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11 LHU Softball players named NFCA All-American Scholar-Athletes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A total of 11 Lock Haven softball players have been named to the 2023-24 Easton / National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II All-American Scholar-Athlete team. To qualify for the award, a student-athlete must have achieved a 3.5, or higher, grade-point-average during the 2023-24 academic year.
Tyrone man accused of firing gun at home, claimed someone was trying to kill him
UPDATE — Tyrone police arrested 33-year-old Ismael Lucena after allegedly firing five shots from a gun while in his bedroom Thursday. Police said they were called to an apartment on W. 13th Street at around 9:46 a.m. Upon arriving, the responding officer said they heard five loud bangs that sounded like gunshots, according to the […]
Coroner: Three-year-old drowns in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A young child drowned in Cambria County Wednesday night. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said three-year-old Ryan Miller died on July 24 after a drowning accident. Cambria County Emergency crews were called around 7:14 p.m. along Link Road in East Carroll Township. Miller had wandered off, according to Lees, and […]
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Take in a Pride parade, try salsa dancing and check out classic cars: Things to do in central Pa. this weekend
Across central Pa., there are numerous fun activities, events, and other exciting things happening this weekend, including taking a salsa class, carnival rides, and a free concert from David Archuleta. Below is a short list of events happening this weekend worth braving the heat to attend:. If you purchase a...
Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in a medically induced coma after the shooting, according to the Marine Corps League of Pennsylvania. Dutch is a former Marine who serves as commandant of his Marine Corps League detachment, the organization said.
White Out vs Washington to kickoff at 3:30 or 7:30 pm
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WTAJ) — A week ago Penn State made the long awaited announcement that the White Out will be on November 9 against Washington. The announcement comes much later than in the previous years due to complications with the television networks. The network for this years White Out is unknown right now, however […]
State trooper convicted in fatal car crash looking for new trial
The attorney representing the Pennsylvania State Trooper who was found guilty of causing the crash that killed a Troy teacher is asking the judge to vacate the verdict and order a new trial. Trooper Michael Brown was convicted of homicide by vehicle after the jury found he was responsible for...
Spring Township Detective Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
A Spring Township detective credited for his work on high-profile investigations and his compassionate approach to community policing was honored on Thursday as the Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Detective Lucas Nelson received the honor from District Attorney Bernie Cantorna during a ceremony at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. "The reason people speak to Luke is because he is trustworthy; he is compassionate; he is empathetic... And in the big cases that's really important because we find out what the truth is, and then we we do what we need to do with that truth," Cantorna said. "And...
Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Bellefonte Area Drug Overdose Deaths
A Westmoreland County man has pleaded guilty to providing drugs that caused the overdose deaths of two women in Spring Township more than two years ago. Timothy J. King, 38, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday for two felony counts of drug delivery resulting in death, Centre County Assistant District Attorney Julia Lockman said. According to the plea agreement, King faces a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 3 by Judge Julia Rater. Additional felony charges of criminal use of a communication facility and possession with intent to deliver, as well as...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Morning Fog and Potential Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Morning commuters in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania should prepare for areas of fog and the possibility of reduced visibility today. A cold front is expected to move through the region, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. According to the US...
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Water Privatization Is on the Rise in Pa. Here’s What You Need to Know
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. A Pennsylvania commission oversees more than 150 water utilities statewide, most of which are privately owned, and the number of systems acquired by for-profit companies has risen in recent years. While there are benefits to water privatization, like more financial resources and staffing, there are also downsides. For example, municipal officials lose their power to regulate, and that can limit local authority when communities have issues...
Community members raise concerns at Penn Highlands Board of Directors meeting
ELK COUNTY (WTAJ) – The annual board of directors meeting for Penn Highlands Elk was met with concerns by the public. The meeting, which was held on July 24, was open to the public. One of the communities main corners was the decision to stop offering maternity services in the St. Marys location. “On February […]
Yun, Richter Compete at Pennsylvania Women's Amateur Golf Championship
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell women's golf standouts Paige Richter and Nicole Yun both competed at the 88th Pennsylvania Golf Association Women's Amateur Championship this week, and both finished in the top half of a talented field at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli. Yun placed 18th out of 56 players, while Richter tied for 22nd.
Penn State coach James Franklin questions if radio helmets will solve sign stealing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti opened this week’s three-day preseason kickoff festivities in Indianapolis by acknowledging he’s still waiting for the NCAA to make a decision on the sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan. The Wolverines, of course, didn’t talk about it Thursday. Still, Penn...
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