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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Men's Cross Country Opens Season with Second Place Finish
WESTMORELAND, Pa. – The men's cross country team finished second overall Friday evening at the Westmorland-WCC Wolfpack Invite with four top-ten finishers. Finishing in third for the Eagles was Adam Gallo with a time of 17:29.30 with McClain Reamer right behind in fourth with a time of 17:59.50. CJ Coffey placed eighth with a time of 18:33.60 while Jake Alexander finished tenth with a time of 19:14.60. With a time of 19:39.60 was Clark Gaynor who finished 13th.
Millheim works to recover from flooding, storm damage
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Millheim is working to recover from extensive flooding and damage from Thursday’s storm. According to one member of the borough council, in about an hour they saw over five inches of rain. A portion of North Street had to be closed due to the high water but has since reopened. […]
Brown: ‘United We Stand,’ Bravery more common than we imagined
On September 11, when Former President George W. Bush was addressing our nation from the memorial grounds in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Melissa O’Connor, my husband, and I were launching the 2021 season of Narberth Athletic Association’s NFL flag football. At the Welsh Valley Middle School fields, nearly 385 players,...
Ebensburg to flush hydrants, residents water to be affected
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg Municipal Authority Water Department announced it will be flushing hydrants on Sept. 2 and 3. The hydrants will be flushed on Monday at 11 p.m. and on Tuesday at 7 a.m. During flushing, customers in the area may experience periods of low to no water pressure as well […]
Late Thursday score: Juniata volleyball sweeps Midd-West
The Juniata volleyball team notched another early season win Thursday, defeating Midd-West 3-0 (25-16,25-20,25-16). The Lady Indians were paced by Isabella Armstrong who notched 15 assists, two aces and six service points. Teammate Hannah Graybill finished with seven kills, two digs, an ace, an assist and four service points. With...
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center is doing their part to help veterans struggling with addiction
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With National overdose awareness day this weekend, we have the Jennifer Murphy, Substance Abuse Treatment Coordinator at the James E Van Zandt VA medical center here to talk about how they are helping veterans and their families navigate the complex topic of overdose awareness. Veterans...
Tyrone Police Department searching for missing man
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Tyrone Borough Police Department is looking for the public’s help to find a missing man. Police are looking for 47-year-old Timothy Ewing. He was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 a.m. Ewing is considered an endangered individual and photos of him can be found below. Anyone with […]
Historic Nittany Lion Inn reopening after 16 months of renovations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A historic hotel in State College is preparing to open its doors once again after closing in 2020. The Nittany Lion Inn closed to the public in 2020 when it was used for temporary student housing. After being purchased in 2021, the hotel had extensive renovations completed over the last […]
Trio charged with aggravated assault after victims jumped at York County golf resort
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Three men are facing riot and aggravated assault charges from an attack and attempted stabbing at a York County golf resort. The trio – T Kwon Banks, 20, Tyjyre Stern, 22, and Shawntay Handy, 49, – all from York, are accused of attacking another group of men at the Heritage […]
Midstate hospital experiencing baby boom amid national decline in birth rates
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — National birth rates are declining but one local hospital is having a baby boom. The maternity team at Wellspan York Hospital says it had its busiest June and July on record for births. In July, it had the highest number of deliveries in a single...
Tyler Fortney of Waynesboro fires low round of 68 at MPC Colonial Division golf match
Tyler Fortney fired a round of three under par 68 at Gettysburg National Thursday to take top honors at Thursday’s Mid-Penn Colonial Division golf match. Kaydee Beckenbaugh of Shippenburg shot the low girls round, firing a 75. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Judge agrees rezoning of land next to Prospect Hill Cemetery for warehouse was improper
A judge has affirmed a decision by the Manchester Township Zoning Hearing Board that rezoning land adjacent to the historic Prospect Hill Cemetery to industrial was improper spot zoning. York County Court of Common Pleas Judge N. Christopher Menges issued the 56-page decision on Wednesday. ...
Football to Open 2024 Season at Dayton
LORETTO, Pa. – — Saint Francis University football is set to kick off the 2024 season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 12 p.m. at Dayton. Quarterback Nick Whitfield Jr. made five appearances with two starts in 2023 and went 34-of-54 with 438 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Adrian Mejia leads returning wide receivers with 14 catches and 138 yards last season that all came in the final three games. Jayden Ivory follows with seven catches for 118 yards in seven games. Saint Francis does not return any rushers with over 50 yards last season and will look to replace the production with DeMarcus McElroy and Markell Holman atop the depth chart. The offensive line returns Preseason All-NEC selection Mason Imbt and is set to feature four new starters.
Gas prices could drop to 6-month low this holiday weekend
As drivers head out to enjoy the Labor Day weekend, gas prices nationally are expected to drop to their lowest point in six months, and 50 cents less than they were a year ago. The average price nationally for a gallon of regular is expected to be $3.27 on Labor...
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