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Issues still plague victim 10 years after rock-throwing incident on I-80 in Pa.
The lives of an Ohio family were changed forever on a late July evening 10 years ago. Randy Budd, his wife Sharon and daughter Kaylee were traveling east on Interstate 80 in Union County headed to Somerset, New Jersey, and looking forward to seeing “Mama Mia” on Broadway.
Over $26 million coming to Central PA for water infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced Thursday $207.6 million to improve water infrastructure across the state. The funds, approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), will help communities access clean, safe drinking water, remove or replace hazardous contained pipes and collect and treat wastewater. Of that $207.6 million, $26,013,070 is being […]
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Harrisburg Fringe Festival welcomes artists for the second year
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg's Fringe Festival returns Thursday night for its second year. The event gives artists from all different mediums and backgrounds the space to share their work. The shows include live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, kid-friendly shows and activities, visual art displays and more. All the shows...
Here’s how District 3 football alums rate in EA College Football 25
With the return of the beloved video game series, EA College Football 25 is the first game in the franchise to actually have players’ names included, thanks to the new NIL rules in collegiate sports. That means that we can now take a look at former high school stars...
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 9 McDowell Claims Fifth PIAA Competitive Spirit Title since 2017
HERSHEY, Pa. – Webster Dictionary defines a dynasty as “a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time” while Wikipedia defines a sports dynasty as “a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time.”. In...
Pleasant start to weekend, rain chances return next week
EVENING: Scattered clouds and comfortable. Temperatures in the 80s. TONIGHT: Clearing skies, comfortable. Low 66. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, low humidity. High 85. Dry air is beginning to filter into the Midstate this evening, allowing comfortable conditions for an evening and overnight plans. Friday will be one of our nicest days...
Estate settles with Pa. borough for $32.5K over woman’s suicide in prison
WILLIAMSPORT — The estate of a woman who committed suicide in Schuylkill County Prison in 2020 has reached a $32,500 settlement of its claims against the Coaldale Borough and three police officers. The settlement, which needs the approval of U.S. Middle District Magistrate Judge William I. Arbuckle, resolves only...
Penn State Board of Trustees sued by one of its members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s Board of Trustees is facing a lawsuit from one of its own members after allegedly refusing to give access to important information. Trustee Barry Fenchak filed the suit Tuesday, June 16, after repeatedly asking about Penn State’s use of the endowment money since “June of 2022.” In the […]
Public hearings scheduled for customers to share feedback on Aqua's proposed price increases
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua Water) and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. The meetings will allow customers to share how rate increases proposed by the companies would affect them. Under the proposals, the average monthly bill for a residential water customer using 3,870 gallons per month would increase by $16.10 (19.9%) from $80.91 to $97.01. According to the commission, the average monthly bill for a residential wastewater customer would increase by $14.92 (18.4%) from $81.18 to $96.10. Aqua Water proposes...
New Pennsylvania Law Expands Sale of Canned Cocktails, Extends Happy Hours
During the pandemic, businesses like The Warren Bar & Burrow, Downtown, relied on canned cocktails to keep sales flowing. But when the COVID crisis ended, so did the ready-to-drink cocktails; they were only allowed to be sold in state liquor stores. However, a new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro...
Pennsylvania city one of the ‘worst’ for quality of life: report
A place’s “quality of life” ranges in factors from crime rates to the amount of garbage in the area to noise pollution. As far as this one city in Pennsylvania goes, the quality of life isn’t exactly stellar. LawnStater — which “brings you the best lawn...
STV Transforms Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure from Gettysburg to Lancaster
STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has completed preliminary engineering and final design for four major highway and bridge projects spanning from the historic fields of Gettysburg to the vibrant community of Lancaster. The company is now providing construction consultation on the four projects, as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 8’s 2024 construction program, a $257-million investment to transform southcentral Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. These projects include:
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