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One person arrested after shooting into Tyrone building
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is in custody after an incident with a gun in Tyrone on Thursday night. Chief of Police at the Tyrone Borough Police Department, Jessica Walk, said they were called to 13th Street and Alley F after a man fired a gun into a structure. Ismael Lucena, 33, of Tyrone, […]
Washington RB Coleman on White Out at Penn State: 'We asked for it'
INDIANAPOLIS — When former Pac-12 program Washington makes its first-ever trip to Penn State for a Big Ten showdown Nov. 9, it will not be an ordinary atmosphere at massive 106,000-seat Beaver Stadium. The matchup has been designated as the Nittany Lions' 2024 White Out, virtually assuring it will be one of the most intense atmospheres in college football.
Proposed State College casino license holder accepts $4.6 billion buyout, merger offer
The corporation currently embroiled in a legal battle over the gaming license to operate a proposed casino in State College accepted a $4.6 billion buyout and merger Thursday. Bally’s Corp., in a press release, announced it accepted the offer from Standard General, a New York-based hedge fund owned by Bally’s chairman Soo Kim.
Blair County business opens new location nine months after fire
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bobcat of Altoona, formerly known as Bobcat of Martinsburg has opened a new location, more than nine months after a deadly fire destroyed their building. Their new store opened on July 1 and is located at 3227 Route 764 in Duncansville. “It’s great to have a real shop again, to have […]
Lemont Will Continue to Have Fixed-Route Bus Service Along with New CATAGo Zone
Fixed-route bus service through Lemont will continue after all, albeit at a reduced schedule. The Centre Area Transportation Authority launched a pilot CATAGo on-demand microstransit zone serving Lemont and Houserville on July 1 and initially planned to eliminate Lemont from the College Connector fixed-route bus line with the start of the fall service schedule in August. On Thursday, however, CATA announced that in addition to the new CATAGo zone, the College Connector will continue to serve Lemont until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at a frequency of 54 minutes. It currently operates in Lemont seven days a week until after 11 p.m....
A Playoff White Out?: Penn State HC James Franklin Discusses Possibility
The Penn State White Out only happens once a year, and if it happened more than once, it would start to lose its power. But a College Football Playoff game at Beaver Stadium might be a good reason to have a second White Out. With the playoff expanding to 12...
Sportsbeat Top 10: State College wide receiver Ty Salazer
STATE COLLEGE (WTAJ) — State College football has some impressive players coming off impressive seasons. In fact, with Mike Gaul on this “SportsBeat Top 10” list, the Little Lions are the only school with two players on our list of top-10 rising seniors. But despite the talent, the team went just 7-4 last season. It […]
Changing healthcare in Central Pa: Medical practices on a mission
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — In the past few months, healthcare in Blair County has been changing, with places like Gloria Gates Care using a different approach for patients. Family Care Associates, a new medical practice in Duncansville, is aiming to do the same thing. “Our goal is ultimately to have the healthiest individual possible,” […]
Four-star DE Max Granville reclassifies to 2024, enrolls at Penn State
In the midst of the summer busy season of recruiting and visits once again under way, we have a bit of a different kind of news with a four-star prospect in Texas. Sugar Land (Texas) Fort Bend Christian four-star defensive end Max Granville, who committed to Penn State in June, has reclassified to the 2024 class. With that move, he has enrolled at Penn State and will be in Happy Valley for the fall season.
Penn State basketball notes and observations from open practice (7/25)
The Penn State basketball team opened its doors to its second of three practice sessions this summer Thursday to give observers their latest look at the 2024-25 Nittany Lions. The team looks promising, with some new additions at key spots, while some familiar faces are once again in line to have big roles this winter.
3 former Penn State Nittany Lions on Team USA men's volleyball
PARIS, IDF — Team USA men's volleyball will begin competition play on Saturday afternoon against Argentina in men's pool C. Three players on the roster are former Penn State Nittany Lions Matt Anderson, Max Holt and Aaron Russell. Anderson led the Nittany Lions to an NCAA Men's Championship in...
Food safety workshops planned for small-scale dairy foods processors
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will offer two food safety workshops for dairy foods processors on successive days in August at the Erickson Food Science Building on Penn State’s University Park campus. “Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality and Safety” will be Aug. 27, and “Hazard Analysis...
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