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Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
‘Harmful algae’ closes swimming area at Gifford Pinchot State Park
Harmful algae conditions closed swimming at Quaker Race beach in Gifford Pinchot State Park on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced. The closure will be in effect until the water is deemed acceptable by test results, according to the DCNR. Other activities on or near...
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
Coroner IDs human remains found in attic of Johnstown home
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the human remains found in the attic of a Johnstown home last weekend. During a press conference Friday morning, Lees identified the remains as 36-year-old Gregory Ira Rohn. Officials say Rohn's body was found partially wrapped in a...
Saint Francis Men's Basketball Completes 2024-25 Roster
LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis men's basketball head coach Rob Krimmel has completed his 2024-25 roster with the additional of eight players to the roster. "I am excited about what this group will bring to Saint Francis University and Saint Francis basketball," said Krimmel. "They will impact us in a variety of ways on and off the court. We were able to identify a skilled and competitive group of student-athletes who will help us compete against a very difficult non-conference schedule and prepare us for a run at an NEC Championship. I am thankful for all of the efforts of our staff, our team, our administration, and our campus community to help attract a quality group of young men to Saint Francis."
Penn State safety KJ Winston is ready to lead by more than example
Penn State football doesn’t lack hard workers. For the most part, the team recruits and develops hard-working, talented young men who want to be great at their craft. But head coach James Franklin wants more than that this year. Coming off of an uneven 2023 after losing team leaders like PJ Mustipher and Sean Clifford, […] The post Penn State safety KJ Winston is ready to lead by more than example appeared first on On3.
Mother, 23, arrested after kids found walking alone on Cumberland Co. road
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Mechanicsburg mother was arrested after her two children were found alone on the road, police said. Mackenzie McElroy, 23, has been charged for endangering the welfare of children, according to Upper Allen Township Police. On June 4, officers responded to the 1100 block...
Dauphin Co. cafe offering pre-made home cooked meals opening this weekend
HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned cafe in Hummelstown that offers pre-made, home-cooked meals is having its official grand opening this weekend. ‘What Momma Makes’ is a new cafe owned and operated by Lower Dauphin natives Jodi and Nick Pendolino, who launched their first pre-made, home-cooked meal concept 10 months ago in their small Elizabethtown kitchen.
Brookville Chamber Announces New Bakery on Main Street
BROOKVILLE, Pa. — The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the grand opening of Honey’s Cakes, a new bakery on Main Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Monday, July 8, at 2:00 p.m. at 365 Main Street in Brookville. As part of the grand...
Police: Local Teen Faces Charge for Defiantly Trespassing at Reynoldsville Residence
REYNOLDSVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local woman was charged with defiantly trespassing at a residence in Reynoldsville Borough. Court documents show the Reynoldsville Borough Police Department filed criminal charges against 18-year-old Carolynn Noe Neiswonger, of Stump Creek, in District Judge David Inzana’s office. According to...
Brockway hosts 58th annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
JEFFERSON COUNTY (WTAJ) – Hundreds of people gathered in Brockway to celebrate the 58th annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Multiple different events happened throughout the day to celebrate Independence Day and to support local groups and organizations. “This is the 58th year that they’ve done the 4th except for the year of COVID, […]
Geisinger Health Security Breach Exposed Up To One Million People
The security breach at Geisinger Health is bigger than first thought. On Wednesday, the hospital said as many as one million patients had their information exposed by a third-party employee who had access to their files. The hack was first discovered the week after Thanksgiving last year, and just reported a few weeks ago. Geisinger says the now-fired third party employee doesn’t appear to have accessed claims or insurance information, or people’s credit card or bank account numbers, other financial information, or Social Security numbers. There is an investigation into the breach, but as of yet, no charges have been filed.
Mike Drop: Bill Bender Details Pressure on Penn State in 2024
Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from Penn State, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News back on Mike Drop. Bender discussed what he likes and what he doesn’t like about the...
WPSU Board Member Spotlight: Kate Bennett Truitt
The WPSU Board of Representatives is an advisory board of community members that gather on a regular basis to advise the station on programming and other activities. In this blog post series, WPSU Board Member Spotlight, we sit down with these individuals and discuss their love of public broadcasting and its impact in the communities throughout the viewing area.
Son of Penn State legend is Following His Father to PSU
UNIVERSITY PARK – PennLive is reporting… The son of a Penn State legend is following in his father’s footsteps. LaVar Arrington II committed to the Nittany Lions’ 2025 recruiting class on Thursday. The son of Penn State great LaVar Arrington announced his decision on social media.
Developer Presents Final Plan for Condo Hotel in Downtown State College
A developer has submitted final plans for a condominium hotel in downtown State College, with the start of construction anticipated in early 2025. James Venture and Jamison Morse, of Sewickley-based VS Development Consultants, presented to the State College Planning Commission on Wednesday the final land development plan for the nine-story, mixed-use building called Nittany Residence Club. Pending approvals and permitting, the building will be constructed at 321 W. Beaver Ave., at the corner of South Atherton Street and West Beaver Avenue. The existing building on the property, which was most recently home to BioLife Plasma, will be demolished. BioLife closed its location...
Man killed in ambush outside Harrisburg concert had been live streaming the event
The Dauphin County Coroner’s office on Friday released the name of a man killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in midtown early Friday. Azar Hughes, 20, of Steelton, had just left a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) when a car drove by and fired at him about 1:30 a.m., according to security guards at HMAC. The concert was restricted to those ages 21 and over, but people under 21 were allowed in if they’re supervised by someone over 25, under HMAC’s rules. Hughes was with his cousin, a promoter of the event who is over 25, according to John Traynor, founder of HMAC.
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