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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
D9 W2 football: Clash of D9 Heavyweights as Redbank hosts Brockway; DuBois, Punxsy Meet in Key Early Season Game; Clearfield looks for 2-0 Start powered by Hunter’s Station Golf Club
Thirteen games involving District 9 teams include some compelling matchups as the season enters Week 2 with a Friday night slate only. Football previews on the YDL Sports Network are powered by Hunter’s Station Golf Club. Some games that catch the eye as potentially good matchups — Karns City...
Week 1: B1G Early Thread
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Penn State football’s first big test of 2024 is here ... and it’s still August
Is James Franklin’s team ready for a season opener against a foe that won nine games a year ago?. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Penn State’s Six for Saturday: A Lions’ ‘D’ that will sizzle again, Andy Kotelnicki’s debut, more
Penn State’s 2024 season begins to take shape today in Morgantown. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions don’t have the luxury of easing into their schedule, not with a spot in the national college playoff at stake. PSU has owned its series with West Virginia, but these Mountaineers have...
Red Dragons' rough start continues against Highlanders
PATTON — Purchase Line coach Matt Falisec knew his team would be in for a tough start at the outset of the Heritage Conference football season. "We had Northern Cambria last week and Cambria Heights this week. These are two of the top teams,” he said after the Red Dragons suffered a 51-0 loss to Cambria Heights in the Highlanders’ conference home opener on Friday at Cambria Heights High School. "Thank goodness they’re out of the way. And we’ll get ready to go next week.” This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Browser CompatibilityYour browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks. We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:
Eddie Corkery tosses six touchdowns as State College dismantles Altoona
What a night for State College quarterback Eddie Corkery in the Little Lions’ 51-0 blowout of Altoona. Corkery only needed nine completions to throw six touchdowns as he finished 9-for-14 with 227 passing yards. Wide receiver Ty Salazar was Corkery’s main beneficiary catching five passes for 143 yards and four touchdowns. Fellow wide receiver Michael Gaul finished with three receptions, 56 yards and a score.
Officials spray for Mosquitoes in Patton Township
PATTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTAJ) — Residents of Patton Township in Centre County can expect a mosquito control operation on Thursday, Sept. 5, as part of ongoing efforts to curb high populations of adult mosquitoes in the area. The Centre County Mosquito Disease Control (MDC) Program, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne […]
WATCH: Mountaineer Gameday Kickoff Special
We are less than a day away from kickoff! Gold and Blue Nation has you covered as WVU opens up the season against the eighth-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. The Mountaineers enter the 2024 season with most of its returning production, yet sits on the outside of many college football preseason polls. With a win […]
Centre County event works to provide kids with dental care
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) is once again hosting its Give Kids a Smile event, aimed at giving underinsured kids vital dental care. Proper dental care is a necessary part of good hygiene, but the volunteers feel that many do not have access to it since Centre County often faces […]
Penn State commit, Pa.’s top player Kevin Brown out indefinitely with injury
If Harrisburg wants to knock off Bishop McDevitt in Saturday’s rivalry matchup, it will have to do so without the state’s top-ranked player, Penn State commit Kevin Brown. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
State College Borough hosting conversation around climate action
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — The State College Borough is hosting a community conversation next week around climate action and resiliency. On Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., a panel of local experts will talk about climate action and resiliency in Centre County and across the state. “And we want it to be […]
Former State College psychologist found guilty of raping child
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former State College psychologist has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault of a young girl from 2005 to 2013. The jury found Richard Lenhart, 63, guilty of rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault, endangering the welfare of children, and corruption of minors, according to […]
Men’s Soccer Blanks Penn State Berks 4-0 in Season Opener
READING, Pa. – The Albright men's soccer team (1-0) got off to a fast start to begin their season scoring two goals in the first three minutes of play. The fast start for Albright carried them to a 4-0 shutout win over Penn State Berks (0-1). Today's game marked the season opener for both sides. With today's win, Albright has run their unbeaten streak to five games over Penn State Berks. The four goals scored are the most against the Nittany Lions since 2014.
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