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Saint Marys man indicted by federal grand jury for shipping firearms to Canada
ERIE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A resident of Saint Marys has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie for violating federal firearms laws. Gary Murray, 44, was named as the sole defendant in the three-count Indictment. From October 1, 2022, to April 4, 2024, Murray conspired with individuals in Canada to conceal and ship […]
Community members ask Bellefonte Borough Council for Gaza ceasefire resolution
A group of community members is asking the Bellefonte Borough Council to draft a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Around 30 people filled the meeting room on Monday. Some carried signs reading “Resolution: A Statement of Our Morality” or “Please Save the Children of Gaza.”
Mount Aloysius Nurses Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
Cresson, Pa. – The 2023-2024 graduates of Mount Aloysius College’s ASN program achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN Exam). The recent graduates are now all licensed registered nurses in several states across the US. “I’m incredibly proud of all 61...
VIDEO: Storms hit St. Marys, knocking out power for hours
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Summer storms hit part of St. Marys, causing thousands to lose power on Monday. WTAJ Videographer Nick Thompson captured photos and videos of the damage, including in the areas of Chruch Street, Theresia Street and Brusselles Street. Penn Power says just 1.27% of Elk County Residents are still without power. […]
Blair Media Blood Blitz: Jack gives donation on LIVE TV
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 36th Annual Blair Media Blood Blitz is back on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. This is one of the largest blood drives in the county, and the event runs until 6 p.m. at the Altoona Junior High Field House. Walk ins are welcome, and everyone is encouraged to donate if you can. Our very own Jack McCune was out live on location giving a donation and learning more about the process of what it takes to donate.
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
PA Ag Sec. kicks off annual 'Urban Agriculture Tour' at community gardens in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The state kicked off its 7th annual Urban Agriculture Tour in Blair County on Monday. The first stop was at the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Community Gardens in Hollidaysburg. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding got a firsthand look at what is grown there,...
Free Summer Concert Series In Morris Township on July 23
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The 2024 free Summer Concert Series, presented by the Morris Township Recreation Department, will kick off on Tuesday, June 18 The schedule is as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER July 23 - Jersey Sound (7pm ) July 30 - Ladies of the 80's (7pm ) August 6 - Reminisce (6:30pm)DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. August 13 - Jake Thistle Band (6:30pm) Bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy a concert in the great outdoors Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Altoona hospice patient surprised by old friend, San Francisco 49ers player
Above is related video footage of Kevin Givens preparing for the 2023 Super Bowl. BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A patient at Pinnacle Catholic Hospice Care received a special surprise visit over the weekend. Sammy, a patient at the hospice care center and a former Altoona football coach, was surprised with a visit from Kevin […]
VIDEO: Delegate predicts possible Trump ‘landslide’ in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A veteran delegate from Pennsylvania believes former President Donald Trump could win the state again come November – bigly. “I have believed even before the debate debacle, even before the shooting, Trump would probably win Pennsylvania and would win it handily,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican strategist, during an interview with The Center Square from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “Potentially, it’s a landslide in Pennsylvania. He’s going to do very, very well.” ...
Gov. Shapiro stands with plaintiffs challenging Pa. abortion restriction
The Shapiro Administration on Tuesday issued a new show of support for abortion rights, standing with plaintiffs in a Commonwealth Court case challenging Pennsylvania’s ban on publicly funded abortions. In a statement released after filing notice with the court in the case of Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania...
Shapiro Administration Tours Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to Announce $500,000 Investment Creating Economic Opportunities and Increasing Fresh Food Availability in Urban Neighborhoods
Urban Agriculture Grants are part of historic investments to solve real-world problems for Pennsylvania communities, families, and local economies in Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget. Braddock, PA – Today, Lt. Governor Austin A. Davis joined Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Grow Pittsburgh’s Braddock Farms to announce $500,000 in...
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Snow fell in Pa. over the weekend: ‘Christmas in July’
The news is all “heat wave this” and “heat wave that.”. Which is why it may come as a surprise, then, that one spot in Pennsylvania actually experienced record snowfall over the weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia reports how — despite the fact that it was 94 degrees...
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