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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.
Pennsylvania plays take center stage in Bellefonte this weekend
A State-College area volunteer theater company is highlighting local creators with a short play showcase, all written by Pennsylvanians. Andi Stout, one of the writers, said she’s looking forward to seeing everyone’s script come to life. “They're all so different and dynamic, and it really showcases the talent...
Final One Day Camp and Big-Time BBQ Recruiting Scoop
West Virginia University held their final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday, with dozens of recruits following up with an evening visit for a tailgating event with the coaching staff and their families. EerSports was in attendance and we got some recruiting scoop to share. Check it out below.
WVU WR Hudson Clement Switches Number Ahead of 2024 Season
WVU fans won’t be able to watch Hudson Clement sprint up the field in his No. 84 jersey anymore. West Virginia’s official roster shows Clement with a new number. The Martinsburg, W.Va. native is trading in his 84 jersey for No. 3. Members of Mountaineer Nation will now need to keep a close eye on No. 3 when watching the offense take the field at Milan Puskar Stadium in the fall.
Jefferson Health earns Stroke GoldPlus award for care
Jefferson Health, a top health system with hospitals in South Jersey and Pennsylvania, has received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Jefferson Cherry Hill...
6 anglers found guilty of netting 74 steelhead, public easement approved for Crooked Creek
Three anglers have lost their fishing privileges for five years and three others may lose theirs as well for an October incident involving 74 steelhead and more than $5,500 in fines in Erie County. The revocations were discussed Monday during the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee meeting. It was held just before the agency's full board meeting where the revocations were approved, pending final appeals. ...
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 […]
Penn State Sustainability encourages students to do their part
Penn State’s Chief Sustainability Officer Lara Fowler believes in the power of asking questions. As the director of Penn State Sustainability, Fowler said the best part of her job is working to answer student questions, like when a student asked why the IM Fields lights are always on. “A...
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
Three PA natives set to make 2024 Olympic debut in rowing on Saturday
PARIS, IDF — With rowing competitions set to begin this Saturday morning at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, three members of the team are Pennsylvania natives. The list includes Justin Best, Michael Grady and Nick Mead. Best is an American rower from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He competed in the...
'It's just going to keep going up': Spikes in voter registration being seen locally, across the country
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It may only be July, but the folks at the Lehigh County Elections office are busy. "Three months in advance of the November election we are at 28,000 requests," said Chief Clerk Tim Benyo. "It's just going to keep going up." Benyo says he anticipates around 100,000...
Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
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