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Local Woman Charged for Allegedly Neglecting Elderly Disabled Mother
TIONESTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman is facing charges for allegedly neglecting her elderly disabled mother who was found deceased in her home. Court documents indicate that Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 40-year-old Shasta Dawn Vantassel, of Tionesta, in Magisterial District Judge Daniel Miller’s office on Monday, July 22.
Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson named 2024 Renaissance Fund honorees
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As Penn State’s Renaissance Fund celebrates its 48th year of recognizing outstanding community members and helping students in need, the Renaissance Fund Committee has announced that alumni, retired staff members, local volunteer leaders, and philanthropists Roger Williams and Karen Magnuson have been selected as the 2024 Renaissance Fund honorees. The couple will be celebrated at a reception in State College on Thursday, Nov. 14.
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Finding invasive species, going for Olympic gold, anglers suspended and finding otters
When you walk through the woods and field lots, it’s easy to assume the plants we see are to be there, that they belong in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there are invasive plants, animals and fish that do cause trouble for the environment and need to be managed. In an effort to document some of...
Water challenge helping Central PA firefighters beat the heat
(WTAJ) — In times of extreme or high heat, it’s important to remember that first responders like firefighters are constantly gearing up and heading into hotter conditions. That’s why one challenge in Central Pennsylvania is working to help fight the need for water in local fire companies. Firefighters often wear nearly 45 pounds of gear, […]
Big Ten Media Day: James Franklin Speaking on Julian Fleming
Penn State head coach James Franklin in Indianapolis Wednesday for Big Ten Media Day and talking about his newest transfer WR from Ohio State and Southern Columbia High School, Julian Fleming. Fleming had 26 receptions for 270 yards in 2023 with the Buckeyes.
Residents could be owed money over fake State College parking ‘tickets’ after lawsuit
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A lawsuit over parking “tickets” in State College has been settled and you may be able to get restitution if you got one. In 2020, The Office of the Attorney General sued Walk’s Service Center and its owner, Bradley Karch, over the company’s private ticketing practice. AG Michelle Henry said […]
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
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