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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...
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 […]
Anheuser-Busch donates water to Altoona volunteer fire department
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) —A popular beer company has donated water to help firefighters in Logan Township. Anheuser-Busch has donated 80 cases of canned water to firefighters of Greenwood that will help keep them hydrated as they continue to protect and serve in the community. Furrer Beverage Co., Inc. delivered the water to the firefighters on […]
Kara Stultz joins Northeast Agri-Solutions Force as customer focus assistant
Northeast Agri-Solutions Force (NASF) is excited to announce the hiring of Kara Stultz as customer focus assistant. In her new role, Stultz will assist John Clark, NASF owner and Feedworks USA technical sales manager, with sales and marketing efforts for current customers while helping to connect with new prospects within Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Deal near for vacant market property in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Efforts to find a buyer for the vacant former Ideal Market in downtown Johnstown, along with a manager for the nearby Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center have become connected. The Johnstown City Council voted Wednesday to give the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority permission to sell the building, at 339 Walnut St. to […]
Ex-manager of Broad Street Market charged with stealing company funds; community reacts
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — The former Executive Director of the Broad Street Market has been charged with felony theft and is accused of taking thousands of dollars from the market while it was trying to recover from a devastating fire. Tanis Monroy, 31, is facing felony charges of...
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...
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...
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 […]
Johnstown native Steve Ditko posthumously honored with Disney Legends award
A world-famous hero has Johnstown origins. On Sunday, the Ditko family, originally from Johnstown, was invited to D23, an annual Disney expo attended by thousands. Mark Ditko said he accepted a Disney Legends award on his uncle Steve’s behalf. Steve Ditko is responsible for co-creating several famous Marvel characters, like spider man and doctor strange.
For MT marching band, it's about more than just the music
Twenty-four seniors, 16 juniors, 21 sophomores, 22 freshmen and four eighth-graders. Sixty-eight musicians, 13 members of the color guard and six support members. Thirty-five leaders, including drum majors Lily Babione and Cameron Bibich. But who are these 87 members of the Manheim Township (MT) marching band, really?. "Band programs don't...
State College Borough Council Mulls Liquor License Transfer Request
State College Borough Council appears poised to approve a liquor license transfer, with some attached conditions, for a new Buffalo Wild Wings location downtown. Council held a brief discussion about the request during it work session on Monday, ahead of a scheduled vote on Aug. 19, with no members voicing objections to either the transfer or the conditions proposed at a public hearing last week. State College Wing Company LLC is planning to acquire a liquor license from the former Don Patron Mexican Grill in Patton Township and transfer it to The Maxxen, 131 Hiester Street, for the Centre Region's first Buffalo...
Celebrate Lancaster returns to downtown this weekend with food, live music, festivities
LANCASTER CITY, Pa. (WHTM) — Celebrate Lancaster is returning to the city this weekend. On Friday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Celebrate Lancaster, an event that showcases the diverse cultures and residents of Lancaster City, will feature live performances, food vendors, local organizations, and an array of unique vendors in downtown Lancaster City.
Kid rushed to hospital after tree fell on them in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A child was rushed to the hospital after a tree reportedly fell on them in Clearfield County. First responders were called to the 2500 block of Keewwaydin Road (State Route 1011) in Frenchville Thursday morning. According to a fire chief at the scene, an 11-year-old is in stable condition and […]
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Pennsylvania State Police to host child car seat safety checks
Pennsylvania State Police want to help you make sure your child is riding in your car safely. In September PSP will be hosting two car seat safety check events. The first event will occur in Limerick on September 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Patriot Chevrolet of Limerick at 40 Autopark Boulevard. Appointments […]
The top returning seniors entering the 2024 high school football season
Believe it or not, high school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in eight days. In this post, we list the top 18 returning seniors (in alphabetical order) entering the fall. These players have made waves so far in their varsity career and are hoping to making their final seasons on the high school gridiron special.
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