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Clearfield County woman pleads guilty to trafficking meth
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Houtzdale woman plead guilty in federal court to trafficking methamphetamine, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Joanna Shylock, 36, was arrested for her role in an 18-month-long investigation into methamphetamine trafficking. As part of a federal wiretap, multiple kilos of meth were trafficked from Atlanta up into […]
SCASD has new cell phone guidelines for middle and high school students
When State College Area School District's middle and high school students head back to school next week, they’ll need to turn their phones off or on silent, under new district guidelines aimed at keeping students focused on what’s happening in the classroom, heading off cyber-bullying during the school day and supporting academic integrity.
Energy to Power Through the Day: Breakfast & Lunch Recipes with Weis Markets
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The school year will be starting again soon, and many families may be looking for some fresh ideas for school breakfasts and lunches. Weis Markets Registered Dietitian Emily Bumgarner is with us to share some inspiration including mangos. Emily says there are many benefits of...
Clothing chain looks for new locations after closing Harrisburg Mall store
A men’s apparel chain is looking to stay in the Harrisburg area. A DXL Big + Tall official told PennLive in an e-mail on Thursday that the retailer would like to stay in the local area and is actively pursuing potential new locations. This comes after DXL closed its...
DA: Shooter in custody following Acosta shooting
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — UPDATE |. District Attorney Molly Metzgar confirmed the shooter is in custody and there is no threat to the public. She also said there is an active investigation underway. ORIGINAL |. Troopers are on scene on the 100 block of 2nd Street in Acosta,...
Bedford County bridge memorializes local veterans
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Right off Salemville Road in South Woodbury Township, one bridge over Beaver Creek needed repairs. The bridge affected local farmers like Allen Detwiler, who had trouble doing his job because of the overpass. Detwiler wasn’t alone either, many farmers had the same troubles. “We have machinery that goes across this […]
York County SPCA to offer free adoptions of dogs, cats and small animals this weekend
The York County SPCA will host a free adoption event this weekend in hopes of finding new homes for 80 animals, according to a news release. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Brougher Companion Animal Shelter at 3159...
Red Land at Cedar Cliff football live stream on PennLive: Here’s how to watch
The Mid-Penn football season kicks off on Friday night, and once again in 2024, PennLive will provide live streams of games each week this season. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. Tonight, PennLive is bringing viewers a live matchup between two rival schools as...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Taking this seriously edition
There is a housing crisis in America, as you may have heard. It’s one of the biggest sources of stress for young people, in particular. So I feel a little remorse for not taking the subject of housing in Pittsburgh 100% seriously all the time. But every once in a while I’ll arrive by accident at an observation that seems to hint at a larger truth.
Seniors at Carson Towers scared after alleged attack on resident
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Some seniors on Pittsburgh's South Side are scared after they say a man attacked a resident. The people who live at Carson Towers on East Carson Street are in fear of the man across the street from their building. A resident named Maxine and others believe he attacked their friend Mary."Now I ain't going to be able to go out late at night because I don't trust it anymore," said Maxine.Mary uses a walker to get around. Her friends said on Sunday around 9 at night, she was going to the store for a neighbor."She was going to...
McKeesport School District superintendent requests leave of absence after internal investigation
We’ve obtained the separation agreement between the McKeesport Area Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo and the district. What is not included in the agreement is the reason why, but Channel 11 found out from sources it comes after an internal investigation found the Superintendent had multiple failures when it came to the alleged sexual relationship between a school security guard and a student. “Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective August 14th, 2024 to November 14, 2024,” said School Solicitor Gary Matta at Thursday night’s board meeting. That statement prompted an outcry from the public as Wanzo signed the agreement from the district. She’s taking home over $173,000 plus benefits then will voluntarily resign after that November date. What the public wants to know is why and repeated the question to the board on Thursday.
MASD Board Accepts Superintendent’s Resignation
Public, residents express frustration during meeting. Tia Wanzo was sworn in as McKeesport Area School District’s superintendent in 2022 by Magisterial District Judge Eugene Riazzi. Wanzo has resigned effective Nov. 13, the district’s solicitor announced last night. (McKeesport Area School District photo) After a contentious meeting marked by...
Fight involving a gun erupts in church parking lot after funeral of 13-year-old cheerleader
Police arrested two male juveniles Friday amid a melee that broke out in a church parking lot after the funeral of a 13-year-old girl who was killed in a homicide. The fight occurred around 1 p.m. as hundreds of people were exiting the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 212 N Progress Ave. in Susquehanna Township. Pallbearers had just finished loading Na’Ryah Wright’s casket inside a horse-drawn carriage when people started screaming and yelling across the parking lot.
6-year-old with autism missing from his Dauphin County home
UPDATE: The boy was found safe. UPDATE: Police, drones, dogs search for autistic boy in upper Dauphin County. A 6-year-old boy is missing from his Dauphin County home, state police said. Jonathan Brian Pringle, who is autistic and semi-verbal, was last seen at 4 a.m. Friday at his home in...
Steelers insider says there's 'no debate' over who will be team's starting QB
Before the first day of training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggested that head coach Mike Tomlin had essentially already decided to make Russell Wilson his Week 1 starting quarterback over Justin Fields. According to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette, the situation hasn't changed heading into Pittsburgh's preseason finale at the Detroit Lions on Saturday afternoon. "I don't think you really have to wait for any official proclamation," Dulac explained during a Thursday appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," as shared by Jeremy Pike of Steelers Depot. "Russell Wilson was brought in for a reason, and that was to be their starting...
Water Wise: Neat streets, protected sewers, clean rivers
Streets carry more than just vehicles. Stormwater runoff can pick up dirt, chemicals, and pollutants and carry them to waterways, harming wildlife and impairing our sewers. Follow these tips to keep our streets neat:. If you park on the street, check your car for leaks. Even small oil or fluid...
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