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Water challenge helping Central PA firefighters beat the heat
(WTAJ) — In times of extreme or high heat, it’s important to remember that first responders like firefighters are constantly gearing up and heading into hotter conditions. That’s why one challenge in Central Pennsylvania is working to help fight the need for water in local fire companies. Firefighters often wear nearly 45 pounds of gear, […]
Mosquito Sample in Ferguson Township Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito sample recently collected in Ferguson Township has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a release from the Centre County Planning and Community Development Office, which received the results from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Vector Management. It is the county’s first reported positive sample this year. West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that produces severe neurological symptoms in about 1% of humans that become infected as the result of a bite by an infected mosquito. Most people do not develop any symptoms, but some may experience headaches, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. In...
Tyrone Borough upgrades Reservoir Park roller hockey rink
BLAIR COUNTY (WTAJ) – The Tyrone Borough has made many upgrades to Reservoir Park over the years such as new restrooms, a restored bridge, and most recently, a new surface to the roller hockey rink. The new updates makes it a dual sports facility for both hockey and pickleball. The new surface features regulation lines […]
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