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SCASD Board OKs Geotechnical Survey for New Park Forest Middle School Site as Project Continues to Push Forward
State College Area School District is taking its first steps toward construction of a new Park Forest Middle School. The school board on Monday approved a preliminary geotechnical exploration for the planned site of the new school on a district-owned parcel off of Valley Vista Drive. The survey, which will be conducted by project architectural firm Crabtree Rohrbaugh and Associates at a cost of $6,545, will take five standard earth borings approximately 20 feet deep to provide data showing the site is stable for construction. Though it had long been on the radar, the district began formal discussions and presentations about...
Penn State Trustee Sues University for Keeping Critical Financial Records from Him
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONTE — A Penn State trustee is suing the board for allegedly withholding information about how the university manages its $4.6 billion endowment, which provides financial stability for the institution and includes donations intended to benefit Penn State and its students. The lawsuit was filed days before the trustees’ July meeting in Altoona and comes as Penn State plans steep budget cuts and pays some employees to leave. It is...
Hollywood Casino blackjack dealer, players allegedly stole $16K+ in gambling scheme
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A card dealer and two players at Hollywood Casino are accused of working together to steal nearly $17,000 in a gambling scheme, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The charging documents show that the blackjack dealer Yadav Bhandari, 22, and players Shankar Karki, 37, and Prakash Thapa, 24, allegedly worked together […]
Army, Penn State to meet in Capital Hockey Classic in December
The Army hockey team will provide an outstanding appetizer to the annual Army-Navy football game. In the shadow of The Pentagon military headquarters and two days prior to the football clash in nearby Landover, Maryland, Army will take on Penn State on Thursday, December 12, at Capital One Arena, home of the NHL's Washington Capitals. The event is the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic. ...
Two York County bridges dedicated to memory of fallen veterans
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Two York County bridges will be dedicated to the memory of two veterans who gave their lives while fighting overseas, State Rep. Seth Grove announced on Tuesday. The bridge carrying Route 74 in Dover Township will now be known as the Corporal William E. Heilman...
PIAA endorses potential changes to competitive-balance rule, could allow appeals on health and safety grounds
Jul. 17—STATE COLLEGE — The PIAA board wants to remove some much-maligned words from its competitive-balance rule: those that have prohibited health and safety as grounds for an appeal. The Competition Formula currently says: "... a change in classification would not be cause for a health and safety concern. A claim of such risk will not be considered." But the board Wednesday voted to strike ...
Crews work to free person from wreckage after car crashes into Lancaster County home
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A person had to be freed by emergency crews after a car crashed into a home in Lancaster County Tuesday. According to a Facebook post from Robert Fulton Fire Company, crews made their way to a home along the 100 block of Pilottown Road in Fulton Township for a reported […]
West Shore Welcomes USA Ninja Challenge Camp Hill
On Monday, USA Ninja Challenge Camp Hill hosted the KIDcrew to try out their brand new Ninja studio and classes and it was everything we had hoped for and more. The website boasts that Ninja Training is the worlds best sport, where children learn skills that keep them healthy, happy, and strong, and we are not about to disagree! Here's everything we learned and why you should try a class for yourself ASAP.
‘Wheels on the Field’ returns to People’s Natural Gas Field this weekend
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 814 Society is holding its “Wheels on the Field” event on Saturday at People’s Natural Gas Field. “Wheels on the Field” is scheduled for July 20 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. and will be a “large scale” car show inside and outside the stadium. The event will feature vehicles of […]
New stores to open in former Kmart location in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple of new stores are coming to the former Kmart building in Altoona along Plank Road. Since Kmart closed the building was purchased by Rural King who has plans to open a new location. They also have gotten a permit to transform the right side of the building into a […]
New grocery store to open its doors in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Save A Lot, a discount grocery store, announced that a store will be opening up in Johnstown, located at 346 Sheridan Street. The store will open on Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a Save A Lot reusable bag filled with “grocery favorites.” At noon […]
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
Middlesex Township to hold first community day
This year, Middlesex Township is taking a cue from its neighbors — Butler, Penn and Cranberry townships — in holding a community day of its own when it hosts its first such event on Saturday, Aug. 17. The festivities will center around the township’s community park, near the municipal building on Browns Hill Road.
World War II monument in Mifflinburg undergoes more projects, thanks to excess in community donations
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — The Union County World War II Honor Roll at the Mifflinburg Community Park recently underwent a restoration project. The monument lists the names of the 2,260 people from Union County who served in the war. When Newswatch 16 showed the monument last December, it was in need of repairs. After the story aired, many of you sent in donations. Bronze work for the monument was finished in May.
Teenager Leah Rodgers Reported Missing from Womelsdorf, PA
Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Leah Rodgers, a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since July 2, 2024. Leah Rodgers is listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) under the reference number M277997019. The authorities have provided two photographs of Leah Rodgers to aid in the search.
These 10 Students Exude Black Excellence—Let’s Honor Them This New School Year
Being a young person navigating the world through school, puberty, extracurricular activities, and more is a major feat. Add immense accomplishments and you’ve got a recipe for inspiration. From those who volunteer and serve their communities to students who have graduated early and are making strides in the real world, these ten scholars from across the country exude Black excellence.
PSPCA launches first Pittie Fest with $5 adoption fees for Pitbulls
Danville, Montour Co. — The PSPCA are gearing up for their first ever Pittie Fest with special adoption fees. Adoption fees for all classic Pitbulls of all sizes and ages will be set at five dollars starting July 16th and ending on August 11th at the Pennsylvania SPCA’s Philadelphia Headquarters, Danville and Lancaster locations.
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