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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
LaVar Arrington’s son commits to Penn State football
(WHTM) — Penn State legend LaVar Arrington’s son, LaVar Arrington II, has committed to play football at Penn State. According to an Instagram post, Arrington II is a three-star recruit playing for Charter Oak High School in Covina, California. He chose Penn State over Tennessee and UCLA, and also held offers from Michigan, Utah, Washington, […]
Perry Co. roofing company cited again after owner allegedly let children work on roof
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Perry County business has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor after the owner allegedly let his sons work on the rooftop of a Mechanicsburg apartment in June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an investigation into S&L Roofing, Gutters...
Tradition continues with annual Huntingdon fireworks show
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ)–Huntingdon got in the Independence Day spirit with the annual fireworks show Wednesday night. The show is put on every year at Flag Pole Hill. The show was started by Bob Geissinger almost 30 years ago, and his family has worked to keep it going since he passed in 2020. This year over […]
Big Valley 10s rally late to take D5 crown
The Big Valley 10U baseball team captured the District 5 championship Wednesday, toughening out a 3-2 victory over State College. It would be one for the ages for the crew from the Big Valley as they rallied back from a 2-0 deficit by rallying three runs late to bring home the title.
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