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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.
Cutters Offense Returns To Form
University Park, Pa. - It may have been post-game fireworks on Wednesday night for the State College Spikes but it was the Williamsport Crosscutters providing the fireworks on the field as they picked up a 10-2 road victory at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Wednesday night. After two scoreless...
Crosscutters Beat Spikes, 10-2; Improve to League Best 15-7
The Williamsport Crosscutters scored four runs in the 7th inning to beat the State College Spikes, 10-2 on Wednesday. McGwire Holbrook went 3-5 with 5 RBI’s and was one of four Crosscutters to have multiple hits tonight.
Revs Race Past Stormers, Hoist the Cup
(July 3, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution are once again War of the Roses champions, using another offensive onslaught to knock off the rival Lancaster Stormers, 11-2 on Wednesday night at WellSpan Park. York started the scoring against Oscar De La Cruz in the first when Rudy...
New Spring Grove Area School District superintendent charged with DUI
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The new superintendent for a school district in York County was charged with DUI after an early Friday morning traffic investigation, according to State Police. Joseph Bradley, 51, of Johnstown, was found to be DUI when Troopers “conducted a mere encounter” just after 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of […]
Sneaker convention will bring more ‘sole’ to the Harrisburg area
SneakerCon and Got Sole are two of the largest sneaker conventions in the U.S., often hosted in major cities like Chicago and New York City. Now, two young entrepreneurs want to help Harrisburg become another hub for reselling and collecting cool shoes. Jikorey Brantley, 25, and Brayden Creter, 19, are...
Fights during fireworks show at Dauphin County park lead to arrests
Police in Lower Paxton Township arrested multiple juveniles during a local firework show, according to a post from the department just before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Officers were sent to Koons Park, at 6030 Larue Street, where they said several groups of juveniles were fighting. If you purchase a product or...
Penn State Mont Alto to host 'Spend a Summer' event for highschoolers
MONT ALTO, Pa. – Penn State Mont Alto is hosting two “Spend a Summer” events for local highschoolers on July 16 and Aug. 13. Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about Penn State’s admissions and student aid process, tour the campus, and meet faculty and staff.
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