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Dave Grohl shares surprising Pa. connections in his family history at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters concert on July 23 in Hershey included a surprise revelation from singer Dave Grohl. Before starting the song “My Hero,” Grohl explained his Pennsylvania roots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
PHOTOS: Tractor-trailer left on its side after crash in Tyrone
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A tractor-trailer rollover caused a portion of PA 453 to be closed for an extended time on Wednesday. On July 24, officers were called to Pa 453 near the Tyrone Exit of I-99 for a report of an accident around 2:30 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police said that it was a one-vehicle […]
Former Penn Cambria baseball boosters president accused of forging over 70 checks
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Lilly man is being accused of forging and altering the checks from the Penn Cambria baseball boosters when he was president of the boosters club. Jeramie Yeoman, 47, is facing over 70 charges and is being accused of forging and altering over 70 checks from a local baseball booster, […]
African American Heritage Festival returning to Altoona
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Blair County African American Heritage Festival (AAHF) is set for this weekend and they’ve bringing food vendors, a free kids corner and cultural activities to Downtown Altoona. The festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parking […]
So Far Nothing Found For Foul Smell Around The Johnstown Area
If you’re in or around the Johnstown area you may have caught a wiff of something Tonight and it isn’t pleasant. Viewers in the area reached out to us tonight about a manure like stench we even smelled it outside of our studio. So we reached out to...
WWE brings Halloween Havoc, RAW to Hershey for two action-packed events
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– The WWE is returning to the GIANT Center Hershey this fall for back-to-back nights of adrenaline-filled action. WWE NXT is making its debut event in Hershey with NXT Halloween Havoc on Sunday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m., followed by Monday Night Raw on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. According to Hershey Entertainment […]
Recovering alcoholic to open alcohol-free bar in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A man who received a second chance at life is reaching back out to help others. “I literally was a dead flower, all but dead, and brought back for whatever reason and bloomed now,” said Chuck Dutrow, the founder and owner of Kindred Spirits Alcohol-Free Bar in Chambersburg, Franklin County.
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams says there will be no fireworks display at this year's Kipona Festival
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced there will be no fireworks and drone show at this year's Kipona Festival, citing "serious incidents" that occurred in two of the city's last three July 4 fireworks displays, including one earlier this month. In the most recent incident, the fireworks...
7-Eleven in Cumberland County with Raise the Roost fried chicken to host grand opening
The long-awaited 7-Eleven in Cumberland County is set to turn on the Slurpee machines. The store at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, featuring a Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits kiosk, opens Thursday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
SU’s Janelle Kingsboro named ITA Scholar Athlete, Women’s Tennis named All-Academic Team
Shippensburg University Women’s Tennis freshman Janelle Kingsboro, from Lancaster, Pa., was named a 2024 Division II Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athlete. The university’s Women’s Tennis team also earned the 2024 Division II Women’s ITA All-Academic Team award. To qualify as an ITA Scholar-Athlete,...
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
Former Penn State infielder Michael DiMartini commits to Dayton
A former Nittany Lion has found a new home. Ex-Penn State infielder Michael DiMartini announced his transfer commitment to Dayton on Wednesday via his X. He appeared in 13 games this past season, notching three runs scored. DiMartini will reunite with Penn State teammate Adin Zorn as well as former...
New Penn State pick logged in On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine
Penn State will host its final major recruiting event of the summer this upcoming weekend before switching its focus to preseason camp. Currently, the Class of 2025 sits at 22 commitments, with wide receiver and defensive line being the two primary positions of need. As previously reported, the Nittany Lions hope to make progress at […] The post New Penn State pick logged in On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine appeared first on On3.
Unconscious female wakes, throws doorknob at responding EMS
Philipsburg, Pa. — An unconscious woman awoke and attacked two responding EMS personnel who found her lying on the sidewalk, police said. Ashlee Nicole Emigh, 36, allegedly held a metal doorknob and bracket as she shouted threats toward the two victims, Trooper Spencer Luciano said. Both objects were located at the scene by police, Luciano added. Troopers spoke with Emigh, who said she broke the door to her apartment, according...
Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the eastern and northeastern portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Officials spoke more about the upcoming switch to "open road tolling" on July 24.The cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls eliminates the need for separate toll lanes and booths. All you'll need to do is drive under a collecting gantry and have your EZ Pass mounted if you pay that way."You don't have to do anything different, your tolls will still be collected, sent to you in mail if you're toll-by-plate or deducted from your EZ Pass account," said Craig Shuey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's chief operating officer. The commission says the new approach will help keep traffic moving — and make the highway safer.Open road tolling will take effect on Jan. 5, 2025 on all parts of the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension.PennDOT wants you to make sure you mount your EZ Pass tag in your vehicle and have all your information including your vehicle and credit card updated.Toll booths for the remainder of the PA Turnpike, from Reading and westward, will be eliminated in 2027.
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
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