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The fight over giving out needles to drug users in Pa., explained in 9 numbers
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The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Severe storms lead to damage, flooding and travel delays throughout Philly region
Severe thunderstorms passed through parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday afternoon into the evening. The storms ranged from strong to severe and hit our region between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. The storms started drying up in the city as we headed into the evening and overnight hours.
Sudden death of woman who spent $1.5M stolen from the elderly leaves victims feeling robbed once again
An overseer appointed by judges to manage the finances of more than 100 elderly or incapacitated Pennsylvania residents instead regularly drained their life savings and retirement nest eggs, spending more than $1.5 million on luxury cars, vacations, and parties. And while Gloria Byars, owner of Lansdowne-based Global Guardian Services, was...
Online real money casinos like Unibet: Ins, outs and offers
PennLive only associates itself with the best online casinos in the industry. While Unibet might have been once a fantastic gambling platform, let’s take a look at three alternatives that can give it a run for its money and help fill the void. Each of these casinos has its unique features and benefits, which we will explore below.
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Pennsylvania, Tyler Neeld avoid elimination with shutout of New England
Pennsylvania bounced back from its opening round loss to score a 5-0 Little League World Series win over New England Saturday in South Williamsport. Tyler Neeld helped lead the kids from Council Rock Newtown to the win with a strong outing on the mound. He worked 5 1/3 innings , striking out eight, while allowing just two hits in the shutout in.
Celebrating Ag Literacy with Pennsylvania Authors
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. — The Pasto Agricultural Museum sits at the intersection of history and science. In that vein, director Rita Graef said, it made perfect sense to implement the first “Ag Lit Day” during the last day of Ag Progress Days. “The earliest conversations we had...
Ebensburg farm celebrates centennial recognition by state dept.
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Sunday, a farm in Ebensburg spent the day celebrating its history. Hogue Farm, located at 3624 Munster Road was recognized by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Farmland Preservation as a Century Farm. It stems from their Century and Bicentennial Farm Program. According to the department’s website, Pennsylvania leads the nation in the […]
Sportsbeat Preview: Tyrone Golden Eagles
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) –You can always expect a well coached and disciplined Tyrone team under head coach John Franco, but the Golden Eagles will be younger than they’ve been in years past with only a handful of starters returning on each side of the ball. One of the key starters that is returning is three […]
Two charged with attempted homicide after Altoona shooting
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two men have been charged with attempted homicide after a late-night shooting in Altoona. Benjamin Merritts, 27, and James Cain Jr., 38, were both arrested after Altoona Police responded to a call for a man with a gunshot wound on North 4th Avenue at 10:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. According to […]
Fayette County Homeowner Shoots Intruder During Burglary, Suspect in Stable Condition
A home invasion in Fayette County turned violent Saturday night when the homeowner shot the intruder, who was later identified as David Luczak, 62, of Cleveland. The incident took place in Henry Clay Township, where Pennsylvania State Police were called to the scene around 11 p.m., as reported by WTAE.
Pennsylvania man convicted in 1996 murder-for-hire has died, officials announced
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man who was convicted of first-degree murder was found unresponsive in his SCI Huntingdon cell Friday. Trazis Durham, 44, was pronounced dead after he was rushed from SCI Huntingdon to Penn Highlands Friday, Aug. 16 at 1:37 p.m., superintendent John Rivello announced. Rivello added that Durham has been […]
Steelers starting center to miss significant time with torn rotator cuff
Earlier in the week we first got the news that Pittsburgh Steelers starting center Nate Herbig was set to miss time with what was deemed a significant shoulder injury. Now, according to Steelers beat writer Gerry Dulac, we now have more information about the specifics of the injury. Dulac is...
Roster packed with seniors brings confidence to Carlynton
The Carlynton Cougars have a pack of seniors that are more than ready for the Friday Night Lights. The Cougars’ roster showcases 17 seniors. Senior Mark Jameson, who played at Bishop Canevin for the past three years, returned to Carlynton for his last year of high school football. He knows the importance of a massive senior class in Class 2A football.
Education Leaders Gather at Franklin County Summit to Discuss Workforce Development
Recently, members of the Patriot team participated in the Franklin County Education Summit hosted by the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance at Wilson College in Chambersburg. The summit brought together education professionals from the Chambersburg Area School District, Greencastle-Antrim School District, and Shalom Christian Academy. The focus of the discussions was...
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