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Chalk the Block brings magical artworks to Uptown Somerset over the weekend
Uptown Somerset welcomed back the bright and colorful Uptown Chalk the Block Festival over the weekend. In its 8th year, Uptown Chalk the Block is western Pennsylvania’s first chalk festival. ...
Harrisburg police investigate 3 separate weekend shootings
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is investigating three separate shootings that occurred in the city over the weekend. Officials say that on Saturday, July 27, a man sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body around 5 p.m. in the area of 6th and Radnor Streets.
Meishan pigs show for first time at Lebanon Area Fair
LEBANON, Pa. — A rare breed of pig made its debut at the Lebanon Area Fair. It was the first time Meishan pigs have been shown in a class of their own in the country. The breed originated in China, and the name means "virtuous beauty." It has a wrinkled face and pendulous ears, and it's very sedentary.
Outlaws driver David Gravel turns the tables on the Pa. Posse at Williams Grove Speedway
MECHANICSBURG – World of Outlaws driver David Gravel turned the tables on the Pennsylvania Posse, winning the sprint car feature Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Gravel, a 32-year-old resident of Watertown, Ct., notched his 100th career World of Outlaws series victory in the process. If you purchase a...
Scenes from the 2024 Harrisburg Pride Parade and Festival
The 32nd Pride Festival of Central PA was held Saturday at Soldiers Grove on the grounds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. The Pride Parade proceeded the festival, and afterward, there were many vendors, sponsors, speakers, nonstop entertainment, and music. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Sheffield Lake man extradited to Pennsylvania on rape charges
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Sheffield Lake man was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses against a child, according to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department website. 58-year-old Odin J. Rathnam of Sheffield Lake was arrested in Ohio July 11 at his home...
NBA Rumors: 76ers almost traded for star after Paul George addition
The Philadelphia 76ers definitely had an itching palm this summer. Following yet another disappointing campaign derailed by injuries and stamped with a seemingly in-theme early playoff exit, the 76ers made it a point to make a big switch this offseason. Armed with a boatload of cap space, the front office smelled blood and went on to snag the biggest fish in the open market in the form of nine-time All-Star Paul George.
Downtown Lock Haven welcomes 'Cruise-in'
Lock Haven, Pa. — Downtown Lock Haven hosted its Final Friday this weekend with a special Cruise-in Car Show on Main Street, along with live music, great food, and shopping. Vehicles from Central PA Street Machines came and filled Main Street for "Wheels on Main," showcasing cars from all eras. The MixTape band also performed live, as the downtown crowd enjoyed a special showing of "Cars" at the historical Roxy theater, as well as deals at local shops and restaurants. Check out a gallery of the event below:
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Man back at coal-mining job after oak tree falls on leg, forces amputation
WORTHVILLE, Pa. — Donald Wyman was back at work at his coal-mining job when we visited him in 1994, a year after an oak tree fell on his legthat forced him to amputate it with a pocket knife. Wyman told WTAE’s Sheldon Ingram at the time that he didn't...
Woman wakes to burglar standing over her
Pleasant Gap, Pa. — A woman woke up to a woman standing over her bed and screaming, police say. Sarah Shaner Borchardt allegedly entered the apartment in the 300 block of South Main Street just after 6 a.m. after pulling two screens off front windows, Spring Township Police Officer Christopher Snare said. The 39-year-old Borchardt accused the alleged victim of stealing, Snare added. The resident forced Borchardt out the front...
Raccoon rabies vaccinations will drop from the sky in Allegheny County next month
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Aircraft will drop rabies vaccination baits across Allegheny County next month as part of a massive effort to eventually eradicate the raccoon variant of the virus from the country. The vaccination program is spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services, which the Allegheny County Health Department partners with annually. This year, volunteers will distribute baits containing the vaccine from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, both by hand and by air. The health department says residents may see aircraft slowly moving over the same area multiple times over a short period of time, which could be...
Penn State coach James Franklin questions if radio helmets will solve sign stealing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti opened this week’s three-day preseason kickoff festivities in Indianapolis by acknowledging he’s still waiting for the NCAA to make a decision on the sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan. The Wolverines, of course, didn’t talk about it Thursday. Still, Penn State coach James Franklin believes the backlash has had […]
Construction scheduled this week for north central Pa.
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A two-year roadway project continues along Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships. On Monday, July 29, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 2 p.m., the contractor and subcontractors...
Former Penn State analyst Eric Raisbeck named assistant special teams coordinator at Wisconsin
A former Nittany Lion is moving up the ranks. Ex-Penn State special teams analyst and analytics coordinator Eric Raisbeck was promoted to assistant special teams coordinator at Wisconsin, the team announced on Thursday. Raisbeck spent four seasons at Happy Valley, before joining the Badgers in January. During his time with...
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