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State College Area Connector Project Update
For first time in about two years — PennDOT officials were out in public Thursday with plans for the State College Area Connector Project. The controversial highway project looks to connect Potters Mills to Boalsburg about 8 miles away. The current route between the two is 322, which sees a lot of traffic.
Passing the Crown: Teaghan Bair Reflects on Her Year as Centre County Grange Fair Queen
CENTRE HALL — As the Centre County Grange Fair celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, Teaghan Bair, the 2023 fair queen, reflected on her Grange Fair journey before passing off the crown and setting the stage for another year of tradition and community spirit. Bair, a Centre Hall native, has been attending the fair her entire life with her family. Her older sister participated in the Grange Fair Queen Program, which Bair noted was an inspiration in her run for fair queen. “The fair has always been a special place to me, but my interest in the Fair Queen Program came through...
Man wanted for raping hotel employee in Cumberland County, police say
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is wanted for allegedly raping a Cumberland County hotel employee in February. Lower Allen Township Police issued an arrest warrant on Aug. 7 for 28-year-old Michael Cates, of Millersville, on felony charges of rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse along with misdemeanor charges of indecent assault without the […]
Bordas & Bordas Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers in America®
Bordas & Bordas is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition. This prestigious honor, which highlights the top 5% of practicing lawyers in the United States,recognizes legal professionals based solely on peer review by their colleagues within the same practice areas and geographic regions.
PSU develops robotic training for medical residents
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Robotic simulations may help train the next generation of doctors. Penn State engineering professors teamed up with the College of Medicine to design and implement a new robotic training program that uses real-life manikins and automated feedback to train medical residents and keep patients safe. In the training program, residents […]
Lancaster issues bonds, freeing some ARPA funds for 2025
City Council signed off at its meeting Tuesday on issuing a little more than $8 million in bonds to buy out a lease and refinance a land purchase, in a transaction that will free up money to help close Lancaster’s 2025 budget gap. In 2021, the city government used...
Fall Sports Update: Here We Go!
The 2024-25 sports calendar at Penn State kicks off with a highly anticipated women’s soccer match against No. 8 Texas Tech, placing the No. 4 Nittany Lions in the national spotlight. Despite the departure of five starters to the NWSL Draft, expectations remain high for coach Erica Dambach's squad, which aims to build on last year's NCAA quarterfinal appearance. Meanwhile, the men's soccer team opens its season against top-ranked Clemson, seeking to improve on last season's performance after a tough Big Ten Championship loss.
Charges filed against former Broad Street Market manager
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The former manager of the Broad Street Market was charged Thursday with felonies for making “unauthorized transactions,” officials said. According to online court documents, Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, faces charges of theft and access device fraud. The criminal complaint says, Monroy racked up $17k in bonuses that he gave himself […]
Shoeless 11-Year-Old Boy Runs Away From Grandma's Lebanon Home: PSP
A boy who left home without his shoes on is missing, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15. Ace Snook, 11, most recently of the 200 block of East Main Street in Myerstown Borough went missing before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.PSP officers were called to the h…
More big hits expected from Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant in 2024
Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown (16) and defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) celebrate a sack against Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes during the second half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. AP. If you ask Zane Durant about last year’s Northwestern...
Franklin County Recognizes Outstanding Probation Officer as Employee of the Month
On August 8, 2024, at a public meeting, the Franklin County Commissioners honored Tyler Scott as the Employee of the Month for July. Scott, who joined the Franklin County adult probation department in February 2019, was recognized for his exemplary service and dedication. The award decision was made by the...
Meet this year’s 814 baby from UPMC Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona celebrated some special newborns Wednesday — babies born in the 814 on 8-14. Aug. 14 coincides numerically with the area code of Altoona and every year, UPMC holds a special celebration recognizing families whose baby is born on that day. This year’s featured baby is Sadie […]
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