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Some downpours for the holiday
Our Independence Day will not be a total washout; however, Mother Nature will have a decent show for much of the region. We’ll start off the day with clouds, some sunshine and it will be turn warm and humid. An approaching cold front combined with high humidity will bring a batch of showers and thunderstorms through the area during the midday and afternoon hours. While it won’t rain all of the time, when your location does get hit, there can be flooding downpours. Highs for our July 4th will be in the middle to upper 80s.
Demolition begins for old Juniata Silk Mill building
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The old Juniata Silk Mill building that sits on Broadway and West 14th Avenue in Altoona is coming down. The building was also known as Juniata Fabrics, Inc. Demolition has already started on parts of the building, and on Tuesday, the contractors were seen tearing down the front officer and a […]
Fish for free on the Fourth of July
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Those who are new to fishing and those who have been doing it for a long time say there is a lot about the sport that anyone would enjoy. "Nice weather, summer, it's quiet in the morning, not many people just come out here and fish," Anthony Elkin said.
Seven Beaver County names make the PA Baseball Coaches All-State Teams
On July 1, the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams with seven Beaver Valley products garnering all-state honors. The list includes:. OF: Keller Friese, Bucktail OF: Tanner Kephart, Moshannon Valley. OF: Tyler Maddix, Bishop Canevin OF: Carter Smith, Penns Manor. UTIL: Zack Petrie, Connemaugh Township. UTIL: Nick...
Pa. Supreme Court clears way for new trial against former Philly detective
A former Philadelphia police detective may soon return to court over the assault charges which led to his termination. Robert Redanauer was acquitted in 2021 on charges stemming from an off-duty incident in which he allegedly threatened two people with a gun. But on Monday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent the case back to Court of Common Pleas. Prosecutors must now determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial.
Applications now open for children's summer meal assistance
Harrisburg, Pa. — Applications for the federal SUN Bucks program — a SNAP-like benefit that helps feed children when school is out — are now open. This program provides a one-time benefit each summer for purchasing healthy, nutritious meals. Applications will remain open through Aug. 31. To determine whether an application is needed or if a family is automatically eligible, visit the SUN Bucks Eligibility Navigator and answer the questions. ...
Pennsylvania ‘Proud Boy’ sentenced to prison: ‘Dont make us go against you’
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania just felt the effects of his actions. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby, was sentenced...
Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The agency’s board of commissioners...
Republican Senate hopeful Dave McCormick seeks to be ‘strong advocate’ for IVF
EXCLUSIVE — Republican Senate challenger Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania says he intends to be a staunch proponent of in vitro fertilization, with tax breaks for the expensive fertility treatment being an essential portion of his pro-family policy plan. “I will be a strong advocate for IVF,” McCormick told the Washington Examiner in an exclusive interview. […]
OSHA Fines Centre County Trash Hauler for Safety Violation Following Worker’s Death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a $16,131 fine for a Centre County trash hauler after one of the company's workers was killed on the job earlier this year. Milesburg-based Newman Hill was cited for one serious violation following an investigation into the death by the U.S. Department of Labor's workplace safety regulatory agency. Nathen R. Kerstetter, 38, of Milesburg, was hanging off the back of a Newman Hill truck on the morning of Jan. 17 when the driver backed the vehicle into a tree overhanging a driveway on the 200 block of North Main Street in Port Matilda, according to...
A Real Book Drop in Port Matilda Elementary
Last spring, Port Matilda Elementary School in the Bald Eagle Area School District obtained a new tool to encourage students to read — a book vending machine in the school lobby. The machine is on loan from the Lemont-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Random Acts of Reading (RoAR), which partners...
NCAA Basketball: Miami-Florida at Penn State
Dec 1, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of the Penn State Nittany Lions logo on a bass drum prior to the game against the Miami Hurricanes at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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