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New scam targets Pennsylvania drivers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new scam is sweeping across Pennsylvania that targets drivers. The scammers send text messages claiming to be from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and telling people they have an outstanding toll balance. The scam offers up a link for people to pay that supposed unpaid balance. Those who have received a […]
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Senators Casey and Fetterman Demand Answers from Norfolk Southern on Safety and Labor Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman have called out Norfolk Southern for its safety and labor practices. The senators penned a letter to the company following a December 2023 train derailment in Logan Township, near Altoona, PA. The incident, though not resulting in injury or hazardous spills, raised significant concerns about how the company communicates with local officials.
CATA experiencing issues due to nationwide Microsoft outage
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is currently operating as usual, however, it is experiencing issues due to the nationwide Microsoft outage. In a release from CATA, anyone who may need to contact the CATA administrative systems might have some difficulties. CATA said they are working to resolve the issues […]
Police Blotter July 18, 2024
WAYNE TOWNSHIP– A domestic violence incident was reported to PSP Lamar on July 14, 2024. The incident took place on Pine Mountain Road, and one involved party, who is not identified in the report, was issued a citation for harassment through District Court 25-3-01. Theft. GREENE TOWNSHIP– An incident...
Survey results provide insight into experiences of Little League World Series visitors
WILLIAMSPORT — With the Little League World Series less than a month away, officials in Lycoming County have an insight into what the thousands of visitors do beyond the games. Little League with the assistance of the Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted a digital fan experience survey after last...
Stream restoration, dam removal to partially close Centre County trail
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A stream restoration and dam removal project is expected to close part of a trail for an extended period of time. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced Thursday that a portion of Spring Creek Canyon Trail between its H.R. Stackhouse School shooting range and Rockview Road, and its parking area […]
Centre County Celebrates Park and Rec Professionals
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring Friday, July 19, as Park and Recreation Professionals Day in Centre County during the BOC meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Tim Herd, CEO of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, spoke at the Tuesday BOC meeting, describing to commissioners the importance of commonwealth parks and recreation and the staff behind the scenes. “When you go to a park, you expect it to be clean, safe and ready to use,” Herd explained. “When your family goes swimming, you expect that the lifeguards...
Philipsburg burglar busted after three break-ins
Philipsburg, Pa. — A 19-year-old went on a two-day crime spree breaking into several properties throughout Centre County. Lionel Gene Gilpatrick, of Philipsburg, was charged over three cases for breaking into three different places in early July, according to a complaint. Gilpatrick allegedly urinated on the floor of an apartment complex, broke into a church and made food, and opened a locked window to go into a building. Gilpatrick spoke...
Alpha Fire Company celebrates 125 years of service to Centre County
The Alpha Fire Company is celebrating 125 years of serving the Centre County community. The company was formed in 1899 with 29 firefighters, and now has about 80 volunteers at stations in State College, College Township and Patton Township. Patton Township supervisors approved a celebratory proclamation last week. “The residents...
Traffic delays expected in Bellefonte for the next month as blasting begins at site of new school
Starting on Monday, July 22, drivers in Bellefonte can expect delays in the Governors Park Road area. In a social media post, the Bellefonte borough said Wampum Hardware Co. will blast several times a day at the construction site of the new Bellefonte Elementary School. Those blasts will be between...
Behind Enemy Lines: Can Penn State take advantage of the new playoff format?
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about Ohio State’s opponents. From looking at the Big Ten Conference to individual opponents to specific players, we will bring it all to you. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Behind Enemy Lines” articles here.
PSU Basketball Sights and Sounds: Summer Workouts are Underway
Penn State basketball’s goal is to make it to the NCAA Tournament. What the team does in July won’t be talked about my media and fans too much come March but is still essential to building a successful season. The presence of Miles Goodman could also be essential...
Penn State Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 43 LB Tyler Elsdon
Only 43 days remain until Penn State's 2024 season kicks off on August 31 in Morgantown against the West Virginia Mountaineers. In today's player spotlight is Penn State senior linebacker Tyler Elsdon. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING...
‘The Best Advantage We Have’: Penn State Hoops Leaning On Vets To Teach Underclassmen
"[Baldwin] is one of the top guards in the country. So for me to come in and watch what he does every day and how he works. It's a great position for me to be in for the next few years."
Girirajan named head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Santhosh Girirajan, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and interim head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has been named head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Penn State's Eberly College of Science, effective July 1. “Santhosh is first and...
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