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Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Jefferson County to hold First Responders Day, search continues for new members
JEFFERSON COUNTY (WTAJ) – The Pine Creek K9 Search and Rescue is hosting its third annual first responders as they continue their search for more members. On July 27, first responders will gather at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds with multiple activities planned. Attendees will also have the ability to learn exactly what first responders do […]
Police Charge Brookville Resident for Reportedly Abandoning Two Cats, Dog in Brookville Residence
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Police have charged a local resident for allegedly abandoning two cats and a dog in a Brookville residence. According to a news release issued by the Brookville Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence located on East Main Street for a concern for the welfare of animals on the property around 1:51 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.
Altoona trio found with 250 heroin packets during traffic stop, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Three Altoona residents were arrested over the weekend for allegedly having heroin — one of which tried to dispose of cocaine in the station’s bathroom, police said. Brittany Hallett, 34, was charged along with Kendall Geist, 33, and Christopher Alley, 29, after a traffic stop Friday night, July 19, around 9:20 […]
Martinsburg man admits to 'smacking & spanking' toddler, leaving hand print, PSP says
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Blair County say a Martinsburg man is facing charges following an investigation into alleged child abuse. Troopers say 25-year-old Brandon Long reportedly admitted to "smacking and spanking" the toddler following an alleged incident between the child and his sibling. According to the...
Woman threatened Altoona police with rock, parked at their station during chase, APD said
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly threatening police with a rock before taking off in her car only to park in front of the police station during Hoopsfest. Angela Hatch, 49, was allegedly driving erratically on 9th Avenue, blaring her horn and throwing items from her car […]
Local delegates weigh in after Biden drops out of presidential race
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August voted to endorse Kamala Harris on Monday. Excitement and hope are two feelings Delegates say they are bringing with them to the convention. With the DNC less than a month away, Delegates say they are in full support of Biden’s […]
Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through PENNVEST to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure. Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The $77.5 million in funding will support...
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These are the top supermarkets in central Pa.
Grocery shopping in central Pa. is big business, even as shoppers throttle back on spending. In the past year, sales in the region topped $4.1 billion from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, according to Food Trade News, a trade publication that tracks the grocery industry. Once again, The...
Dr. Shane Hotchkiss Joins GDC as the Director of Education Innovation and Solutions
GDC announces the addition of Dr. Shane Hotchkiss as our new Director of Education Innovation and Solutions. Previously, Hotchkiss served as Bermudian Springs’ Superintendent from 2011 to 2024. In a single year, Hotchkiss would serve more than 1800 students, their families and the faculty and staff in grades K-12.
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
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