others across the state and nation in expressing shock and concern over the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump Saturday in Pennsylvania. “Shocking, senseless, appalling — so many emotions come to mind,” state Sen. Ryan Fattman, R-Sutton, told the Telegram & Gazette Sunday. ...
Eastern Ohio, Northwestern Pennsylvania: Large Hail, Localized Flooding Expected Today
Eastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania – The region is preparing for severe weather later today, with large hail and localized flooding expected. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, storms will develop in the afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging wind, large hail, and localized flash flooding. The threat is highest between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m., primarily affecting areas north and west of Pittsburgh.
Community Baby Shower event draws hundreds of expecting parents; here's why
NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A Community Baby Shower brought together hundreds of new and expecting parents to North Philly. State Senator Sharif Street, representing Pennsylvania’s 3rd District, hosted the health and wellness event on Saturday, at the Aramark Star Complex, at Temple University. There were over 60 vendors providing parents...
Pa Game Commission announces changes for mentored hunting, land purchases
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met on Friday, July 12, and are highlighting several changes that residents may be affected by. Some of the most notable things are a new change to how adults can accompany additional hunters, the growth of the state game land system, a proposal to decrease the […]
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