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Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Bellefonte Area Drug Overdose Deaths
A Westmoreland County man has pleaded guilty to providing drugs that caused the overdose deaths of two women in Spring Township more than two years ago. Timothy J. King, 38, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday for two felony counts of drug delivery resulting in death, Centre County Assistant District Attorney Julia Lockman said. According to the plea agreement, King faces a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 3 by Judge Julia Rater. Additional felony charges of criminal use of a communication facility and possession with intent to deliver, as well as...
Sportsbeat Top 10: State College wide receiver Ty Salazer
STATE COLLEGE (WTAJ) — State College football has some impressive players coming off impressive seasons. In fact, with Mike Gaul on this “SportsBeat Top 10” list, the Little Lions are the only school with two players on our list of top-10 rising seniors. But despite the talent, the team went just 7-4 last season. It […]
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...
Blair County business opens new location nine months after fire
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bobcat of Altoona, formerly known as Bobcat of Martinsburg has opened a new location, more than nine months after a deadly fire destroyed their building. Their new store opened on July 1 and is located at 3227 Route 764 in Duncansville. “It’s great to have a real shop again, to have […]
One person arrested after shooting into Tyrone building
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is in custody after an incident with a gun in Tyrone on Thursday night. Chief of Police at the Tyrone Borough Police Department, Jessica Walk, said they were called to 13th Street and Alley F after a man fired a gun into a structure. Ismael Lucena, 33, of Tyrone, […]
Police seek help to find elderly woman missing from Johnstown area
Police in Cambria County are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Authorities say 78-year-old Lavern Kinkead has been missing since Tuesday evening and is considered in danger. Kinkead was last seen at her home at 2317 Franklin Street. She drives an older model light silver Kia...
Coroner: Three-year-old drowns in Cambria County
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A young child drowned in Cambria County Wednesday night. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said three-year-old Ryan Miller died on July 24 after a drowning accident. Cambria County Emergency crews were called around 7:14 p.m. along Link Road in East Carroll Township. Miller had wandered off, according to Lees, and […]
Amish Outlaws get crowd up and moving at Lebanon Area Fair
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Former York County garbage company Vice President allegedly embezzled $60K on concerts, alcohol, other items
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A former Vice President for a York County garbage collection company is being accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for years, according to police. York County Regional Police said Jeremy Knaub’s duties at Tiger Trash included keeping track of bank and credit information and he […]
State Reaches Settlement With Towing Company That Targeted College Students
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, concerning the company’s private ticketing practices in State College.…
In PA, residents can only order 8 cans of beer from an out-of-state brewer yearly - so Urban Artifact is suing
CINCINNATI — Urban Artifact has filed a lawsuit against agencies in Pennsylvania over "discriminatory laws" that severely restrict the amount of beer the brewer can sell to Pennsylvania residents. According to the lawsuit, there are no restrictions in place on in-state brewers operating withing Pennsylvania; however, out of state...
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