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Barley Snyder secures landmark victory for property rights in eminent domain case
Barley Snyder has announced a significant legal victory on behalf of Gary and Mary Wolfe in the case of Wolfe et al. v. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of the Wolfes, overturning the Commonwealth Court’s previous decision and upholding the Court of Common Pleas’ order that rejected the railroad’s attempt to exercise eminent domain.
15 Dogs, One Cat Rescued From Blair County Home
The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society in Altoona is asking for the public’s help after more than a dozen animals were rescued from an undisclosed home in Blair County. The animals were rescued on August 19th and included 15 dogs and one cat. Authorities say 11 Poodles and 4 Chihuahua mixes and one cat were taken to the humane society, with many animals having matted fur, being in poor health, and covered in urine and feces. An animal neglect investigation is underway.
Johnstown Man Wanted For Assault
Take a look police in Upper Yoder Twp. In Cambria County are looking for this man who they say assaulted his 85 year old mother leaving her in critical condition at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Police say they were called to Alberta Avenue around 2:20 this morning for an alleged...
Investigation Into Altoona Area School District Student Having A Taser
Officials with the Altoona Area School District say they are reviewing safety and security protocols following an incident involving a taser during a recent high school football game. Authorities say on Friday a student was discovered to be in possession of said taser during Altoona’s season opening game against Hollidaysburg...
Hersheypark announces new ride, which will be the tallest of its kind in the world
Hersheypark has announced a new ride that is planned to open in the summer of 2025. The Twizzlers Twisted Gravity ride will be a “screaming swing” style pendulum attraction, and according to a press release from Hersheypark, it will be the tallest of its kind in the world.
Schwank applauds major state investment in Reading Area Community College Capitol Project
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced $6.5 million in funding for improvements to the Student Union Building at Reading Area Community College. The funding comes alongside substantial increases in higher education investments in Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 budget. This includes a $35.1 million increase for Pennsylvania State System universities, a $15.7 million increase for community colleges, and an additional $143 million to PHEAA to make college more affordable for Pennsylvania students.
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
Will Pennsylvania voters have results on Election Night?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As Nov. 5, Election Day, grows closer, Pennsylvania residents may be wondering if they will see results the night of. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s results were not confirmed until almost 20 days after election day. This was due to an influx of mail-in and absentee ballots that had been sent. However, many claimed […]
PPL awards $1 million to dozens of nonprofits across Pennsylvania
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — The PPL Foundation announced that it has awarded $1 million in grant funding to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across central and eastern Pennsylvania. According to the PPL Foundation, the $1 million in grant funding was awarded to 53 nonprofit organizations working to build stronger communities in eastern and central Pennsylvania. […]
State police to hold checkpoints across Pennsylvania roads
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Troopers across the Commonwealth are gearing up for another holiday weekend with checkpoints across the state. State police across Pennsylvania will continue efforts to save lives and keep people safe as Labor Day quickly approaches. Troop A, out of Greensburg, said they troopers will be specifically watching for distracted, aggressive, and […]
Smokey Bear gets 80th birthday party at Mont Alto State Park
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially “born” Aug. 9, 1944, when the USDA Forest Service and Ad Council developed the symbol for forest fire prevention. Since then, Smokey has...
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