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Will the central Pa. drought get any worse? Forecast suggests a change on the horizon
July will be remembered in central Pa. for how hot it was. That seems certain, even with one-third of the month to go. Through Saturday, 12 days had reached or exceeded 90 degrees, and on July 14-16 the official highs in Harrisburg were 97, 99 and 100 degrees. The average...
Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
What to know about Penn State on Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis
The 2024 college football season is another day closer, and the Big Ten is approaching one of its significant offseason signposts: Its annual gathering of programs, officials and media. Big Ten Media Days kick off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Lions247 will be represented by Mark Brennan...
‘Stars of Storrs’ debut in ‘The Basketball Tournament’ ends with second round loss to Penn State alumni
The Stars of Storrs’ inaugural run in The Basketball Tournament came to an end on Monday after the team of mostly UConn men’s basketball alumni suffered a 94-83 loss to the Happy Valley Hoopers in the second round. Competing for the $1 million winner take all prize for the first time, the Stars of Storrs were never able to put their foot down defensively to stop the Happy Valley Hoopers, a ...
Penn State shares preview of Beaver Stadium video scoreboard upgrades
Penn State is in the process of upgrading Beaver Stadium as part of a multi-year renovation plan. Among the updates to the stadium will be upgraded video boards around the stadium, including a brand new screen in the South end zone. Penn State showed off a brief preview of some of the planned video board upgrades in a social media posting on Monday, and the artist’s rendition of the new look is exciting. Penn State will be adding a new video scoreboard in the South end zone and adding more ribbon video boards on that end of the stadium. Penn State...
New UPMC Altoona, Bedford president named days after trauma center downgrade announcement
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford are officially under new leadership. The healthcare system announced Friday that Michael Corso, who has been serving as interim president of the hospital since March was officially appointed president and CEO. This transition is occurring during a time of flux for the hospital, coming on the […]
Penn State Wrestling: Where do Class of 2025 Commits Rank?
As dominant as Penn State wrestling has been in the past— and, yes, 11 national titles in 13 seasons is considered dominant— the best years for Cael Sanderson’s wrestling empire might be the ones ahead. That’s because of the way the program recruits. The Class of...
Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Many Pennsylvanians buy gas across the Ohio line, where it’s cheaper. Many bought fireworks there until 2017, when they became legal in Pennsylvania. Soon, many may go there for pot. Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last November, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7. So merchants in...
PA CareerLink of Centre County closing for maintenance
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — PA CareerLink of Centre County will be closed for one day this week. On Tuesday, July 23, The CareerLink office in Centre County, which is located at 240 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, will be closed for routine maintenance. According to a Facebook post, the maintenance will impact their internet and […]
No Decision Yet on Subu Vedam’s Plea for a New Trial
BELLEFONTE – Having spent 42 of his 62 years in prison, Subu Vedam is probably used to waiting. After remotely watching a two-hour hearing of his petition for a new trial on Monday morning, he’s going to have to wait a little longer. Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine listened to a prosecutor argue that Vedam’s request should be denied. Then he listened to Vedam’s counsel argue why he deserves a chance to prove he did not kill Thomas Kinser in 1980. In the end, Judge Grine had one question: How many days would the defense need to present its case for...
Altoona Sheetz to host hiring event
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all Sheetz Freakz! The Altoona Sheetz is hosting a hiring event where they will be looking for their next best workers. The event will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with all on-the-spot interviews being held at the Sheetz located at 1915 Pleasant Valley Blvd. […]
Ebensburg “Downtown Shutdown” to kick off Homecoming event
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Downtown Ebensburg will “shutdown” Friday evening as organizers gear up for the annual homecoming event. The intersection of Center and High Streets will close at 4 p.m. as the city prepares for a free live concert in the street featuring The Chris Higbee Band. Higbee will perform live 8-11 p.m. on […]
Defenses presents new evidence on 43-year-old murder case of State College man
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Nearly 200 people flocked to the Centre County Courthouse Monday for a hearing on new evidence in a decades-old murder case against a State College man. In 1983, former State College resident Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam was convicted of murdering Thomas Kinser, his classmate. Vedam has long stated his innocence and now […]
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