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Zander Muzy Talks Potential of the 2024 Hopewell Vikings Football Team
Following a team Blue/Gold game and a scrimmage on Saturday at Ellwood City, the Hopewell Vikings will officially kick off the 2024 season this Friday when they host the Riverside Panthers. A couple big things have changed since the Vikings ended the 2023, including a new head coach and a...
Iona WSOC Plays Saint Francis to Scoreless Draw In Road Opener
LORETTO, PA— The Iona University women's soccer team began the road portion of its 2024 schedule with a scoreless draw at Saint Francis University on Sunday afternoon. Freshman Kayla Kalbaugh and sophomore Savannah Rogers both registered two saves in the combined shutout effort in goal for the Maroon & Gold.
Rail City Curling Club hosts first ever bonspiel
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — We’re less than a month away from the start of the curling season. Our local club, the Rail City Curling Club recently moved from Galactic Ice Rink in Altoona to the North Central Recreation Center in Ebensburg. In anticipation of the season the club...
New mural unveiled in Ephrata
EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM) — The next time you’re at the Ephrata-Warwick Trail, you might notice some new art. Compleat Restorations unveiled a new mural behind their shop on Lemon and Pointview Streets, appropriately named “Compleat Community.”. We’re looking to unveil it to the community and kinda describe...
Police apprehend robber who stole across three counties
MCSHERRYSTOWN, Pa. — Police have apprehended the suspect of attempted robberies in McSherrystown, Adams County. The man, who has now been identified as 31-year-old Dwayne Wolfe, attempted robbery at a Dunkin Donuts in Hanover and stole $505 from the register at a Rutters in York County after his attempts to rob two stores in McSherrystown.
Woman charged after fleeing hit-and-run in Lebanon County
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 23-year-old woman has been charged for her actions during a hit and run incident that took place in late July. According to a press release, police discovered that Natalia Garcia fled the scene after being involved in a hit and run crash on July 26th, while driving a Kia Forte.
High School Boys Soccer Recap vs. West Allegheny
In their first scrimmage of the season, both the Hopewell JV and Varsity Boys soccer team faced a tough challenge against West Allegheny. Despite coming up short, the Vikings showed promise and displayed plenty of things to be excited about for the future. This scrimmage provided Coach Richter with the...
Two charged with attempted homicide after Altoona shooting
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two men have been charged with attempted homicide after a late-night shooting in Altoona. Benjamin Merritts, 27, and James Cain Jr., 38, were both arrested after Altoona Police responded to a call for a man with a gunshot wound on North 4th Avenue at 10:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. According to […]
Giant Eagle will sell GetGo franchise to Circle K’s parent company
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Giant Eagle announced Monday that it will sell its GetGo franchise to the Canadian company that owns Circle K. Both companies say the fuel-discount program called myPerks will live on, possibly at even more locations. Alimentation Couche-Tard will buy GetGo and its 270 stores that are...
Sportsbeat Preview: Bald Eagle Ealges
WINGATE, Pa. (WTAJ) Bald Eagle had one of the most explosive offenses in the state last season. Led by gunslinger quarterback Carson Nagle, the Eagles averaged almost 37 yards per game and made it to the state quarterfinals before falling to eventual state champ Southern Columbia. Nagle is back for his senior season after starting […]
The fight over giving out needles to drug users in Pa., explained in 9 numbers
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The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Severe storms lead to damage, flooding and travel delays throughout Philly region
Severe thunderstorms passed through parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday afternoon into the evening. The storms ranged from strong to severe and hit our region between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. The storms started drying up in the city as we headed into the evening and overnight hours.
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